Talent Acquisition Specialist

YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers operating over 850 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Forever 21, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, West 49, Amnesia, Charlotte Russe, Rue 21 and Mandee.

Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity. We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.

How you will make a difference:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the recruitment and selection for Corporate Head Office and senior Operational positions This role works closely with Hiring Managers to ensure continuous attraction and retention of top talent. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will lead full-cycle recruitment initiatives, provide strategic guidance on hiring practices, and contribute to building a strong talent pipeline aligned with organizational goals.

What You’ll Do:

· Attract and hire the best talent

· Implement full-cycle Recruitment & Selection for Corporate positions (and operational roles, as assigned)

· Facilitate the recruitment life cycle, providing a positive candidate experience

· Cultivate relationships with hiring managers, business partners and candidates

· Create and maintain computer and paper-based filing and organizational systems, ensuring a data base of candidate information

· Prepare and submit reports as requested

· Coordinate and support interview processes, including scheduling, feedback collection, and offer facilitation

· Partner with HR and leadership on offer development, negotiation, and closing candidates

· Track and analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness) to drive continuous improvement

· Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and internal policies

· Maintain strong and positive relationships with industry associations, external recruiting agencies and vendors

· Develop relevant and timely updates on metrics, statistics, and trends with proactive recommendations to deliver on strategies and hiring plans/goals

· Prepare contracts and ensure all onboarding steps are successfully completed

What You’ll Need:

· Post-secondary education in a recruitment related field or equivalent experience

· 2-3 years experience in a Recruitment support position

· Experience recruiting for I.T roles

· Knowledge of the retail industry an asset

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher)

What we offer:

· Competitive Compensation Package

· Health and Dental Benefits Plan

· Paid Sick Days

· Employee Discount

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Ongoing Training and Development

· Career Advancement Opportunities

· Being part of an amazing, supportive and collaborative team

YM Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

This posting is for an open vacancy. We do not use AI in our hiring process.