Talent Acquisition Specialist (8 month Contract)

Location: North York, ON (Corporate Head Office)

Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 annually

Contract Duration: 8 Months

Start Date: January 4th 2027

Work Arrangement: On-site

About Us

barBURRITO and Barrio Burrito Bar are fast-casual, Mexican-inspired restaurant brands dedicated to serving fresh, flavorful, and customizable meals in a fun and welcoming environment. From made-to-order burritos, bowls, and tacos to creative specialty drinks, we focus on quality ingredients, speedy service, and an experience our guests love.

We are more than just restaurants—we’re a team that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. Whether you’re behind the counter, supporting operations, or helping our business run smoothly, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Join us and be part of a team that’s passionate about food, people, and creating memorable experiences every day.

About the Role

BarBurrito and its affiliated companies are looking for a motivated, organized, and people-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team on an 8-month contract, covering for a maternity leave.

Reporting to the SVP, you will manage the full-cycle recruitment process for corporate head office positions across our growing organization. From partnering with hiring managers to understand their needs to sourcing top talent, conducting interviews, and coordinating offers, you will play a key role in attracting and securing the right people for our business.

In addition to recruitment, you will support a variety of HR initiatives and projects, providing an opportunity to contribute to broader HR operations and employee programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recruitment professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is comfortable balancing competing priorities while delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for corporate positions across Marketing, Finance, Sales, Administration, and other business functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and establish recruitment strategies.
• Create and manage job postings across LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms.
• Proactively source and engage candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
• Review resumes, conduct initial screening calls, and assess candidate qualifications.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews with hiring managers and candidates.
• Manage candidate communications and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Support hiring managers with candidate evaluations, interview feedback, and selection decisions.
• Coordinate reference checks, offer preparation, and pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity within the applicant tracking system.
• Monitor recruitment progress and provide regular updates on open positions.

HR Projects & Administration

• Assist with various HR initiatives and projects, including employee engagement, policy updates, and process improvements.
• Support the coordination of onboarding activities and new hire documentation.
• Assist with HR communications, employee events, and other departmental initiatives as needed.
• Provide general HR support and administrative assistance on an ad hoc basis.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or a similar HR role.
• Experience managing the full-cycle recruitment process, preferably within a corporate or head office environment.
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter is required.
• Experience recruiting across multiple corporate functions, ideally including Marketing, Finance, Sales, and Administration.
• Strong candidate sourcing, screening, and interviewing skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple open positions simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with an applicant tracking system or HRIS is considered an asset.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive and resourceful recruiter who takes ownership of the hiring process.
• Someone who enjoys sourcing and identifying talent rather than relying solely on incoming applications.
• A strong communicator who can build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• A team player who is willing to jump in and support broader HR initiatives when needed.
• Someone who is adaptable, organized, and able to balance competing priorities.

If you're passionate about finding great talent and want to make an impact within a growing corporate team, we'd love to hear from you!