Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Who We AreAt KEV, we help school districts eliminate the school finance blind spot. Our platform gives district finance teams real-time visibility and traceability into every dollar collected at the school level - whether it's cash, cheque, or digital. From field trips to fundraisers, we help them manage every dollar with confidence. More than 27,000 schools across North America trust KEV to manage over $8 billion annually. By unifying payments, accounting, and reporting, KEV simplifies life for bookkeepers, builds trust with parents, and gives finance leaders the oversight their current systems cannot. It's how we help schools stay compliant, reduce risk, and focus on what matters most, student success.
Who We AreAt KEV, we help school districts eliminate the school finance blind spot. Our platform gives district finance teams real-time visibility and traceability into every dollar collected at the school level - whether it's cash, cheque, or digital. From field trips to fundraisers, we help them manage every dollar with confidence. More than 27,000 schools across North America trust KEV to manage over $8 billion annually. By unifying payments, accounting, and reporting, KEV simplifies life for bookkeepers, builds trust with parents, and gives finance leaders the oversight their current systems cannot. It's how we help schools stay compliant, reduce risk, and focus on what matters most, student success. Backed by Five Arrows, the PE arm of Rothschild & Co., KEV is investing more than ever to support K-12 in a world of tighter budgets, rising scrutiny, and fast-changing tech. We’re headquartered in Toronto, with offices across North America. If you’re excited by the idea of building tech that protects schools, empowers finance teams, and improves education through better systems, KEV is the place for you. This role is for an active vacancy.
About the RoleThe Talent Acquisition team is integral to KEV's success, driving growth and team excellence through strategic partnership and deep recruiting expertise. We collaborate across the organization to deliver scalable hiring solutions, impactful talent acquisition projects, and foster a culture of agility, accountability, and continuous improvement. We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team. In this role, you will lead full‑cycle recruitment, drive process improvement initiatives, and support key talent acquisition projects that elevate our hiring practices. You'll work closely with leaders across the business to shape and build high‑performing teams that fuel KEV's continued expansion. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, balances speed with quality, and is passionate about learning and executing best practices. If you're energized by the scaling journey and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you! The base salary range for this role is 120,000 to $130,000 CAD. This range reflects expected compensation at the time of posting. Final offers may vary based on skills, experience, location, and internal equity. Total compensation may also include bonus and benefits.
How You'll Contribute
Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for complex roles — ensuring exceptional candidate experience and reliable hiring manager partnership.
Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies that increase visibility, improve funnel quality, and accelerate time‑to‑hire.
Partner with hiring managers to clarify requirements, build structured interview plans, and deliver data‑driven recommendations.
Manage third‑party recruitment partners, ensuring alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
Conduct talent mapping and market research to drive strategic workforce insights and competitive intelligence.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure compliance and data integrity
Provide a best‑in‑class candidate experience by ensuring clear communication, timely feedback, and a respectful process
Lead and participate in Talent Acquisition projects and initiatives to elevate processes, tools, and our employer brand
Who You Are
5+ years of full‑cycle recruitment experience
Demonstrated success filling complex and specialized roles.
Expert‑level sourcing capability across multiple channels (LinkedIn, GitHub, Boolean, market mapping, research tools).
Experience working directly with hiring managers and external agencies.
Experience with Greenhouse or Ashby ATS (nice‑to‑have).
Demonstrated ability to use data, insights, and funnel analytics to guide hiring decisions, influence hiring manager alignment, and strengthen predictability in the recruitment process.
Highly self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving capabilities
Collaborative team player with a proactive and adaptable mindset
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
Prior in‑house recruitment experience is required;
experience within a scaling SaaS organization is strongly preferred
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
– We believe in rewarding great work with fair, competitive pay.
Meaningful benefits–
Because your well‑being matters;
both at work and at home.
Retirement Savings Support
– We help you plan for your future with company‑matched programs, including RRSP matching in Canada and 401(k) contributions in the U.S.
Hybrid model
– 3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with flexibility the rest of the week.
Flexible PTO
– Take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of vacation and a company‑wide holiday closure
Office perks
– Enjoy a fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered lunches—because we know that great conversations (and ideas) often start around good food.
Why You'll Love Working at KEV
Make a real difference every day – At KEV, your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We don't just build software, we create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is rooted in impact, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of K-12 education.
The KEV Way – At KEV, you'll never feel stuck in the status quo. You'll be part of a team that's constantly questioning, improving, and innovating—always with one guiding focus: How does this help our schools and the students they serve? It's a culture that challenges you to do your best work while reminding you why it matters.
Grow with us – We're scaling fast, and so are our people. At KEV, you'll have real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career. Whether advancing in your role or exploring a new path, you'll be supported every step of the way.
Work alongside excellence – You'll be part of a team with integrity who treat their colleagues with respect. who are accomplished but humble, collaborative but accountable. It's a place where you can do your best work while feeling supported and inspired by the people around you.
Celebrate Community and Culture – At KEV, we connect, recognize, and celebrate our people. Join Club KEV for team‑building fun, hear directly from customers in our Voice of Customer Series, stay aligned with Monthly Townhalls, and be inspired by the KEVite Awards, where top contributors are recognized by their peers.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity.
KEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with your recruiter.
KEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
KEV may use AI‑enabled tools to support components of our recruitment process. These tools are used to support human decision making. All hiring decisions are made by our People and Culture team in partnership with Hiring Managers.
Visit our website for more information and details about working at KEV.
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