
@ Pearl West Group / VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA · HYBRID
ANNUAL_COMPENSATION
CA$80K–CA$120K
CAD / YEARLY
Role Overview
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be pivotal in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent across senior leadership roles in the North American market. This full-time role balances strategic recruitment planning with hands-on execution, directly supporting the company's aggressive growth trajectory. The ideal candidate will have experience in both agency and in-house recruiting, focusing on senior roles within the CPG and e-commerce industries. This position is remote-friendly within the United States or Canada.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior leadership roles including Head of Growth, CTO, Creative Director, VP of Retention, Chief Revenue Officer, CMO, and AVP Business Intelligence.
Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies for the CPG and e-commerce sectors, focusing on high-growth companies.
Collaborate with hiring managers and executive leadership to define role requirements, interview processes, and candidate evaluation criteria.
Manage candidate pipelines using ATS and CRM tools, ensuring timely communication and exceptional candidate experience.
Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives within recruitment strategies.
Track recruitment metrics and generate reports to improve sourcing effectiveness and time-to-hire.
Partner with marketing teams to promote employer brand across digital and social platforms.
Stay current with industry trends and competitive talent landscape within North America.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Time-to-fill senior leadership roles reduced by 20% within 6 months.
Candidate pipeline growth of qualified senior executives by 30% quarterly.
90%+ hiring manager satisfaction rate with recruitment process.
Successful onboarding of 5+ senior hires within first 90 days.
Increase diversity hires by 15% year-over-year.
Success Benchmarks (30-60-90 Days)
First 30 Days
Complete onboarding and gain deep understanding of company culture and growth objectives.
Build relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders.
Assess current recruitment processes and tools.
First 60 Days
Launch sourcing campaigns for immediate senior openings.
Present first candidate shortlists for key roles.
Begin tracking recruitment metrics and reporting insights.
First 90 Days
Fill first senior leadership roles with high-caliber candidates.
Recommend improvements to recruitment strategy based on early data.
Demonstrate ownership of full recruitment cycle independently.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have Skills:
Proven success in talent acquisition for senior roles in CPG and e-commerce.
Deep knowledge of North American talent markets (US & Canada).
Experience hiring senior executives such as CTOs, CMOs, and VPs.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Proficiency with ATS and recruitment CRM systems.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Experience in agency and in-house recruitment settings.
Familiarity with Shopify, Amazon, TikTok Shop, and Walmart marketplaces.
Knowledge of diversity and inclusion recruitment strategies.
Experience & Education:
5+ years of relevant recruitment experience in CPG or e-commerce sectors.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Who Should Apply? Apply if you:
Have a track record of recruiting senior leadership in fast-growth environments.
Thrive in a results-driven, dynamic team setting.
Are passionate about building high-impact teams that drive business growth.
Do not apply if you:
Prefer strictly junior-level recruitment or generalist roles.
Are uncomfortable with fast-paced, high-expectation environments.
Lack experience recruiting for executive or senior leadership roles.
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"CRM",
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$ step_01
Submit Application
Submit your resume and cover letter.
$ step_02
Initial Screening Call
Initial screening call with recruiter.
$ step_03
Online Assessment
Complete an online assessment.
$ step_04
Final Interview
Final interview with hiring manager.
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VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA · HYBRID
JOB_TYPE
FULL TIME
SENIORITY
MID-LEVEL, SENIOR
PLATFORM
SHOPIFY
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