Head – Talent Acquisition

Dimensions HRD Consultants; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking a Head – Talent Acquisition to spearhead strategic hiring initiatives and enhance employer branding. The role involves optimizing talent acquisition processes, driving diversity hiring, and building relationships with targeted universities. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in managing TA budgets and fostering a client-service mindset. This position offers the opportunity to lead innovative projects like the TA Operating Model 2.0, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading talent acquisition strategies and initiatives.
• Strong understanding of analytics and reporting within talent acquisition.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with universities and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive TA strategy.
• Strengthen strategic relationships with universities.
• Lead external strategic hiring aligned with organizational objectives.
• Conceptualize and implement TA Operating Model 2.0 for efficiency.
• Drive diversity hiring initiatives across functions.
• Manage TA budgets and vendor relationships.

Skills

Strategic hiring initiatives

Diversity hiring

Talent acquisition processes

Employer branding

Client-service mindset

Job description

We are looking for a senior leader to join as Head – Talent Acquisition. This role will lead strategic hiring initiatives, enhance employer branding, drive diversity hiring, and optimize talent acquisition processes across technology, regional group functions, and ground sales teams across India.

Role Specifications

• Develop and execute a comprehensive TA strategy including market research, branding campaigns, job marketing, referrals, and university partnerships.
• Strengthen strategic relationships with targeted universities via structured engagement plans, leadership connect, and employer branding initiatives.
• Lead external strategic hiring aligned with succession planning and organizational objectives.
• Conceptualize and implement TA Operating Model 2.0 for process efficiency, faster turnaround, superior candidate experience, and AI/technology enablement.
• Build proactive talent pipelines to improve internal sourcing and hiring speed.
• Drive diversity hiring initiatives across functions and levels.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality onboarding experiences, especially for campus hires.
• Leverage TA analytics and reporting to align hiring with broader business strategies.
• Manage TA budgets, vendor relationships, and recruitment partner engagements.
• Foster a client-service mindset across all recruitment channels.
• Strengthen the Employee Value Proposition through targeted marketing, candidate communication, social media engagement, and preparation for employer awards.

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