Manager, Talent Acquisition

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Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect and innovation.

This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.

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**Position overview**:
The Region of Waterloo’s talent team is on a transformational journey and is looking for a strong leader, who is passionate about driving change through the implementation of innovative, best in class Talent Acquisition practices.

Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, Client Experience and Solutions, the Manager, Talent Acquisition is accountable for the design and implementation of modernized recruitment programs, in order to drive a more strategic, service centric and programmatic approach to sourcing, attracting and hiring top talent.

A key part of this mandate is to develop proactive recruitment and outreach activities in support of the Region’s talent needs today and into the future.

This work will be supported and enabled by greater use of technology, tools, and as well as enhanced hiring manager engagement and supports.

**Who you are**:
You are an enthusiastic, creative and collaborative self-starter who thrives in an environment of innovation and change. Your passion for sourcing and finding top talent is infectious. You challenge the status quo, find solutions to problems and go the extra mile to exceed clients’ expectations. You represent our brand with passion and pride and are a real team player. You excel at building relationships, influencing others, and leading change.

**What you will achieve in this role**:
The core responsibilities of the Manager, Talent Acquisition include the following:
Building programs and strategies to transform the recruitment function and modernize current approaches, with priority focus on strategic and/or complex hiring

In active partnership with the Talent team and other key stakeholders, this work will include the following:
Building our Employer Brand and social media presence (in partnership with Corporate Communications)

Managing strategic partnerships with educational and other like institutions (i.e. campus recruitment strategy)

Effective Vendor / Consultant management

Building Hiring Manager capability, readiness and accountability to forecast needs, source, attract and hire the best talent

Identify best practices to address recruitment of equity deserving groups and develop partnerships with community agencies that assist with same

Ongoing process review and modernization using recruitment metrics, trends and related data

Develop training content and oversee delivery

Supporting effective Workforce Planning (in partnership with the Total Rewards team and HR Business Partners)

Act as a contributing member of the Talent Acquisition team with direct recruitment efforts in select areas - such as senior level hiring - working closely with the Director and the Talent Acquisition team.

Perform other related duties as assigned

**What you bring to this role**:
7 to 10 years applicable experience in talent acquisition, including program development & management.

Undergraduate degree or diploma in business or HR management. HR/Talent Management certification would be considered an asset.

Exposure to/understanding of leading talent acquisition practices, technology and methodologies in the marketplace. Experience driving innovative recruitment programs is important.

A demonstrated ability to understand and translate strategic and operational needs into tangible talent acquisition programs

Experience in strong relationship building and change management

Experience with data analytics and trending

Strong project management capabilities.

Exceptional relationship builder and collaborator.

Ability to share expertise and provoke thinking, to effectively influence stakeholders and clients.

Creative, innovative thinker with the ability to find new and/or unique solutions to challenges.

Excellent coaching and facilitation skills.

**Additional Information**:
In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, we have a strong focus on health and wellness, including fitness facilities and family-focused benefits.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment a