Director, Talent Acquisition

Isaac Operations; Coppabella; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Future fund bonus 2-4% of compensation

25 days paid vacation

No weekend work

100% covered benefits package by Isaac

Top Workplace recognition (Canada)

Job summary

Isaac Operations is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead and evolve our hiring strategy across Campus Recruitment and Experienced Hiring. You will oversee full-cycle recruitment for consulting/front-office teams and head office functions, driving scalable strategies and partnering with senior leaders to hire exceptional performers.

You will manage a team of 8-10 and work to strengthen our employer brand while refining processes and leveraging data to improve outcomes in a

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including leadership experience overseeing high-volume and professional services recruitment.
• Experience leading experienced hiring functions.
• Experience leading and developing mid-sized Talent Acquisition teams.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition within consulting, professional services, or similarly high-performance environments.
• Experience recruiting within both Canadian and US markets, including understanding differences in talent landscapes and recruitment strategies is an asset.
• Proven ability to build and scale recruitment strategies in fast-growing organizations.
• Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively with senior leadership teams.
• Demonstrated success hiring high-performing talent with a focus on quality, precision, and long-term fit.
• Strong analytical and operational mindset with experience using recruitment data to drive decision-making and strategy.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ATS platforms, recruitment systems, and recruitment operations best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall talent acquisition strategy across Campus Recruitment and Experienced Hiring.
• Oversee hiring across consulting/front-office teams and head office functions across Canada and the US.
• Lead, coach, and develop a Talent Acquisition team of approximately 8-10 team members across campus and experienced hiring.
• Build scalable recruitment strategies and processes to support the company's continued growth.
• Partner closely with executive leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and talent priorities.
• Continuously refine selection processes to ensure we identify top talent with accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Drive recruitment planning, forecasting, and pipeline strategy across multiple business areas.
• Use recruitment data and market insights to inform hiring strategies, improve outcomes, and identify opportunities.
• Strengthen Isaac's employer brand and market presence across both campus and experienced talent markets.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience across all stages of the recruitment process.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People & Culture, leadership teams, and operational stakeholders to support long-term growth objectives.
• Evaluate and improve recruiting systems, tools, workflows, and operational processes to support scale.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Strategic hiring

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Data-driven decisions

ATS platforms

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

The Opportunity.

At Isaac Operations, our people have always been at the centre of how we grow. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead and evolve our hiring strategy across both Campus Recruitment and Experienced Hiring.

This role will oversee full-cycle talent acquisition across the organization, including our campus program, front-office consulting recruitment, and head office hiring. We're looking for a strategic and hands‑on leader who understands how to build high‑performing teams within a fast‑paced, high‑growth professional services environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, operational excellence, and a sharp eye for talent. They are energized by building scalable recruitment strategies, partnering closely with senior leaders, and ensuring we continue to hire exceptional performers with consistency and precision.

Who we are.

While technically we're an operational consultancy, we don't like to call ourselves consultants. We're a collection of engineers, innovators and creators who work with companies across industries to simplify the complex, realize untapped potential, and uncover opportunities. We know that our people are our superpower and loving your Monday to Friday is important to us. We've been recognized as one of the top 10 Best Places to Work in Canada for the past 7 years, and number 1 in 2022, which we know has something to do with our culture of rewarding great work with great experiences, fostering rapid career growth, and sharing the success of the business with the whole team.

What You'll Do.

• Lead the overall talent acquisition strategy across Campus Recruitment and Experienced Hiring
• Oversee hiring across consulting/front‑office teams and head office functions across Canada and the US
• Lead, coach, and develop a Talent Acquisition team of approximately 8-10 team members across campus and experienced hiring
• Build scalable recruitment strategies and processes to support the company's continued growth
• Partner closely with executive leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and talent priorities
• Continuously refine selection processes to ensure we identify top talent with accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
• Drive recruitment planning, forecasting, and pipeline strategy across multiple business areas
• Use recruitment data and market insights to inform hiring strategies, improve outcomes, and identify opportunities
• Strengthen Isaac's employer brand and market presence across both campus and experienced talent markets
• Ensure a high‑quality candidate experience across all stages of the recruitment process
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with People & Culture, leadership teams, and operational stakeholders to support long‑term growth objectives
• Evaluate and improve recruiting systems, tools, workflows, and operational processes to support scale

What You Bring.

• 8-10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including leadership experience overseeing high‑volume and professional services recruitment
• Experience leading experienced hiring functions
• Experience leading and developing mid‑sized Talent Acquisition teams
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition within consulting, professional services, or similarly high‑performance environments
• Experience recruiting within both Canadian and US markets, including understanding differences in talent landscapes and recruitment strategies is an asset
• Proven ability to build and scale recruitment strategies in fast‑growing organizations
• Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively with senior leadership teams
• Demonstrated success hiring high‑performing talent with a focus on quality, precision, and long‑term fit
• Strong analytical and operational mindset with experience using recruitment data to drive decision‑making and strategy
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and relationship‑building skills
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience with ATS platforms, recruitment systems, and recruitment operations best practices

Why work for us?

• We offer a future fund bonus of 2-4% on top of your compensation, which you can use however you choose.
• You can enjoy 25 days paid vacation
• You'll do really meaningful work that makes a strong impact for our clients
• You'll have the opportunity for rapid learning and career growth with our training and development programs
• You'll work with amazing people who genuinely love to spend time together
• You'll get to partake in really fun company sponsored activities & trips
• No weekend work
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package 100% covered by Isaac
• We've been named #1 Best Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work for companies with under 100 employees (2022)
• We've been named Top 10 Best Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work 9 out of the last 10 years and recognized for Best Workplace for Mental Health, Inclusion and Young Talent

Life at Isaac.

We push ourselves, in all aspects of our lives. You will be given a lot of responsibility early on in your career. You will be challenged beyond your comfort zone, but we'll be there to support you - every step of the way. We value work‑life balance, and part of this is a rule that we don't work on weekends. As of 6pm on Friday, your only job is to make the most of the weekend.

Additional Information.

At Isaac our business is delivered by our people, and we are proud to say that we are an equal opportunity workplace that doesn't discriminate in employment on the basis of any protected grounds. Including, but not limited to, age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy and breast feeding), and sexual orientation. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization - an opportunity to step into a role where your talents will make a meaningful difference.

Every application is reviewed by a member of our Talent team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans.

Learn more about the Isaac Operations and the work we do by checking out our Instagram @isaacoperations.