Talent Acquisition Specialist

3 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Big Viking Games Full time
A Little About Us:

Making fans - That’s what we’re all about Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We Vikings are fully remote and are focused on making our mark by building awesome free-to-play mobile and social games. Big Viking Games has proudly amassed millions of loyal fans across its many popular titles with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. We believe that by investing in our employees and in new technologies, we can continue our success for years to come. With that in mind, we are on the hunt for exceptional talent to join our growing team, and that’s where you come in

The Nitty Gritty:

Big Viking Games is on the hunt for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team on a full-time contract basis. This position will be reporting to the Director of HR & People Operations and will be responsible for two client groups, Big Viking games and our sister organization that is also in tech and gaming.

The Role:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for identifying and attracting top talent to Big Viking Games. In this role, you will develop and execute recruiting strategies, manage the full-cycle recruitment process, and ensure a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in outbound sourcing for engineering roles, experience implementing talent acquisition best practices, excellent communication and time management skills, and a passion for connecting people with opportunities.

This is a full-time contract position with the potential for extension and/or conversion to full-time employee based on performance.

Requirements

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers.
  • Utilize various recruitment tools and platforms to identify and engage with passive and active candidates.
  • Develop and maintain a strong network of industry contacts and talent pipelines.
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely updates, feedback, and assistance throughout the recruitment process.
  • Track and analyze recruitment metrics to identify areas of improvement and measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and legal compliance related to talent acquisition.
  • Prior experience participating in job fairs, networking events, and other recruitment activities to promote the organization as an employer of choice.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in software (gaming preferred) talent acquisition
  • Proven success in managing full-cycle recruitment processes.
  • Strong knowledge of various recruitment tools, platforms, and best practices.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong track record of closing multiple requisitions within a set timeframe.
  • Large Canadian sourcing network for in demand engineering and technical roles.
  • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to talent acquisition.
Benefits

The Loot:
  • Competitive salary with performance bonuses
  • Potential for contract extension and/or permanent full-time employment
Big Viking Games is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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