Human Resources Business Partner Talent Acquisition

Region of Waterloo; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waterloo Regional Police Service is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (Talent Acquisition) to lead end-to-end recruitment for internal and external roles. Based at WRPS Headquarters in Cambridge, ON, this permanent full-time position offers day shifts and a 40-hour work week.

You will partner with hiring managers, design sourcing strategies, conduct assessments, oversee background checks, and ensure a diverse, high-quality talent pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform the full-cycle recruitment process for internal and external positions, including intake meetings with hiring managers, posting job opportunities, sourcing candidates, screening applications, submitting candidates, conducting reference checks, extending offers, and onboarding.

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner Talent Acquisition

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 11.59 PM

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Base Location: WRPS Headquarters,200 Maple Grove Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7

Shift:Day Shift

Working Days/ Hours: Monday to Friday, 08.00 AM - 04.00 PM

Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week

Number of Position: 1 position

Union: Waterloo Regional Police Association (Association)

Reason for Vacancy: Backfill

Salary Range July - December 2026: $88,084 - $103,628

Waterloo Regional Police Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and champions inclusion. We are committed to developing and supporting a highly skilled, professional workforce that reflects the community we proudly serve.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service provides high‑quality policing to more than 670,000 residents across the Region of Waterloo. Our region is a diverse and prosperous area in Southern Ontario, uniquely characterized by its blend of vibrant urban centres, Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo, and surrounded by the rural townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot, and Woolwich. We take pride in our diversity and remain committed to fostering a people‑focused organization that reflects the strength and character of the communities we serve.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Talent Acquisition reports to the Supervisor, Talent Acquisition, and partners with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, provide strategic advice, and recommend innovative talent acquisition strategies. The position leads and oversees end‑to‑end recruitment activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and client‑focused recruitment services throughout the full‑cycle recruitment process.

You Will:

• Coordinate and perform the full‑cycle recruitment process for internal and external positions, including initiating intake meetings with hiring managers, posting job opportunities, sourcing candidates, screening applications, submitting candidates, conducting reference checks, extending offers, and facilitating onboarding.
• Conduct active and passive candidate sourcing through a variety of talent acquisition channels, including social media platforms and professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, and X/Twitter), learning initiatives (e.g., co‑operative education programs), hiring events, post‑secondary recruitment initiatives, and community partnerships.
• Identify and implement sourcing strategies for both active and passive talent pools. Build applicant sources and attract candidates by conducting creative research and leveraging multiple resources to develop and maintain a diverse and sustainable talent pipeline.
• Ensure best practices are embedded within recruitment processes and initiatives to attract qualified, diverse, and talented candidates while enhancing the overall attractiveness of the Service as an employer.
• Partner with hiring managers to establish recruitment requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies. Provide support, advice, and recommendations to ensure recruitment processes align with business needs and hiring objectives.
• Assist hiring managers in designing and executing selection processes, including drafting knowledge‑and skill‑based assessments, developing interview questions, and administering interviews.
• Provide advice, guidance, and training to hiring managers throughout the selection process, including recommending selection criteria, interview techniques, and key areas of priority and focus.
• Create an agile and responsive recruitment approach that enhances both the candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the hiring process.
• Conduct candidate background checks, including employment references, character references, credit checks, and other relevant system checks. Forward completed files to the Supervisor,