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Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Wilson
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
$120,000 - $150,000 CAD yearly

Description and Requirements

Title: Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Work Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite) 
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Mississauga, ON 
Compensation: $120-$150 K salary + bonus + 3 weeks vacation + RSP matching + benefits 

Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition & Human Resources, the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition will play a pivotal role in advancing the company's employer brand and recruitment strategy, supporting the company’s continued growth. With a clear vision and the ability to lead, coach, and elevate a highly engaged TA team, this leader will drive strategies that attract, assess, and secure top talent across the organization. The Senior Manager leads an engaged TA team responsible for end-to-end hiring across Retail, Corporate/Technical, and Executive functions. As a strategic business partner, the Senior Manager will strengthen our Talent Acquisition practice by fostering proactive, impactful partnerships with our retail and corporate leadership teams.

What will you be doing?

  • Lead the end-to-end Talent Acquisition function across retail, corporate, and executive hiring, ensuring strong delivery against hiring plans and alignment to business priorities.
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to the TA team, strengthening capability in recruitment strategy, stakeholder management, and delivery across complex searches.
  • Foster a highly engaged TA team by creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performance environment, recognizing that strong engagement is foundational to delivering exceptional hiring outcomes.
  • Drive a performance and feedback-driven culture within the TA team, setting clear expectations, providing ongoing coaching, and holding the team accountable to high standards of delivery and stakeholder experience.
  • Lead staffing strategy and execution for senior leadership roles (in partnership with the SVP, HR and CPO), while supporting broader corporate hiring as needed.
  • Own end-to-end talent acquisition delivery across all levels and business units, including high-volume retail hiring and corporate recruitment.
  • Champion and evolve the company's employment brand as a platform to attract and engage top talent in the market.
  • Create an equitable and barrier-free talent acquisition process by aligning talent strategy with the company's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and enhance high-volume recruitment through sourcing strategies, vendor partnerships, systems, process improvements, and assessment tools.
  • Build a data-driven function, using insights to guide sourcing strategies, vendor investments, and hiring decisions.
  • Maintain strong visibility on workforce trends and hiring activity, providing insights that may impact operating costs and planning.
  • Partner with HR to support talent management and succession planning, creating visibility and opportunity for internal talent.
  • Oversee the company-wide relocation program.
  • Stay current on market best practices in talent acquisition, including technology, social media, and niche sourcing channels.
  • Manage Talent Acquisition operations, including budget, vendors, and external partners, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.
What experience do you have?

  • 7 to 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with experience leading and managing a high-performing function in a medium to large organization.
  • University or college degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Experience managing a high-volume recruitment function, along with strong experience leading corporate and executive recruitment.
  • A combination of agency and in-house experience is ideal.
  • Demonstrated team leadership and people management, with a track record of developing talent and building capability within teams.
  • Experience developing and executing talent acquisition strategies, with the ability to adapt based on business needs and market conditions.
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to build relationships and establish trust, credibility, and influence with stakeholders.
  • Adaptable, a self-starter, and comfortable in a high-growth environment where ambiguity and pace are expected. You are motivated by building and improving, not maintaining the status quo.
All interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a resume by clicking “Apply Now.”

The indicated pay range is a good‑faith estimate based on required qualifications, experience, training, and other factors permitted by law. It reflects the pay band established by the client company. Actual offers may vary depending on skills, experience, geographic location, and expected work quality. Most candidates start in the lower half of the range. Pay history is not considered where prohibited by law. This information serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions.

To support a fair and efficient hiring process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help review applications. Our team carefully reviews all candidates, and AI is used only as a support tool—never as the sole decision-maker.