Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

About Clutch:

We're on a mission to reinvent the way people buy, sell, and own cars. Are you game?
Clutch is Canada's largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless, hassle-free car-buying experience to drivers everywhere. Customers can browse hundreds of cars from the comfort of their home, get the right one delivered to their door, and enjoy peace of mind with our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee… and that's just the beginning.
Named two years in a row to the Globe & Mail's list of the Top Growing Companies in Canada and also awarded spots on Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500 lists, we're looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to our growing team.
Headquartered in Toronto, Clutch was founded in 2017 and currently services Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island. Clutch is backed by a number of world-class investors, including D1 Capital, Canaan, Real Ventures, BrandProject, and Upper90. To learn more, visit

About the role:

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead and scale our recruitment function during a phase of rapid growth. This role is critical to shaping Clutch's workforce, culture, and employer brand. You'll oversee the entire talent acquisition process, implement data-driven strategies, and mentor a high-performing recruitment team to ensure we attract and retain top talent. This is a full-time, in-office leadership role with direct impact on company-wide growth.

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Lead, mentor, and grow the recruitment team, fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture.

• Partner with executives and department heads to forecast hiring needs and plan workforce growth.

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment across all departments, including sourcing, interviewing, and offer management.

• Track and report on recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and cost-per-hire.

• Optimize and scale recruitment tools, systems, and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

• Build and promote a strong employer brand to attract top talent.

• Ensure a positive candidate experience at every stage of the hiring process.

• Represent Clutch at career fairs, industry events, and networking opportunities.

• Manage external recruiting partners, negotiate contracts, and monitor vendor performance.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in recruitment/talent acquisition, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of developing and scaling recruitment strategies in high-growth environments.

• Strong understanding of recruitment technologies (ATS, sourcing tools, HR analytics).

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to analyze problems, resolve challenges, and maintain a strong focus on candidate experience.

It'd be great if you have:

• Experience in high-growth tech or e-commerce companies.

• Knowledge of employer branding strategies in competitive markets.

• Experience managing external recruitment agencies and vendor contracts.

Why you'll love it at Clutch:

• Autonomy & ownership – opportunity to build your processes and influence company workforce at every level.

• Help shape the future of car buying and selling in Canada by leading a critical part of our customer experience.

• Broad and direct ownership over talent acquisition during a phase of rapid growth.

• We are dedicated to attracting and retaining top talent with top-of-market compensation packages.

• Above-market health & dental benefits.

Employment Type:

New, Permanent Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually 

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits plans include healthcare, dental care, vision care, prescriptions, life insurance, and dependent coverage; start from day 1.

• Pay decisions reflect objective criteria: skills, performance, market benchmarking, responsibilities, and working conditions.

Clutch is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email