Talent Acquisition Manager in St. John's, NL

Talent Acquisition Manager Job Description

A Talent Acquisition Manager leads and executes comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract, select, and onboard top talent. This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, leading a team of talent acquisition specialists, and partnering with hiring managers to understand their needs. The Manager develops innovative sourcing strategies, optimizes recruitment processes, and ensures a positive candidate experience. This position demands strong leadership, excellent communication, a strategic mindset, and deep knowledge of recruitment best practices. Typically, 5-8 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with 2-3 years in a management or supervisory role, is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is essential, with relevant certifications (e.g., CPHR, RPR) highly preferred. A solid understanding of Canadian employment laws and labour market dynamics is crucial.

Typical talent acquisition manager duties:

Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of talent acquisition specialists.

Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for various roles across the organization.

Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and recruitment plans.

Identify and implement innovative sourcing techniques to attract diverse candidates.

Optimize recruitment technology and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Analyze recruitment metrics to identify trends and improve efficiency.

Ensure compliance with Canadian employment legislation and best practices throughout the hiring process.

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Salary for Talent Acquisition Manager in St. John's, NL

86807 - 107274

Low

86807

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

95041

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

107274

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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