Manager, Talent (Talent Acquisition/Talent Development)

The Opportunity

Join Wajax as a Manager, Talent, where you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing programs throughout the talent lifecycle that deliver on our value of developing potential and expertise. Your interest in both talent attraction and selection plus talent development will help drive excellence and engagement, and future-proof the organization. This is your chance to lead a team, collaborate with forward-thinking professionals and design talent solutions that attract top talent and enable employees at all levels to build great careers at Wajax.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and grow your career with a dynamic and supportive team, Wajax is the place for you!

The Role

Join us to:

• Ensure the ongoing and future organizational talent demands are met through 4B approach to talent management (buy, build, borrow, bot) including fostering relationships with external vendors.
• Develop and leverage key internal and external metrics to report on progress, gain insights, drive improvement and make recommendations for various talent programs including talent acquisition, employee engagement, leadership and talent development, and talent management initiatives.
• Lead Wajax-wide transformation projects for talent systems and process with input from business stakeholders and collaborating with the HRBP, HRIS and IT teams to map out timing and support.
• Strategize and oversee the talent attraction strategy and team deliverables including proactive programs and external recruitment consulting support.
• Support the team in establishing efficient processes and ongoing enhancements, fostering a continuous improvement mindset.
• Leverage the Wajax culture, purpose and values to develop programs and policies that enhance the people experience.
• This is a Hybrid role including 2-3 days onsite in Toronto.

What you bring:

• Education:  University Degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience
• Work Experience: Team leadership of one or more talent functions (talent development / OD / TA); change management; experience in a matrixed organization an asset.
• Knowledge:   Talent development (learning, leadership) frameworks; learning design; program design and evaluation; talent attraction strategies; Microsoft Office; relevant industry knowledge an asset. 
• Bilingual (English/French) strongly preferred

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program. 

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

Compensation:

Base pay $120,000.00-$130,000.00 per annum plus an Annual Incentive Bonus. Pay may vary based on skills, expertise, and performance, and is a component of the total rewards package.

This is a current replacement vacancy.

Wajax does not use AI powered recruitment processes.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

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