Who is Bird

Bird is on a mission to make cities more livable by reducing car usage, traffic, and carbon emissions. Our cleaner, affordable, and on-demand micromobility solutions are available in cities around the world. We partner closely with the communities we serve to offer a reliable, eco-friendly transportation option that helps people move freely and sustainably.

About the Role

Bird is seeking a highly motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment efforts for hourly and seasonal roles, ensuring our operations teams have the right talent to support peak demand. In addition to high-volume hiring, this role will also take on recruitment for corporate functions such as HR and Product as needed.

Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, this individual will be instrumental in ensuring a smooth, scalable, and candidate-friendly hiring process. This is an individual contributor role with the opportunity to take on key global Talent Acquisition projects aimed at improving hiring efficiency, employer branding, and diversity recruitment initiatives.

We are looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments, has a strong ability to engage with candidates from diverse backgrounds, and is a proactive problem-solver.

Title: Recruiter – Hourly & Seasonal Hiring

Employment Type: Contract-to-Perm

Location: Canada (Remote First with Corporate Office in Toronto, ON, Canada)

Reports to: Manager, Talent Acquisition

Key Responsibilities

High-Volume Recruitment for Hourly & Seasonal Roles (70%)

• Own and manage end-to-end recruitment for Bird's hourly and seasonal workforce across multiple locations.
• Develop sourcing strategies to build robust talent pipelines for operations and field roles, leveraging job boards, social media, community partnerships, and in-house recruitment events.
• Implement creative and scalable strategies to attract, assess, and hire high-quality hourly employees quickly and efficiently.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and operations leaders to understand workforce planning needs and hiring forecasts. onboarding.

Corporate Recruitment for HR & Product Functions (30%)

• Support hiring efforts for HR and Product roles as needed, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Serve as a strategic advisor, providing market insights, hiring trends, and talent recommendations.
• Maintain strong relationships with corporate hiring teams to anticipate hiring needs and refine job requirements.

Talent Strategy & Process Improvement

• Lead and contribute to global TA projects, such as process automation, diversity hiring, and employer branding initiatives.
• Continuously assess and improve recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring quality.
• Track and report key hiring metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Candidate & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the hiring journey, from application to onboarding.
• Act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, guiding them on best practices in interviewing, selection, and candidate engagement.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of recruitment experience, with a strong focus on high-volume hiring for hourly or seasonal roles.
• Experience hiring for corporate functions (HR, Product) is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing techniques for hourly talent, including job boards, social media, grassroots efforts, and referral programs.
• Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience working in a startup environment is a plus
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner with hiring managers across multiple teams.
• A passion for process improvement, candidate experience, and employer branding.
• Experience with Greenhouse or a similar ATS is a plus.

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart, and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we constantly move forward, challenge each other, and work together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Benefits & Perks

We want people to succeed at Bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge. We also offer a work-from-home stipend, an employer-paid healthcare package, and Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be.

Inclusion at Bird

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives — encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Sounds like a place you'd like to work? Sweet. Let's chat.

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