Senior Talent Partner

At HighlightTA, we're your on-demand talent team. We simplify hiring by embedding experienced talent partners directly into client teams, running high-impact searches, or managing end-to-end talent functions. Our data-driven, flexible model helps startups and scaling companies hire world-class talent quickly and sustainably.

Join us to be part of a dynamic and innovative company that values expertise, creativity, and collaboration.

We are seeking a Senior Talent Partner who can step in quickly, take ownership of their work, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role for someone who is highly productive, process-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once while maintaining a high bar for quality and professionalism.

This role is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in Ontario, Nova Scotia, or Alberta

• Own full-cycle recruitment for leadership, sales and marketing roles or technical and product roles, depending on your area of expertise

• Embed into client teams and act as a trusted partner to hiring managers and senior leaders

• Manage multiple searches simultaneously, prioritizing work effectively to meet competing deadlines

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, candidates, and internal stakeholders

• Proactively source, assess, and engage high-quality candidates using a variety of channels

• Apply structured, repeatable recruiting processes that enable speed, consistency, and strong outcomes

• Exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information

• Communicate clearly, professionally, and thoughtfully with candidates and clients at all times

• Continuously evaluate and improve recruiting processes, tools, and workflows

• Take full accountability for search progress, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes

• Five or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with strong in-house experience required

• Experience recruiting in a SaaS environment

• Deep expertise in either sales and marketing recruiting or technical recruiting

• Experience supporting leadership and executive-level searches

• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand how hiring decisions impact the broader organization

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing momentum

• A self-directed, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and move quickly

• Strong relationship-building skills with a consultative, professional communication style

• Curiosity about the talent market, client businesses, and ways to improve how work gets done

• A growth-oriented mindset and willingness to continuously learn and adapt
  

• Meaningful, hands-on work with innovative and scaling SaaS companies

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options

• Competitive compensation

• Opportunities for growth within a modern, scaling talent consultancy

• A collaborative team environment built on trust, ownership, and impact
  

We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. That said, every rejection decision is made by a human. We encourage candidates to apply authentically and avoid relying solely on AI-generated responses, especially during interviews.

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