Hybrid Talent Acquisition Specialist

at Thinkingbox

• Job title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$70,000 - CA$75,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Vancouver, Canada

About the role

• Talent Acquisition Specialist at Thinkingbox driving full-cycle recruitment across teams. Collaborating with global creative collective to elevate hiring standards.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment across a high volume of active roles spanning Design, Development, Strategy, Media, Finance, Accounts, Production, and more alongside the Director of Talent Acquisition and Talent Acquisition Coordinator
• Lead structured intake meetings with hiring managers to align on role scope, must-haves, success profiles, and interview strategy
• Design and manage thoughtful, interview-focused hiring processes that prioritize consistency, fairness, and strong candidate experience
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the interview lifecycle from initial outreach through offer stage
• Conduct in-depth screening interviews to assess competencies, motivations, and cultural alignment
• Manage candidates through Lever (ATS), ensuring accurate documentation, feedback collection, and data integrity
• Source and engage passive talent through creative headhunting strategies across LinkedIn, Behance, Dribbble, and other platforms
• Coach hiring managers on best practices in interviewing, inclusive hiring, and candidate experience
• Lead offer development and negotiations in partnership with leadership, including drafting employment contracts, presenting offers, managing compensation discussions, and ensuring timely contract execution
• Support onboarding by coordinating documentation, drafting and sending employment contracts, collecting signed agreements, and ensuring new hires have a seamless transition from signed offer to first day
• Collaborate with the resourcing team to proactively plan hiring based on utilization data and team capacity
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, recruitment campaigns, and industry networking events

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience (agency or in-house), ideally within creative, advertising, or digital environments
• Strong experience leading interview processes and partnering closely with hiring managers
• Proven ability to assess talent through structured interviews and competency-based evaluation
• Hands-on experience with Lever or other ATS platforms, with strong attention to detail and process management
• Confidence sourcing and engaging passive candidates across multiple channels
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences and raising the bar on hiring quality
• Experience supporting or representing a company at recruitment events, campus initiatives, and community or non-profit partnerships
• Genuine interest in strengthening and promoting company culture in ways that foster collaboration, engagement, and teamwork

Benefits

• Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
• Consistent culture and team-building events
• Employee recognition and incentive programs
• Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
• Office lunches
• Branded company swag
• Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
• Dog-friendly offices
• Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
• Flex work and travel options
• Comprehensive extended health benefits