Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

At Quarterhill, we believe great people drive great outcomes. The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent that supports our continued growth and innovation. This position partners closely with hiring managers and business leaders to identify talent needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

The ideal candidate is a proactive talent advisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at building relationships, and leverages creative sourcing strategies to connect with high-quality talent across technical and operational functions.

Here you will play a key role in supporting our rapidly scaling workforce, inclusive of Maintenance Technicians, Field Technicians, and a variety of additional positions based on evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain robust pipelines of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and targeted outreach to passive talent.

Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define candidate profiles, and provide guidance throughout the recruitment process.

Evaluate candidates and present hiring recommendations based on skills, experience, cultural alignment, and business requirements.

Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer support, and onboarding coordination.

Create and manage compelling job postings across multiple recruitment channels, including the corporate careers site and external job boards.

Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Track recruiting metrics and provide insights to support continuous process improvement and hiring effectiveness.

Support employment branding initiatives that position Quarterhill as an employer of choice.

Ensure all recruiting activities comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and equal employment opportunity requirements.

Build positive relationships with candidates, employees, and external talent communities to strengthen Quarterhill's talent network.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Competencies

Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrated ability to execute with urgency in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Strong candidate assessment and interviewing capabilities.

Proven sourcing and networking skills with the ability to identify and engage passive candidates.

Ability to influence and build credibility with hiring managers and business leaders across all levels of the organization.

Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret recruiting metrics and make informed recommendations.

Commitment to delivering a positive, inclusive, and professional candidate experience.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

3-5 years of talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience.

Strong experience recruiting for technical, operational, and/or corporate roles.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and reporting tools.

Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.

Working knowledge of employment laws, recruiting best practices, and EEO compliance requirements.

Demonstrated success in sourcing, assessing, and attracting top talent through networking, relationship-building, and proactive recruiting strategies.

Experience supporting a high-growth, fast-paced business environment is preferred.

Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards plan designed with you and your family’s health and wellness in mind that includes:

Paid days off ( i. e. vacatio n, sick days, bereavement leave)

Health and Dental plans

Retirement plans

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Employee referral program

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, veteran sta tus, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disabilit y or any other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws . We 're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We appreciate all responses and will acknowledge only those being considered for an interview .

We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies .

Develop and maintain robust pipelines of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and targeted outreach to passive talent.

Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define candidate profiles, and provide guidance throughout the recruitment process.

Evaluate candidates and present hiring recommendations based on skills, experience, cultural alignment, and business requirements.

Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer support, and onboarding coordination.

Create and manage compelling job postings across multiple recruitment channels, including the corporate careers site and external job boards.

Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Track recruiting metrics and provide insights to support continuous process improvement and hiring effectiveness.

Support employment branding initiatives that position Quarterhill as an employer of choice.

Ensure all recruiting activities comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and equal employment opportunity requirements.

Build positive relationships with candidates, employees, and external talent communities to strengthen Quarterhill's talent network.

Required Skills & Competencies

Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrated ability to execute with urgency in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Strong candidate assessment and interviewing capabilities.

Proven sourcing and networking skills with the ability to identify and engage passive candidates.

Ability to influence and build credibility with hiring managers and business leaders across all levels of the organization.

Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret recruiting metrics and make informed recommendations.

Commitment to delivering a positive, inclusive, and professional candidate experience.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

3-5 years of talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting experience.

Strong experience recruiting for technical, operational, and/or corporate roles.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and reporting tools.

Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.

Working knowledge of employment laws, recruiting best practices, and EEO compliance requirements.

Demonstrated success in sourcing, assessing, and attracting top talent through networking, relationship-building, and proactive recruiting strategies.

Experience supporting a high-growth, fast-paced business environment is preferred.