Senior Director, Talent Excellence

5 days ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Compass Group Full time

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward

Job Summary

As the Senior Director, Talent Excellence, you will lead the evolution of how we attract, develop, and empower exceptional people to thrive and make a difference. Reporting to the Chief People and Transformation Officer, you'll champion a people-first vision — one that blends curiosity, care, and bold thinking — to shape the future of work at Compass Group.

Now, if you were to come on board as the Senior Director, Talent Excellence, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

  • Craft and execute a cohesive Talent Strategy that aligns with business goals and culture.
  • Partner with senior leaders to anticipate capability needs and build organizational readiness.
  • Lead a high-performing team of talent acquisition (hourly and salaried), learning, and development professionals.
  • Integrate data and technology to drive intelligent talent insights and measurable impact.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and storyteller — influencing leaders to think differently about people, potential, and growth.
  • Inspire innovation in how we recruit, develop, and retain the best talent in the industry.
  • Model transparent, accountable leadership – building trust through authenticity.
  • Create a culture of ownership where people feel both supported and challenged to do their best.

Think you have what it takes to be our Senior Director, Talent Excellence? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you are the best fit:

  • An authentic leader with deep expertise in at least two of the three domains: talent acquisition, learning & development, and/or talent management.
  • A strategic thinker who can connect culture, business strategy, and people growth in powerful ways.
  • A modern leader — data-savvy, tech-enabled, AI curious and human-centered.
  • A builder and collaborator who thrives on creating systems that unlock human potential.
  • A storyteller and influencer who can inspire change and drive alignment at all levels.
  • 10+ years of progressive HR/talent experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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