Director of Talent Acquisition and Development

14 hours ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada WAVE Full time
About the Role

The Director, Talent will be responsible for leading the Talent function of the People & Culture team, overseeing Talent Acquisition and Talent Development, and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and cultural transformation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Talent Acquisition:
  • Develop and implement an inclusive recruitment process that reflects the values and strategic direction of Wave, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and a best-in-class candidate experience.
  • Optimize recruitment systems and processes to improve candidate experience and hiring manager satisfaction.
  • Design and deliver internal training and certification programs for hiring managers.
  • Enhance and promote the company's Employee Value Proposition and employer brand to attract high-quality candidates and position the company as an employer of choice.
  • Lead the development of innovative recruitment processes and sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions.
  • Talent Development:
  • Consult and collaborate with stakeholders across Wave to design and deliver impactful learning programs.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive talent development strategy in collaboration with the P&C team that supports the company's transformation and objectives.
  • Work with the People Operations team to build out development planning and career pathing within the Growth module in our people management system.
  • Oversee the design and delivery of training programs, including leadership development, technical skills training, and soft skills enhancement.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, ensuring that initiatives are aligned with business needs and employee career growth.
  • Build relationships with external vendors and utilize, as needed.
  • Contribute to performance management programs and processes through training to ensure all employees receive relevant and timely feedback throughout the year.
  • Leadership:
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of practices and processes and assess the need for change.
  • Establish overall goals and objectives for the team, identifying areas for improvement and change, and identifying metrics to analyze impact.
  • Lead, motivate, and support a high-performing team of professionals.
  • Exercise commercial-mindedness while managing budgets and expenditures.
  • Stay up-to-date on talent acquisition and talent development trends and practices.
  • Champion equity and diversity in all talent programs and processes in support of an inclusive culture and work environment.
What You'll Bring
  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in talent management, with experience as a successful people leader.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
  • Excitement about a greenfield opportunity.
  • Relevant HR or L&D certifications are a plus.
  • Advanced knowledge of talent sourcing and selection techniques and effective use of technology.
  • Exceptional collaboration skills with a passion for building an inclusive work environment.
  • Hands-on experience as a recruiter and using applicant tracking and recruitment tools.
  • Experience with Lever and Lattice is an asset.
About Wave

At Wave, you're treated like the incredible human being you are. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates the best workplace. We embrace our differences, value individuality, and the broad spectrum of every Waver's skills and abilities. We challenge each other from a place of respect and pursuit of continuous growth. We trust each other and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work, every day.

We've been continuously recognized as one of Canada's Top Ten Most Admired Corporate Cultures and one of Canada's Great Places to Work in categories including Technology, Millennials, Mental Health, Inclusion, and Women.



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