Manager, Talent Attraction

Hudbay Minerals; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Toronto is seeking a Talent Attraction Manager to oversee talent acquisition processes and frameworks. Responsibilities include enhancing the employer brand, managing recruitment processes, and developing partnerships with educational institutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the mining industry and a proven ability in talent attraction and employer branding strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Mining Industry.
• Proven track record in enhancing talent attraction functions.
• Experience in developing and managing employer branding campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve the talent attraction framework.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Manage relationships with educational institutions.
• Continuously analyze industry talent strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of talent attraction models

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to analyze data

Spanish language skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools

Job description

Purpose of Role :

The Talent Attraction Manager makes certain the organization has the necessary human capital to achieve its objectives. The role is primarily accountable for the talent attraction frameworks and talent acquisition processes from requisition to offer acceptance, including all related activity that support these processes.

Role Accountabilities :

Talent Attraction Framework

• Working with the Director of Human Resources, implement, operate and improve Hudbay's talent acquisition framework and subsystems, including Recruiting, Selection, and Brand Management, ensuring they are integrated and optimized.
• Establish clear, efficient recruitment processes that position Hudbay to meet current and future workforce needs.
• Define and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) for recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement in talent attraction through systematic data measurement, analytical interpretation, and actionable insights.

Employment Brand Stewardship

Manage and enhance Hudbay’s Employment Brand to improve the perception of Hudbay within the talent market, addressing feedback and promoting positive employer attributes.

Collaborate with the External Communications team so the employment brand seamlessly integrates with its broader corporate brand.

Represent the company in a compelling way to attract talent and ensure alignment with our culture and values.

Take action so that Hudbay’s Employment Brand is consistently applied and communicated across all Hudbay's business units, recruitment channels, and candidate touchpoints.

Talent Acquisition / Recruitment Services

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, sourcing and screening candidates and coordinating interviews for the Corporate Division

Proactively build and maintain a strong talent pipeline by sourcing candidates through various channels and cultivating a network of top talent through meaningful relationships and ongoing engagement.

Strategic Partnership Ecosystem for Talent

Develop and manage a robust network of external partnerships to enhance talent attraction.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with educational institutions to establish sustainable talent pipelines.

Oversee collaborations with strategic partners providing talent attraction services, including external recruiters, sourcers, and psychometric / assessment providers.

External Talent Pools & Succession Watchlists

Develop and maintain strategic infrastructure for identifying and cultivating external talent pools.

Proactively source candidates and build robust external talent pipelines to attract specialized and critical skills.

Manage Succession Watchlists for roles without immediate internal successors, implementing targeted strategies to nurture relationships with these high-potential candidates over time

Talent Attraction Technology (ATS, Selection, Screening & Background check tools)

Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other selection, screening, and background check tools.

Design and optimize candidate journeys while ensuring the integrity and effective utilization of talent databases.

Drive efficiency and user-friendliness of all recruitment tools to facilitate a streamlined hiring experience.

Manage change requests from business units, coordinate testing, and lead projects for significant system or process enhancements.

Comply with IT Change Controls and collaborate effectively with the Shared Services Application team on all technology initiatives.

Competitive Talent Landscape Intelligence

Continuously analyze industry trends, competitor talent strategies, and candidate expectations to ensure Hudbay's attraction efforts are highly competitive and adaptable.

Experience :

Minimum 10 years of experience in the Mining Industry.

Demonstrated experience in leading or significantly contributing to talent attraction functions, ideally with a focus on strategic enhancements rather than purely transactional recruitment

Practical experience in developing, launching, and managing employer branding campaigns and initiatives.

Proven track record of streamlining and improving recruitment processes, ideally across multiple business units or a decentralized organization

Experience in building and maintaining talent pipelines, including proactive sourcing for hard-to-fill and specialized roles

Experience with the implementation, integration, or significant optimization of HR information systems (HRIS) or recruitment technology

Experience navigating talent challenges in industries with unique considerations such as remote locations, specialized skill sets, or intense competition (e.g., mining, heavy industry, technology, or similar sectors)

Experience working with external agencies, marketing firms, or educational institutions for recruitment purposes

Knowledge & skills :

In-depth knowledge of comprehensive talent attraction models and systems

Expertise in developing and managing employer brands, understanding how to differentiate an organization and its job opportunities to attract desired candidates

Thorough understanding of modern recruitment processes, applicant tracking systems (ATS), candidate relationship management (CRM) tools, and other HR technologies that support efficient talent attraction

Proficiency in various sourcing methodologies, including passive candidate identification, cross-industry search, and diverse candidate attraction

Knowledge of best practices for creating a positive and streamlined candidate experience, from initial application to onboarding

Awareness of relevant employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements impacting recruitment and hiring processes

Spanish language skills are an advantage

Ability to implement annual talent attraction strategies aligned with organizational goals

Strong project management skills to lead and execute multiple talent attraction initiatives simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate Hudbay's value proposition, engage candidates, and influence internal stakeholders

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with various internal departments (e.g., HR Business Partners, Operations, Marketing) and external partners (e.g., educational institutions, recruitment firms)

Aptitude for identifying talent attraction challenges and developing innovative, sustainable solutions

Capacity to analyze data, interpret market trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize recruitment efforts

Skill in negotiating offers and securing talent in a competitive market

High proficiency with recruitment software and HRIS platforms, especially SAP SuccessFactors

Qualifications :

Degree in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Psychology, Human Behaviour, or a related field.

Travel : 5% to 10% travel