Manager, Talent and Engagement

The Career Foundation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Career Foundation seeks a dedicated HR professional to manage recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will enhance talent management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational values and promoting a culture of inclusion and continuous learning. With strategic input across various departments, this role fosters a collaborative environment focused on employee retention and satisfaction.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Flexible Work Opportunities

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 5 years’ direct HR experience in talent management and employee relations.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation (OHSA, AODA, etc.).
• Tech-savvy with various HR technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Develop onboarding and training programs for new hires.
• Analyze performance trends and implement performance management frameworks.

Skills

Coaching

Project Management

Data Analysis

HR Principles

Communication

Problem Solving

Inclusivity

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources

CHRP or CHRL designations

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office Suite

Learning Management Systems

Job description

• Leads full-cycle recruitment processes, including job postings, pre-screen assessments, reference checks, and onboarding.
• Collaborates with hiring managers to assess workforce needs and develop strategic recruitment plans.
• Builds and maintains a talent pipeline through proactive sourcing and networking.
• Ensures a seamless and positive candidate experience that reflects the organization’s values and culture.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Onboarding & Employee Integration

• Develops, maintains, and continuously enhances onboarding and training plans tailored to different roles and programs / departments.
• Partners with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to ensure onboarding is aligned with departmental goals and requirements.
• Coordinates all aspects of the onboarding journey, including pre-boarding communications and welcome materials.
• Monitors onboarding effectiveness through feedback surveys, retention data, and performance indicators, using insights to refine strategies.
• Champions a welcoming and inclusive onboarding experience that reflects the organization’s values and supports long-term retention.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Learning & Development

• Conducts staff training needs assessments to identify needs, skill gaps, and development opportunities.
• Sources, vets, and coordinates external training providers to deliver high-impact learning experiences.
• Manages the end-to-end training process, including budgeting, scheduling, logistics, and communications.
• Collects and analyzes training feedback to evaluate effectiveness and inform future learning strategies.
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning, leadership development, and career progression through inclusive and accessible initiatives.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Performance Management

• Develops and implements performance management frameworks and tools aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provides coaching to managers on goal setting, feedback delivery, and performance review processes, including effective performance conversations.
• Ensures that interim and annual performance reviews are completed on schedule and conducts audits to verify compliance with established timelines and processes.
• Analyzes performance trends and supports proactive interventions to address challenges.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Employee Engagement

• Designs and implements organization-wide engagement strategies that foster a culture of belonging, purpose, and motivation.
• Spearheads, actively participates in, and oversees a new Culture & Connections Collective comprised of a cross-functional employee-led committee dedicated to curating inclusive, high-impact events that build camaraderie and celebrate workplace culture.
• Leads the planning and execution of diverse engagement initiatives, including team-building events, themed office days, and milestone recognitions.
• Ensures events are thoughtfully designed to reflect the interests and values of a diverse workforce, while promoting collaboration, morale, and a sense of community.
• Creates related surveys, analyzes data, and presents findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Employee Retention

• Develops and implements strategies that support recognition, career growth, and work-life balance.
• Partners with managers to create personalized development plans for high-potential employees.
• Analyzes turnover data and employee feedback to identify retention risks and recommend targeted solutions.
• Manages and conducts exit interview processes and uses insights to drive organizational improvements.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

HR Communication & Feedback

• Develops and facilitates regular feedback loops through surveys, group discussions, and one-on-one conversations.
• Translates employee feedback into actionable insights and collaborates with leadership to implement improvements.
• Supports internal communications that reinforce organizational values, goals, and initiatives.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Tracks and analyzes key HR metrics related to engagement, retention, performance, and development.
• Prepares regular reports and dashboards to inform strategic decision-making.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of HR programs using data-driven insights and recommends enhancements.
• Ensures data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality in all reporting processes.
• Other duties as assigned to support the needs of the HR department.

Qualifications / Skills Required :

• Well-rounded HR professional with a minimum of 5 years’ direct experience in talent management, employee relations, and engagement.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. CHRP or CHRL designations are considered assets.
• Prior experience in a similar capacity within an organization with multiple locations and programs is highly preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing structured onboarding programs.
• Proficiency in ADP is a strong asset.
• Proven HR-related coaching capabilities with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Solid understanding of HR principles and best practices, along with knowledge and hands-on experience in relevant employment legislation, including the OHSA, AODA, OHRC, and ESA.
• Experience using learning management systems (LMS), AI tools, and emerging HR technologies to automate and track onboarding, training, and performance management processes.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback to continuously improve onboarding, engagement, and development programs.
• Experience evaluating and implementing systems and practices to improve HR efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with experience developing HR-related communications and building rapport across diverse teams.
• Skilled in project management, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience effectively managing HR budgets is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of change management principles and their application to employee transitions and organizational culture-building.
• Experience supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives through onboarding, engagement, and learning strategies.
• Well-developed organizational skills, effective time management, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
• High ethical standards with a proven ability to maintain sensitive information, uphold confidentiality, and exhibit tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Outlook 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint.
• Tech-savviness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies.
• Willingness and flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours to achieve objectives.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a dedicated work ethic.

The Career Foundation’s Commitment :

The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

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