What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Canvas?
Duties
Canvas blends a passion for exceeding expectations with the expertise required to deliver meaningful solutions today and in the future. As a certified Great Place to Work™ and multi‑year award recipient, Canvas is committed to cultivating a workplace where employees feel supported, empowered, and valued. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment to employee well‑being and growth.
- Manage and continuously improve the full-cycle recruitment process, from job posting through onboarding coordination.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide strategic guidance on job descriptions, candidate profiles, and selection approaches.
- Utilize proactive sourcing strategies—including job boards, social media, networking, and talent pipeline development—to attract high-quality candidates.
- Screen applications and conduct initial interviews, ensuring alignment with role requirements and organizational standards.
- Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent, transparent communication with candidates throughout the process.
- Maintain accurate and timely data in the applicant tracking system (ATS), including generating recruitment metrics and trend reports.
- Ensure compliance with federal hiring regulations and internal policies, especially those related to government contracting.
- Represent Canvas at job fairs, recruitment events, and community engagement activities.
- Champion a positive, welcoming candidate experience grounded in Canvas’s culture and values.
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by sourcing from diverse talent pools and promoting equitable hiring practices.
- Recommend process improvements based on recruitment trends, time‑to‑fill data, and candidate feedback.
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of relevant talent acquisition or recruitment experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted partnerships across teams.
- Proficiency using applicant tracking systems (ATS); Workday experience is desired.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume requisition loads while maintaining exceptional candidate engagement.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A proactive, results-driven mindset with a passion for connecting individuals to fulfilling career opportunities.
- Experience supporting hiring processes within government‑contracting environments is preferred.
- Ability to analyze recruiting data to identify trends and recommend actionable improvements.
- Experience with Workday or other enterprise-scale ATS platforms.
- Experience recruiting for both technical and non‑technical roles.
- SHRM or talent‑acquisition-related certification.
- Experience contributing to or leading employer branding or recruitment marketing initiatives.
- Sitting for extended periods in an office environment.
Canvas blends a passion for exceeding expectations with the expertise required to deliver meaningful solutions today and in the future. As a certified Great Place to Work™ and multi‑year award recipient, Canvas is committed to cultivating a workplace where employees feel supported, empowered, and valued. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment to employee well‑being and growth.