Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition – Early Careers

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. Lead the Early Careers Talent Acquisition Consultants and Specialists team through regular 1:1 meetings, mentorship, and leadership meetings .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$80,000 - CA$128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading talent acquisition strategies, particularly in campus recruitment, while effectively managing teams and building strategic partnerships. Proficient in data analysis, communication, and developing initiatives that drive results and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Talent Acquisition LeadershipCampus Recruitment StrategyData Analysis SkillsPeople Leadership ExperienceStakeholder Partnership Building

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Hard Skills

Full Recruitment CycleROI MeasurementKPI ReportingDEI InitiativesOnboarding ManagementPerformance ManagementSocial Media Strategy

Soft Skills

Strong Presentation SkillsStrategic ThinkingCreative Problem-SolvingExcellent CommunicationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionCampus RecruitmentContinuous ImprovementPartnership DevelopmentStudent Success Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Early Careers Talent Acquisition Consultants and Specialists team through regular 1:1 meetings, mentorship, and leadership meetings
Lead the full recruitment cycle, including posting, resume screening, interviews, debriefs, and offers
Develop a comprehensive campus strategy based on market data and expertise
Build strategic partnerships with business units to enhance campus recruitment and advise business partners
Contribute to the portfolio's social media strategy
Create, measure, and report on ROI, KPIs, and DEI initiatives
Lead continuous improvement of campus recruitment strategies, partnerships, and processes
Attend and/or lead internal and external events during business and non-business hours
Manage onboarding and performance for students in the portfolio
Lead student initiatives and contribute to student success and development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years of overall talent acquisition experience
At least three years of campus recruitment experience
People leadership experience demonstrating success leading, developing, and managing teams is preferred
Strong presentation skills with comfort presenting to both internal and external audiences
Ability to travel to various campuses during busy recruitment periods
Ability to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders, partnering business units, and candidates
Strategic thinking with creative problem-solving abilities based on business needs
Excellent communication and data analysis skills
Results-driven approach
Adaptability and resilience
Ability to quickly pivot and deliver on business priorities
Comfort taking calculated risks

Benefits

Comp & perks

A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
An environment of continuous learning and improvement
Work-life balance by scheduling your day around your priorities and having more time for the important things
Hybrid work flexibility from both the office and virtually
Incentive plans for eligible employees, with payment subject to individual and company performance
Accommodation support for persons with disabilities and alternative-format job postings