Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Griffith Foods is the caring creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip Illinois USA Griffith Foods is known for true collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World. The companys product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information visit .

TITLE: Sr. Specialist Talent Acquisition

LOCATION: Hybrid in Scarborough ON
on average 2-3 days/wk

COMP RANGE: CAD$

Compensation is determined based on experience qualifications & internal equity.

Griffith Foods is hiring a Sr. Specialist Talent Acquisition to be responsible for full life cycle recruiting for factory worker and professional positions for the Canada business unit. This role will provide a full range of talent acquisition services to attract screen recruit and select qualified talent to join the company primarily in high- volume factory work and/or non-management roles.

This is your opportunity to be a part of a growing and emerging CoE at Griffith as the North American Talent Acquisition team came together as a team starting in February 2026. This is the only TA role in Canada with great opportunity to enhance the understanding of a TA function and build relationships within the Canadian business.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

As a Sr. Specialist Talent Acquisition your responsibilities will include:

• Assist hiring managers in evolving job descriptions into effective compliant and inclusive postings and place those posting in appropriate sources including specialty job boards as appropriate
• Review resume submissions screen applicants for technical competence and applicable background and skills and ability to fit in the organization and function effectively.
• Perform routine assignments in screening & assessing candidates with a sense of urgency. Receive instruction guidance and direction from a Director Talent Acquisition as well as other more experienced recruiters on the team
• Participate in job fairs with various external recruiting organizations.
• Assist hiring managers in selecting the most qualified candidates from a diverse candidate slate. Screen and assess internal and external employees for job and culture fit.
• Coordinate employment offers with applicant and hiring department. Provide applicants with pre-employment information regarding job requirements location wages & benefits.
• Demonstrate data integrity in the ATS and ensure consistent ATS utilization & updates to meet compliance and business needs as well as HR reporting. This includes the maintenance of accurate records concerning all phases of the recruitment process and timely dispositioning of all candidates with appropriate disposition codes in the ATS.

The Sr. Specialist Talent Acquisition position is well-suited for you if you:

• Utilize tools & resources including social media attending career fairs etc. to proactively source candidates and expand the candidate pool.
• Enjoy participating in & supporting key improvement projects and initiatives in the areas of Candidate Experience Enhancement and TA process Excellence.
• Enthusiastically provide information as needed to both internal employees and external candidates while always representing the department and company in a professional manner.
• Stay abreast of talent market trends and challenges of the external competitive environment and advise hiring managers and HR accordingly and build networks with external industry sources to identify qualified passive candidates.
• Build networks with internal customers and HR Business Partners to develop understanding of Griffith supported business areas and jobs being recruited

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelors degree in business organizational psychology HR or a related discipline or 8 years relevant experience as an equivalent.
• 1 year of recruiting hiring and/or talent acquisition experience either in campus or full life cycle recruiting of employees at entry and non-management levels. (Internship experience considered.)
• Knowledge and understanding of employment practices Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) and provincial human rights commissions (like the Ontario Human Rights Commission) and other laws related to recruiting in Canada
• Working knowledge of an ATS system (Workday Recruiting or similar)
• Working knowledge of sourcing tools like Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Willingness to work onsite in Scarborough ON up to 3 days per week

What will set you apart:

• Prior experience in a recruiting agency or as a campus recruiter or high-volume recruiter is a plus.
• Proficiency with conducting behavioral interviews
• Prior HR or TA experience in CPG B2B food or ingredients or specialty chemical industries.

What We Offer *:
Paid top-up for Pregnancy Parental and Compassionate Care leave.

Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
Education reimbursement program.
Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Annual wellness allowance.
Annual incentive.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply.

Equitable Employer:

Griffith Foods is committed to fair and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Griffith Foods Canada embraces the Our Work Your Way work-flex model offering flexibility while fostering collaboration. Employees within commuting distance are encouraged to come together and work in the office for three days during the last week of each month to build connections and collaborate on shared projects.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure:

As part of our recruitment process we may use AIsupported assessment tools to evaluate jobrelated skills and abilities. These tools support our hiring team and do not make final hiring decisions.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 59000 - 79000