Manager, Talent Acquisition

**Manager, Talent Acquisition & Onboarding (St Thomas, ON)**
- ST.000051

Primary Location Canada-Ontario-London

We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

**We are currently looking for a **Manager, Talent Acquisition & Onboarding** based out of St. Thomas, ON**

Our mission has started Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory in St. Thomas will carry out all battery activities - from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories. Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. Our goal is to contribute a positive impact to our global society, the environment and the economy. To reach these goals we need your POWER

For the ramp-up phase of our North American operations, we are looking for a passionate Manager, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding who wants to “CELLebrate” in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment. Reporting temporarily to the Chief Human Resources Officer of Volkswagen Group Canada, you will work closely with our PowerCo SE Headquarters in Germany as well as with colleagues from the Volkswagen Group Canada (VGCA) in Ajax, ON to lead the talent team.

The scope of this role will oversee the Planning, Recruiting & Selection, Employer Branding, future Talent programs, Onboarding & Relocation for scaling this start-up journey. This role will be critical to the success of the development of our North American battery plant.

**The role will be based out of St. Thomas, ON. It is classified as hybrid with a requirement to be on site for 2 days at the St. Thomas facility.**

**Role Responsibilities**:
Talent Strategy
- Design comprehensive strategies for talent acquisition that are in line with PowerCo SE’s Talent Acquisition strategy.
- Collaborate closely with PowerCo SE (Germany), VW Group Canada (VGCA), other HR team members to deliver a strategic workforce and talent plan that will support recruitment, onboarding and retention.
- Collaborate with HRBPs and senior leadership of departments to understand and forecast their specific talent needs and align with the recruitment strategy.
- Allocate Talent Acquisition budget, determine make-or-buy strategies and manage external vendors.
- Engage with industry best practice forums and industry benchmarking activities with regards to Talent Acquisition topics in the region.
- Provide strategic leadership that aims at enhancing the overall employee journey by developing and implementing innovative onboarding programs and fostering a positive workplace culture, inclusive of current market trends, approaches, and applicable support systems
- Act as a key organizational resource to senior executive members, directors and managers.

HR programs, Processes, and Systems
- Establish and implement best practices to improve the efficiency of talent acquisition workflows.
- Seek and implement feedback at regular intervals from new hires, hiring managers, and HRBPs to ensure that the recruitment process remains competitive and effective.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and excellence by leading and mentoring a high-performing team of recruiters, coordinators, and other talent acquisition professionals
- Champion DEI initiatives, ensuring that the workforce reflects our global customer base and is inclusive of all backgrounds and perspectives.

Employer Branding & Future Talent Programs
- Build strategic connections with industry professionals and educational institutions for the purpose of identifying and attracting top talent
- Develop an employer branding & future talent roadmap including example employer branding campaigns, recruiting fairs and events or other HR marketing activities for different target groups
- Keep up-to-date with the current trends and latest tools in recruitment technology. Leverage tools such as applicant tracking systems (ATS) and AI-driven solutions, to ensure that the Talent Acquisition process is efficient and effective. Recommend technology enhancements when appropriate.
- Ensure that all hiring and onboarding practices are in line with the relevant employment laws and regulations.

Onboarding & Relocation
- Develop and implement onboarding protocols for employees including both local and international hires
- Lead the administering of retention surveys and monitoring of key metrics
- Oversee the off-boarding procedures and managing early departure processes
- Manage the relocation process

**Role Requirements**
- Associate’s Degree/Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field, and/or equival