Talent Acquisition Specialist

Duties

• 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.
  
  

Requirements

• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Other Essential Job Functions

• Sitting for extended periods in an office environment.
  
  

About Canvas

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.