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.