Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Name: Merrithew International

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reports to: Vice President of People and Culture

Category: Full time, Hybrid

Position Location: 1271 Tapscott Road, Corporate Office (Scarborough, Ontario)

Opportunity: This is a new position

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000

About Merrithew:

Merrithew® is the global leader in mindful movement, the company behind the STOTT PILATES® Movement System™ and a growing portfolio of leading movement education and equipment brands, including Align-Pilates and the GYROTONIC® organization. Since 1988, Merrithew has trained more than 100,000 instructors in over 135 countries and developed premium equipment and science-based education trusted by leading studios, rehabilitation centers and fitness professionals.

Merrithew supports instructors, studio owners and wellness leaders with a complete ecosystem to thrive, including training, equipment, digital resources, business tools and a global network of peers. Its vision is to transform lives through intentional, inclusive movement, shaping the next era of mindful movement through innovation, purpose and a commitment to professional excellence.

Our Core Values:

These are the values that guide our daily actions, decisions, and how we work with one another and our customers:

• Community – Culture of belonging, encourage connections and engagement
• Passion – Be present, enthusiastic, energetic, committed to purpose, inspiring
• Boldness – Act with courage, change the norm, never settle for “just ok”
• Customer-Centric – Our Vision is fulfilled through our Trainers, Partners and end-customers.
• Accountability – Act like owners, own the results
• Innovation – Delivering the best, highest-quality products, programs and services

Position Overview:

Merrithew is seeking a proactive and relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruitment across our global organization.

This position is ideal for a recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment, enjoys building strong talent pipelines, and takes a strategic approach to attracting exceptional talent across multiple regions. You are a skilled recruiter with a headhunter mindset, passionate about delivering an outstanding candidate experience while partnering closely with hiring managers to drive business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for positions across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future hiring needs and develop proactive recruitment strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leaders across Merrithew and its affiliated companies to support workforce planning and recruitment initiatives.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to create compelling job descriptions and job postings that attract high-quality candidates.
• Create and execute innovative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, professional networks, referrals, and other sourcing channels to build diverse talent pipelines.
• Develop structured interview guides and competency-based interview questions tailored to each role, equipping hiring managers with effective tools to conduct consistent, objective, and inclusive interviews that accurately assess candidate skills, experience, and cultural alignment.
• Develop and maintain an engaging employer brand through professional networking and social media recruitment initiatives.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience by providing timely communication and guidance throughout the recruitment process.
• Partner with the People & Culture team to facilitate a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment metrics within the ADP Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, workflows, and candidate engagement strategies.
• Support recruitment initiatives across Merrithew's growing portfolio of companies, adapting recruitment approaches to meet the unique needs of each business.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Human Resources related designation is an asset.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience leading end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple requisitions and supporting recruitment across various business units or locations.
• Strong expertise using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with ADP Recruitment is considered an asset.
• Advanced sourcing experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent sourcing platforms.
• Proven success identifying and engaging passive candidates with a proactive, headhunter approach.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to influence hiring decisions and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.

What You'll Bring:

• A passion for finding exceptional talent and building meaningful relationships.
• Curiosity, resilience, and a proactive approach to solving recruitment challenges.
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to influence and advise business leaders.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing, multi-brand global organization.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating an outstanding experience for every candidate.

Why Join Merrithew?

At Merrithew, you'll have the opportunity to recruit for globally recognized wellness and fitness brands while helping shape the future of our growing organization. You'll work alongside passionate professionals in a collaborative environment where innovation, wellness, and continuous improvement are valued every day.

Merrithew may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human review. All final hiring decisions are made by Merrithew’s recruitment team.

Merrithew is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Merrithew is committed to providing a barrier-free access workplace. If you need accommodation at any stage of your application, or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us "[email protected]"

Merrithew is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our organization respects and follows the letter and spirit of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other code grounds.