Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist

Join Swish as a Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist

Swish is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company that has been operating since 1956. From coast to coast, we help communities feel confident that the spaces where they work and live are clean, safe, and hygienic. We are Canada’s source for high-quality cleaning supplies and equipment, offering professional-grade, environmentally responsible solutions tailored to our customers’ needs. Our product and service categories include:
Hand Hygiene, Surface Disinfecting, Kitchen, Laundry & Warewash, Floor Care & Matting, Cleaning Tools & Powered Equipment, Safety, PPE, and more. At Swish, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Swish is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company that has been operating since 1956. From coast to coast, we help communities feel confident that the spaces where they work and live are clean, safe, and hygienic. We are Canada’s source for high-quality cleaning supplies and equipment, offering professional-grade, environmentally responsible solutions tailored to our customers’ needs. Our product and service categories include:
Hand Hygiene, Surface Disinfecting, Kitchen, Laundry & Warewash, Floor Care & Matting, Cleaning Tools & Powered Equipment, Safety, PPE, and more. At Swish, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

The Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist is a highly visible, relationship-driven member of the Human Resources team who plays a critical role in shaping the candidate and hiring manager experience. This role serves as the primary ambassador of the organization’s employer brand, representing Swish with energy, professionalism, and authenticity throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

With a strong service mindset and natural ability to build trust, the Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist partners closely with hiring managers to attract, engage, and secure top talent. This position owns recruitment processes, systems, and candidate care, while also providing backup support for HR Operations and project work as needed. The role requires a high level of phone and live interaction, as meaningful, relationship-based communication is central to successful hiring outcomes.

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals, workforce plans, and future growth needs.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR leadership to anticipate hiring needs and proactively plan recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Business Partner on workforce planning initiatives and the creation, review, and maintenance of job descriptions.
• Take an active, outbound approach to recruitment by sourcing and engaging candidates through a variety of channels beyond traditional postings.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, delivering a high-touch, engaging, and professional experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on recruiting strategy, candidate assessment, and market insights.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including:
• Candidate sourcing and screening
• High-volume phone and virtual interviews
• Interview scheduling, preparation, and participation
• Candidate evaluation, ranking, and selection support
• Offer preparation, presentation, and negotiation
• Represent the organization positively and enthusiastically, effectively "selling" the company, culture, and opportunities to prospective candidates.

• Own and manage the pre-boarding and onboarding experience for new hires.
• Coordinate and facilitate Day 1 orientation activities.
• Conduct Week 1 and Month 1 check-ins to…