Josh Elliott

Recruiter

Toronto, Ontario, Canada9 yrs 3 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in AI-driven talent acquisition strategies.
  • Proven track record in building diverse, high-performing teams.
  • Strong partnership with business leaders to align hiring goals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in AI-driven recruiting in the specialty chemicals and clean energy sectors.

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Core Skills

RecruitingTalent AcquisitionTechnical Recruiting

Other Skills

AI recruiting technologiesAI-based toolsAI-driven recruiting toolsAI-powered sourcing platformsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Candidate engagementCommunicationContract RecruitmentCritical ThinkingCustomer ServiceData-driven reportingDigital MarketingDiversity initiativesEmployer brandingGlobal Talent Acquisition

About

I'm a strategic Talent Acquisition professional with a passion for transforming how organizations hire, leveraging both human insight and cutting-edge technology. I currently recruit for the following Sales positions in the Industrial Water Treatment division @ Solenis (Refineries/Boiler/Cooling Towers/HPI/CPI experience): Support Engineer Key Account Manager Senior Key Account Manager Area Manager District Manager Site Manager I partner closely with business leaders and HR teams to align talent strategies with evolving workforce needs, ensuring that recruitment not only meets today’s goals but anticipates tomorrow’s growth. I’m driven by the belief that people are an organization’s greatest asset, and that with the right tools, we can find and empower the best talent, faster and smarter than ever before.

Experience

Solenis

Water Treatment Talent Consultant

May 2025Present · 10 mos · Hudson RPO · Remote

  • As a Water Treatment Talent Consultant at Solenis, I lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for a diverse range of roles across North America, aligning hiring strategies with business objectives to attract top-tier talent in the specialty chemicals industry. I partner closely with business leaders and HR to understand workforce needs, build proactive talent pipelines, and deliver a seamless, high-touch candidate experience.
  • I currently recruit for the following Sales positions in Industrial Water Treatment division @ Solenis (Refineries/Boiler/Cooling Towers/HPI/CPI experience):
  • Support Engineer
  • Key Account Manager
  • Senior Key Account Manager
  • Area Manager
  • District Manager
  • Site Manager
  • My responsibilities include:
  • Strategically sourcing, screening, and hiring high-impact professionals across technical, commercial, and corporate functions.
  • Consulting with hiring managers to define role requirements, influence talent decisions, and support workforce planning.
  • Utilizing data-driven insights to improve recruiting processes, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance candidate quality.
  • Promoting employer brand initiatives and diversity hiring strategies to build inclusive and competitive teams.
  • Managing key talent acquisition projects and tools to optimize recruiting technologies and best practices.
  • Passionate about connecting great people with meaningful work, I help drive Solenis’ mission to deliver sustainable solutions through the strength of its people.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)RecruitingNegotiationRPOTalent Acquisition

Vantage elevation

Senior Talent Aquisition Partner

Jun 2023Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Hudson RPO · Remote

  • As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Vantage Elevation, I lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract, engage, and hire top-tier talent across key business areas. I work closely with hiring managers and leadership to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals, ensuring we build strong, future-ready teams.
  • I leverage the latest AI-driven recruiting tools and technologies to enhance sourcing strategies, streamline processes, and deliver data-backed insights. This allows me to identify high-potential candidates more efficiently and ensure an exceptional experience for both hiring managers and applicants.
  • Key contributions include:
  • Driving proactive talent planning to reduce time-to-fill and improve quality of hire
  • Using AI tools for sourcing, screening, and pipeline management to optimize recruitment outcomes
  • Promoting inclusive hiring practices and supporting employer branding initiatives
  • Implementing process improvements that enhance both efficiency and candidate engagement
  • I’m passionate about connecting great people with the right opportunities and proud to contribute to Vantage Elevation’s success by helping shape a talented and diverse workforce.
AI-driven recruiting toolsInclusive hiring practicesProcess improvementsTalent AcquisitionRecruiting

Apex clean energy

Talent Acquisition Partner

Oct 2022Jun 2023 · 8 mos · Hudson RPO · Remote

  • At Apex Clean Energy, I support the recruitment of top-tier talent committed to accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, I collaborate cross-functionally with hiring leaders to identify, attract, and hire individuals who bring both the technical expertise and the shared passion for sustainability that define our company culture.
  • Working in a mission-driven, innovation-focused environment, I leverage modern recruiting technologies and AI-based tools to streamline sourcing, optimize candidate engagement, and improve hiring efficiency. My approach combines data-informed decision-making with a strong emphasis on candidate experience and long-term cultural fit.
  • Key focus areas of my role include:
  • Partnering with leaders across engineering, development, operations, and corporate teams to build high-performing, values-aligned teams
  • Supporting workforce planning through market intelligence and strategic hiring recommendations
  • Advocating for inclusive hiring practices and helping to amplify Apex’s employer brand within the clean energy space
  • Managing full-cycle recruitment processes while continuously identifying opportunities for process improvement
  • At Apex, I’m proud to contribute to building the teams behind utility-scale renewable energy projects—connecting purpose-driven professionals with impactful careers that help power a more sustainable world.
AI-based toolsCandidate engagementMarket intelligenceTalent AcquisitionRecruiting

Hudson rpo

Senior Talent Aquisition Partner

Nov 2021Present · 4 yrs 4 mos · Hudson RPO · Remote

  • At Hudson RPO, I serve as a dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner, delivering tailored recruitment solutions within fast-paced, client-driven environments. Supporting complex hiring needs across various industries, I act as an embedded extension of each client’s HR function bringing agility, insight, and precision to every search.
  • In this role, I leverage cutting-edge AI recruiting technologies to identify and engage top talent more efficiently, enabling smarter hiring decisions while reducing time-to-hire.
  • As the lead of our internal Technology Roundtable, I designed and facilitated sessions to help recruiters fully leverage our tech stack including ATS, CRM, sourcing platforms, and automation tools. These sessions improved tool adoption, streamlined workflows, and enhanced recruiter performance across the team.
  • In parallel, I actively contributed to our company’s social committees, helping foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. I organized team-building events, recognition initiatives, and wellness activities that strengthened team cohesion and morale.
  • Highlights of my work include:
  • Designing and executing scalable talent acquisition strategies for high-growth and transformation-focused clients
  • Utilizing AI tools to boost sourcing efficiency, candidate matching, and talent market insights
  • Building strong stakeholder relationships and advising on market conditions, hiring trends, and role requirements
  • Promoting employer branding and inclusive hiring practices to attract diverse, high-caliber talent
  • Delivering data-driven reporting and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
  • With a strong focus on partnership and performance, I bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to help Hudson RPO’s clients build exceptional teams.
  • Past clients include: TikTok, Apex Clean Energy, Vantage Elevations, and Solenis.
AI recruiting technologiesStakeholder relationshipsEmployer brandingData-driven reportingTalent AcquisitionRecruiting

Tiktok

Technical Recruiter

Nov 2021Oct 2022 · 11 mos · Hudson RPO

  • As a Technical Recruiter at TikTok, I specialize in identifying and engaging world-class technical talent to support the company’s rapid innovation and global growth. Working within a high-performance, hyper-scale environment, I partner closely with engineering and product leaders to hire across a wide range of technical disciplines—from backend systems and data infrastructure to machine learning and security.
  • I use a combination of AI-powered sourcing platforms, talent market insights, and strategic outreach to build diverse pipelines of highly skilled engineers. My role goes beyond filling roles—it's about advising hiring teams, shaping recruiting strategies, and contributing to the evolution of our global tech org.
  • Key aspects of my work include:
  • Leading full-cycle recruitment for technical roles, with a focus on quality, speed, and candidate experience
  • Collaborating with stakeholders across engineering, product, and data science to deeply understand hiring needs
  • Leveraging the latest recruitment tech and analytics to improve sourcing precision and hiring efficiency
  • Driving initiatives to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in technical hiring
  • Serving as a brand ambassador for TikTok’s tech culture through thoughtful candidate engagement and storytelling
  • At TikTok, I’m excited to play a part in building the teams that power one of the world’s most influential platforms—connecting innovative talent with bold opportunities that make a global impact.
AI-powered sourcing platformsDiversity initiativesRecruitment techTechnical RecruitingRecruiting

Tundra technical solutions

Technical Recruiter

Apr 2020Nov 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos · Toronto

SourcingLinkedIn RecruiterContract Recruitment

St. regis hotels & resorts

Client Specialist

Dec 2018Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

The keg steakhouse + bar

Waiter

Oct 2016Oct 2018 · 2 yrs · On-site

Education

Carleton University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA — Music

Jan 2007Oct 2011

George Brown College

Associate's degree — Marketing

Jan 2019Apr 2021

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