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Job Title


Talent Operations Specialist


Company : Coalition


Location : Toronto, Toronto


Created : 2026-02-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the role The Talent Operations Specialist plays a critical role in enabling Coalition''s global hiring engine and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. This is a highly execution-oriented role for someone who likes to own problems, move fast, and get things doneeven when the path forward isn''t obvious. You''ll be at the center of interview orchestration, candidate experience, and operational excellence across the People & Talent organization. This role is ideal for an early-career operator who thrives on creating momentum and impact, and who wants to grow into a broader Talent role over time. You''ll work cross-functionally with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Marketing, and People partners, helping define how Coalition attracts, engages, and supports top talent globally. We''re seeking someone based in an East Coast time zone to support stakeholders across Europe and the U.S. Responsibilities Own end-to-end interview coordination across multiple time zones, ensuring a seamless, high-touch experience for candidates and interview teams. Act as a trusted, proactive partner to Recruiters and Hiring Managersanticipating scheduling challenges, resolving issues quickly, and keeping processes moving forward. Serve as the frontline owner of Talent Operations requests, triaging and resolving Jira tickets related to interview logistics, systems, and role setup in line with SLAs. Maintain a clean, accurate, and reliable Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring data integrity and smooth handoffs across the hiring lifecycle. Follow, reinforce, and continuously improve coordination playbooks, communication standards, and operational workflows. Partner with Marketing to support employer branding initiatives, including social media, careers site content, and talent attraction projects. Actively identify opportunities to improve efficiency through tooling, automation, and process improvementsespecially through responsible use of AI-enabled tools. Stay curious and current on emerging Talent and AI tools, contributing to lightweight enablement and best practices for the team. Who You Are A self-starter and problem solver who doesn''t wait to be told what to doyou see gaps, propose solutions, and execute. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple moving parts without dropping the ball. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and finding solutions even when constraints or challenges arise. Energized by supporting others and delivering a great experience, while holding a high bar for accuracy, professionalism, and follow-through. Skills and Qualifications 2+ years of experience in Operations, Recruiting coordination or a related role. Experience coordinating interviews and managing complex calendars across multiple time zones (U.S. and Europe). At least 1 year of hands-on experience with an ATS (e.g., Greenhouse). Clear, professional communicator who builds trust with candidates and stakeholders and handles confidential information with discretion. Strong operational instincts with a bias for action and execution in fast-paced environments. Bonus Points Experience in a startup or high-growth environment. Familiarity with tools such as Greenhouse, GoodTime, LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, and Jira Service Desk. Exposure to employer branding, social media, or careers site content. Experience experimenting with or supporting AI-enabled recruiting or scheduling tools. Multilingual skills or experience working with global teams