Indigo Books & Music

Retail

TalentSpecialist

CA$65–85k ~AI est. Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Talent Specialist at Indigo Books & Music. Skills: Talent acquisition, Recruitment coordination, SmartRecruiters. Manage recruitment activities. Source candidates”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve candidate experience; Ensure recruitment file completeness; Ensure recruitment file accuracy; Improve candidate communication timeliness; Improve follow-up timeliness; Ensure interview scheduling accuracy; Ensure interview completion timelines; Ensure SmartRecruiters data integrity; Ensure SmartRecruiters reporting accuracy; Resolve SmartRecruiters inquiries; Resolve process issues; Improve onboarding completion rate; Improve new hire experience feedback; Improve recruitment campaign conversion; Improve employer branding conversion; Improve talent attraction conversion

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Process issue resolution

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years recruitment coordination, 5+ years systems support, 5+ years full-cycle recruitment, Experience with SmartRecruiters

Nice to Have

Experience with AI hiring tools

What You'll Do.

Manage recruitment activities

Communicate with candidates

Coordinate interviews

Support hiring managers

Monitor recruitment activity

Escalate recruitment issues

Create recruitment reports

Run recruitment reports

Provide SmartRecruiters support

Troubleshoot SmartRecruiters

Support recruitment advertising

Support employer branding

Coordinate career fairs

Coordinate employment events

Support diversity initiatives

Improve candidate experience

Coordinate presentations

Handle HR inbox inquiries

Manage administrative initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Talent Acquisition Manager; Hiring managers; Store leaders; HR partners; Internal teams; Cross-functional partners

Communication Scope

Candidate communication; Hiring manager communication

Full Job Description

Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifully designed lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. We believe in real books, living life fully and generously, being kind to each other and to the environment, and that stories — big and little — connect us. Indigo is our customer's happy place — for joyful moments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, their belief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES Our Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe in the power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential of our employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are the few key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day. * We Will Hire, Inspire, Promote and Retain the Best * We Will Be Customer Centric * We Will Be Entrepreneurial * We Will Be Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, and Our Environment * We Will Be Committed to True and Shared Value Creation * We Will Be Systems Thinking, Data Driven and AI enabled The Talent Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting Indigo’s Talent Acquisition function by performing tasks such as recruitment coordination, systems support, and full-cycle recruitment for designated Home Office positions. This role focuses on delivering a strong candidate experience by managing interview coordination, reporting, onboarding, employer branding, candidate communication, and providing support for SmartRecruiters. Under the guidance of the Talent Acquisition Manager, the Talent Specialist also assists hiring managers, store leaders, and internal users. This includes addressing system inquiries, troubleshooting process issues, and offering practical guidance on Talent Acquisition tools and workflows. KEY PERFORMANCE METRIC

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