Talent Acquisition Partner

Who we are At illumin, we are transforming the advertising landscape.

Our platform offers an integrated space for journey planning, execution, and reporting.

It empowers marketers to connect with their audiences in powerful ways through real-time data and easy-to-use visual tools.

By seamlessly combining media planning and buying in an intuitive interface, marketers can take complete control of their campaigns, meeting customers wherever they are in the buying journey and maximizing the impact of their ad spend through personalized insights for smarter decision-making.

We are at a pivotal moment, evolving into a product-led company with a team of over 100 skilled professionals and new leadership guiding our path forward.

By harnessing the power of data, advancing our AI capabilities, and deeply investing in our people, we are preparing for a future that will redefine what’s possible in journey advertising.

Our work is guided by two beliefs: that the ability to execute is paramount to success and that we are only as good as our people.

As we grow and transform, we are looking for team members (illumineers) who share our bias for speed, delivery over perfection, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Joining us now is a chance to be part of our transformation. Who we need Reporting to the HR team, we are hiring a Talent Partner to help build the next chapter of talent acquisition at illumin.

As our first dedicated Talent Specialist, you will play a key role in transforming how we attract, hire, and onboard exceptional talent.

You will own full-cycle recruitment for a portfolio of roles while acting as the primary partner to our external recruitment partners, helping to strengthen relationships, improve hiring processes, and deliver an exceptional experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

Beyond recruitment, you will own the candidate journey from offer acceptance through onboarding and the first 90 days of employment.

Working closely with HR, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams, you will ensure every new hire has the tools, support, and experience they need to thrive from day one.

This is a hybrid opportunity, working from our downtown Toronto office, located just minutes from St.

Andrew and Union stations.

If you're excited about building processes, partnering with leaders, and creating exceptional candidate and employee experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you An opportunity to build something new.

This isn't a role where you'll inherit an established talent acquisition function.

You'll help shape how we hire, strengthen our partnerships with external recruiters, improve recruitment processes, and build scalable hiring practices that support our continued growth.

Ownership across the entire employee journey.

Recruitment doesn't stop when an offer is signed.

You'll own the experience from first conversation through onboarding and the first 90 days, helping ensure every new hire feels welcomed, supported, and set up for success.

A true partnership with the business.

You'll work closely with hiring managers across the organization, learning how different teams operate and helping them attract exceptional talent.

You'll become a trusted advisor, providing guidance on hiring strategies, candidate experience, and recruitment best practices.

How you will make an impact Own full-cycle recruitment.

You'll manage recruitment for a portfolio of roles across the organization, partnering with hiring managers to understand business needs, develop recruitment strategies, source talent, coordinate interviews, prepare offers, and guide candidates through every stage of the hiring process.

Become a trusted hiring partner.

You'll build strong relationships with hiring managers, helping them define hiring needs, prepare for interviews, evaluate talent, and make informed hiring decisions.

You'll provide thoughtful recommendations that align with illumin's values, business goals, and long-term talent needs.

Lead our recruitment partnerships.

You'll become the primary point of contact for our external recruitment agencies, building strong relationships, coordinating searches, monitoring performance, and ensuring agencies consistently deliver high-quality candidates while identifying opportunities to improve our hiring process.

Create an exceptional candidate experience.

You'll understand that every interaction shapes our employer brand.

You'll communicate proactively, keep candidates informed throughout the hiring process, and create a positive, professional experience whether or not someone ultimately joins illumin.

Own the transition from candidate to employee.

Once an offer is accepted, you'll become the primary point of contact for new hires.

You'll coordinate background checks, employment documentation, onboarding logistics, equipment requests, and everything needed to ensure a seamless first day.

Support successful onboarding and retention.

You'll partner with hiring managers to develop onboarding plans, coordinate orientation activities, and conduct 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-ins to gather feedback, identify opportunities for improvement, and help new employees successfully integrate into the business.

Continuously improve how we hire.

As our first Talent Specialist, you'll identify opportunities to streamline recruitment processes, improve onboarding, strengthen our employer brand, and build scalable talent acquisition practices that support the future growth of illumin.

Build talent.

You'll proactively develop talent pipelines for future hiring needs by leveraging LinkedIn and other sourcing tools, building relationships with post-secondary institutions, supporting internship and early-career hiring initiatives, and contributing to employer branding and career page enhancements.

What you bring: You have 3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or a related role, with experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple positions simultaneously.

You know how to build strong relationships with hiring managers and become a trusted partner throughout the hiring process.

You have experience sourcing candidates, conducting phone screens, coordinating interviews, extending offers, and managing candidates through the entire recruitment lifecycle.

You have worked with external recruitment agencies or other hiring partners and understand how to build productive relationships and keep searches moving efficiently.

You're organized without losing the human touch.

You can manage multiple searches and deadlines while keeping candidates informed and hiring managers supported.

Nothing falls through the cracks, and people know they can rely on you.

You're curious and always looking to improve.

You enjoy finding better ways of working, streamlining processes, and creating scalable solutions that help teams hire more effectively.

You are highly organized and thrive when managing multiple priorities, balancing competing deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail.

You have excellent communication skills and know how to create a positive experience for candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues alike.

You enjoy improving processes and are always looking for ways to make recruitment and onboarding more efficient and scalable.

You're comfortable learning new technologies and have experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

Experience with JazzHR and UKG is considered an asset.

You're excited by the opportunity to help build and evolve talent acquisition at a growing technology company.

Compensation At illumin, we believe compensation should be transparent, fair, and reflective of both experience and impact.

The base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000.

Compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and the scope and complexity of the role.

We value open conversations about compensation and are happy to discuss our approach at any stage of the hiring process.

What else should you know about us? We are undergoing a transformative shift.

We are embracing change and the opportunities that come with it, empowering every illumineer to innovate, experiment, and bring forward new ideas.

Whether accessing new technology, restructuring workflows, or expanding your team, you will have full support if you can make the business case.

We are a broad and diverse team, but we all share a passion for success, a drive to do more, and a love of creating connections.

We hire for talent and commitment and provide the guidelines and guidance to elevate skills, knowledge, and abilities across all areas.

This is a place where proven methods meet bold ideas, offering opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer a flexible work environment ,and for those working in a hybrid role, a meal credit for your in-office days and a free massage with an RMT in-house every eight weeks.

That is in addition to our comprehensive benefits, which include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and coverage for prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, and professional health services.

You will also have access to a workplace advisor, the Vitality Wellness app, and a $300 annual healthcare spending account.

What you can expect from our interview process: We believe in keeping our hiring process thoughtful, engaging, and respectful of your time.

Step 1: A virtual interview with Danielle Jeffet, Senior HR Business Partner.

We'll get to know each other, discuss your background and experience, and learn what interests you about the opportunity.

You'll also have the chance to ask questions and learn more about illumin, our team, and the role.

Step 2: A final in-person interview with Darci Taylor, HR Consultant, and Oren Hisherik, Chief Operating Officer.

This conversation will focus on your approach to talent acquisition, your experience partnering with hiring managers and external recruitment, and how you would contribute to building and evolving our talent acquisition function.

You'll also have the opportunity to meet the team, learn more about our culture, and ensure we're the right fit for one another.

illumin is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment.

We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process, please email us at hr@illumin.com.

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