Talent Acquisition & Programs Manager
Position: Talent Acquisition & Programs Manager
Location: Waterloo Region, ON (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Existing, Full-Time Permanent position
Salary Range: $95K – $120K
Our client is looking for a dynamic Talent Acquisition & Programs Manager to lead and evolve their recruitment strategy at a pivotal stage of growth. This is more than a hiring role — it’s an opportunity to shape how the organization attracts, engages, and secures top talent.
You’ll architect innovative talent strategies, champion an exceptional candidate experience, and build scalable programs that fuel long-term success. Blending operational excellence with strategic leadership, you’ll empower hiring leaders, elevate recruitment processes, and drive meaningful People & Culture initiatives that strengthen the organization from the inside out.
If you’re energized by building high-impact programs, influencing stakeholders, and creating hiring experiences that truly stand out — this role offers the platform to do it.
Our Client Offers:
Hybrid work model (candidates are required to work from our Waterloo office for 2+ days/week)
A competitive compensation package including comprehensive health benefits
4 weeks of paid vacation time
Here’s what you’ll do:
You’ll own full-cycle recruitment from intake to offer, partnering closely with hiring managers to attract, assess, and secure top talent aligned with both business needs and culture. In addition to delivering exceptional hiring outcomes, you’ll build and refine scalable recruitment strategies — creating clear, standardized processes, tools, and best practices that elevate interview quality, reduce bias, and drive consistency across the organization.
Full-Cycle Recruitment:
Manage and execute end-to-end recruitment processes for all roles, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and cultural fit.
Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to provide strategic guidance, workforce planning insights, and support throughout the hiring process.
Develop proactive strategies for sourcing high-quality candidates through a variety of channels, including networking, direct sourcing, partnerships, and digital platforms.
Strategic Recruitment Projects:
Develop and implement a comprehensive Hiring Manager coaching program to enhance interview effectiveness, mitigate bias, and improve overall hiring outcomes.
Design, refine, and maintain a Hiring Guide that outlines best practices, standardized processes, and tools to support recruitment efforts.
Drive continuous improvement using stakeholder feedback and industry best practices.
Metrics and Reporting:
Track, analyze, and report on key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire) to identify trends, optimize processes, and inform leadership decisions.
Present insights and recommendations to leadership to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of talent acquisition strategies.
Drive DEI recruitment initiatives to support a commitment to an inclusive workforce.
Employer Branding & Candidate Experience:
Partner with Marketing to elevate employer brand across recruitment channels.
Ensure a consistent and compelling candidate experience across all touchpoints.
Act as a point of escalation for resolving complex or sensitive recruitment matters.
HR and Talent Initiatives:
Support broader HR and talent management initiatives, such as onboarding program enhancements, succession planning, and workforce planning projects.
Partner with leadership to align recruitment strategies with long-term organizational goals and culture.
Vendor and Tool Management:
Oversee relationships with recruitment vendors and job boards, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal ROI.
Evaluate and implement applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools to improve operational efficiency.
Here’s what you’ll need to be successful:
5+ years of progressive full cycle recruitment experience; experience in the technology sector is an asset.
Experience recruiting technical talent with an established network of industry contacts.
Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders.
Proficient ability to analyze recruitment metrics and translate insights into actionable strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages to attract top talent.
Strong organizational and project management skills with a proactive approach to handling multiple priorities.
A strategic thinker who is highly detail-oriented, with a passion for continuous improvement in recruitment and hiring practices.
If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to connect. Apply today!
We gratefully appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our client is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all applicants throughout the recruiting and selection process. Please let us know about any accommodation and/or support requirements.
Please note: we are only accepting applications from those authorized to work in Canada and we are not currently sponsoring any temporary or permanent work visas.
Use of AI in Hiring: We may use AI-assisted tools to enhance the efficiency of the recruitment process for our clients. However, all applications are reviewed by human recruiters and all hiring decisions are made by human decision-makers.