Lead Talent Partner

Valtech; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading experience innovation company in Quebec is seeking a Lead Talent Partner with at least 8 years of in-house Talent Acquisition experience. This full-time role involves strategic partnership with business leaders, overseeing hiring processes, and fostering team development. Fluency in English and French is essential. The position offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexibility in work options

Career advancement opportunities

Learning and development access

Qualifications

• 8 years of in-house Talent Acquisition experience, at least 3 years as a lead.
• Experience managing full cycle recruiting processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and respect for candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to build workforce plans.
• Lead complex hiring campaigns and executive search.
• Implement strategies for candidate engagement and assessment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

French fluency

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Why Valtech? We’re advisors, visionaries, creative and techies. We embrace all things digital. We talk to each other. We have fun. We love our clients. We’re looking ahead • We are global

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values -driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

As a Lead Talent Partner, you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with at least 3 in a lead role, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo
• A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing
• Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data

Role responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior business and operations leaders to build regional workforce plans aligned to future capability needs.
• Lead demand planning conversations, providing insights on external market trends, location strategies, and talent availability.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex hiring campaigns, executive search, and critical role hiring.
• Define and implement strategies for candidate engagement, assessment (including psychometrics), and pipeline development.
• Coach and mentor senior talent team members, developing capability across sourcing, data fluency, and strategic advisory.
• Foster a high-performing team culture grounded in ownership, feedback, and continuous learning.
• Lead innovation in hiring processes, tools, and assessment frameworks; drive adoption of inclusive and data-led practices.
• Drive regional talent acquisition initiatives and change efforts (e.g., employer branding campaigns, DEI programs, TA tech stack).
• Partner with regional operations to continuously optimize systems, reporting, and ways of working.
• Leverage deep business acumen to anticipate hiring needs and influence talent decisions. Lead the use of talent intelligence to inform hiring strategy, org design, and succession planning.
• Maintain clean, accurate, and up-to-date candidate data in the ATS

What success looks like

• You are a strategic partner to the business, regularly influencing hiring plans, organizational design, and workforce decisions.
• You have delivered significant improvement in time-to-hire, candidate experience, or quality of hire through scalable solutions.
• Your leadership is felt through the development of your team, with clear progression in their capability and confidence.
• You lead high-impact TA projects (e.g., new assessment design, branding campaign, DEI sourcing), with visible business outcomes.
• You are recognized as a thought partner, using market intelligence and data to drive strategic hiring conversations.
• You set the standard for stakeholder engagement, inclusive hiring practices, and role clarity.
• You drive accountability for performance metrics and consistently exceed benchmarks for your region/function.
• You embody and role model the TA team’s values and principles, influencing both culture and performance across the function.

Must have qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:

• 8 years of in-house Talent Acquisition experience, at least 3 years of experience in a lead role
• Fluent in English and French
• Experience managing the full cycle recruiting process in an ATS, preferably Greenhouse
• Experience sourcing talent through LinkedIn Recruiter
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience partnering closely with senior leaders
• Respect for the candidate and hiring manager experience, including timely follow-ups and transparency
• Detail oriented and analytical:use data to make strategic recommendations

Nice to have qualifications

• Experience collaborating across multiple locations, preferably Canada, USA, and Latin America
• Ability to work independently and handle less defined tasks with a solution-oriented mindset
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to close top talent in competitive markets.
• Consulting industry experience, understanding position allocation impacts and how to calculate gross margin

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

The benefits

This is a full-time, salariedposition based in Quebec, Canada.

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.

️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses ending in @valtech.com.

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.