Talent Acquisition Specialist (Thrive Group)

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | Thrive Group | Full-time | Partially remote

Apply by: Sept. 30, 2025
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Thrive Group is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources Team!

Thrive Group provides a spectrum of integrated services to nurture and care for individuals to live their healthiest and most fulfilling lives.​ By bringing together like-minded organizations. Thrive Group is responsible for the operation of four member organizations:

  • St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke
  • AbleLiving Services
  • Capability Support Services
  • Idlewyld Manor

Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®! In addition, we have been recognized and awarded as:

  • 2024 & 2025 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team
  • 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
  • 2024 Best Workplaces in Health Care
  • 2023 Best Workplaces for Giving Back

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Manager of Talent Acquisition and Volunteer Services and in collaboration with the HR and operational teams, this position is responsible for full-cycle employee recruitment for Thrive Group organizations.  The position markets the Thrive Group of organizations as an employer of choice online, at job fairs, presentations, on social media, and other innovative ways to meet the staffing needs of the program and appeal to potential candidates. This position screens applications, facilitates interviews, complete references, prepares offer letters and new hire packages, as well as manages the recruitment database and inputs new employee information into the Human Resource Information Systems, ensuring employee files are complete upon hire.  The position is also responsible for coordinating strategies to reduce turn-around time to fill vacancies and onboard new employees. The position is responsible for promoting a highly engaged, customer-oriented organizational culture.

 Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in human resources or administration is required. 
  • Previous experience working as a recruiter is preferred. 
  • Knowledge of human resources practices, labour law, Health and Safety/WHMIS legislation, and Employment Standards Act is advantageous. 
  • Must possess highly developed verbal and written skills, and a demonstrated ability to deal with a diverse range of people. 
  • Must have solid organizational skills and be able to multitask effectively. 
  • Must have high levels of customer service skills and inspire a solution-focused approach to address recruitment challenges within the Health Care Sector.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and database management. 
  • An intimate working knowledge of the Internet and webpage management is essential. 
  • Experience working with Human Resource Information and recruitment systems is required. 
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  • Strong critical thinking abilities to analyze complex recruitment scenarios, make informed decisions, and proactively develop innovative strategies to meet the organizational needs. 

Why Thrive?

  • Hybrid work schedule – flexibility to balance working from home and the office

  • Comprehensive benefits package – including health, dental, and vision coverage

  • Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) – additional flexibility for health and wellness expenses

  • RRSP program – helping you plan and save for the future

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours a week)

Pay Range: $44,934 - $57,519 annually 

Application Closing Date: Tuesday, September 30th, at 11:59 p.m.

We are currently hiring to fill an existing/new position on our team. While we thank all applicants for their applications, only those advancing to the interview stage will be contacted

At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 289-309-8477 or email hr@thrivegroup.ca