Talent Acquisition Manager

About Minga

At Minga, we’re creating the Student Behavior Platform schools can’t imagine running without. We’re on a mission to make school life run smoother and have fun while we’re at it.

We’re a tight-knit team of curious, creative, and low-ego humans who genuinely enjoy working together. We care deeply about the work we do and the people we do it with, and that shows up in how we lead, collaborate, and celebrate.

Our culture is built on trust, ownership, and continuous learning. Whether you’re working from our Kelowna HQ or remotely, you’ll have the autonomy to do your best work, the support to grow, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of educators and students.

The Role

We’re not just hiring for a position, we’re adding a teammate. Someone who wants to help build what’s next, take real ownership, and grow with us along the way.

As a Talent Acquisition Manager at Minga, you’ll lead our talent acquisition strategy end-to-end. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you’ll partner closely with leaders across Product, Sales, CX, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations to design and execute hiring strategies that scale with our business. You’ll be the go-to expert for all things TA: building strong pipelines, shaping candidate experiences, and ensuring we attract and hire the best talent to fuel Minga’s growth.

This is an IC role with big impact. You’ll own our TA function, influence how we grow, and help build the high-performance teams that make Minga a place people love to work.

What You’ll Do

• Own and drive Minga’s talent acquisition strategy across all departments, aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with leaders in Product, Sales, CX, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations to understand team needs, hiring priorities, and workforce plans.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing top candidates.
• Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and partnerships.
• Create an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Minga’s values and culture.
• Develop and refine TA processes, tools, and metrics to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with the Director of People & Culture on headcount planning, talent forecasting, and workforce strategy.
• Provide hiring manager coaching and interview training to strengthen consistency and decision-making.
• Use data and insights to track progress, measure success, and continuously improve TA performance.
• Champion employer branding initiatives to showcase Minga as a top destination for talent.

What We Require

• 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with proven success hiring across multiple functions (Sales, Product, Engineering, CX, Marketing, Ops).
• Strong track record managing full-cycle recruitment in high-growth or SaaS/tech environments.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and senior leaders on recruitment strategy.
• Proficiency with ATS and sourcing tools; confident in building proactive pipelines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• A data-driven mindset, comfortable using metrics to guide strategy and decision-making.

Who You Are

• A builder at heart; you love creating scalable TA processes that make a difference.
• A trusted partner who can balance candidate experience with business needs.
• Energized by collaboration, but confident operating independently as an IC.
  Curious and adaptable; you ask the right questions, listen deeply, and pivot quickly when needed.
  Passionate about people, culture, and the role TA plays in building high-performing teams.
• Excited by Minga’s mission and motivated to help us attract the best talent to drive our growth.

How We Work (and What We Value)
Our values aren’t just what we believe, they’re how we show up every day:

🌱 Growth – Always learning, always evolving
💬 Respect – Every voice matters
🧭 Integrity – Doing what’s right, even when it’s hard
🔥 Passion – Bringing energy and heart to everything we do

What You Can Expect at Minga

Flexible, Hybrid-First Work: Work in a way that works for you. Our hybrid model blends in-office collaboration days with the freedom of remote work. Some roles are fully remote, and we make sure our remote teammates are just as engaged, connected, and celebrated as those in the office.

Inclusive leadership: Monthly CEO Lunch & Learns, open Q&As, and transparent updates; our leadership team listens, acts, and keeps the lines of communication open

Culture of connection: Social events, virtual meetups, and 2 annual offsites to bring everyone together

Growth investment: We invest in you. With dedicated time and budget for growth, you’ll have the freedom to explore, upskill, and expand your impact

Recognition that matters:  From Slack shoutouts to company-wide recognition we pause to celebrate progress

Perks with purpose: 

• Equitable pay + transparency
• Flexible PTO (vacation + personal days)
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for you & your family
• Mental health and wellness support
• A team that leads with heart, values every voice, and loves what they do

👋 Sound like your kind of place?
Apply now, we’d love to meet you.

What You Can Expect From Us

At Minga, you’re more than just an application, you’re a real person with a story we want to hear. Every résumé is reviewed by a human on our team (no bots ghosting you here), and we make it our mission to keep you in the loop from hello to final decision.

We believe in clear communication, mutual respect, and making sure every candidate walks away feeling valued; whether we end up working together or not.

If this role feels like a fit, or even a maybe, hit that apply button. We’re genuinely excited to learn more about you.

Let’s build something meaningful together.