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 qualified 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.
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📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Merrithew®
📍 Toronto