Manager, Talent Management

Eastlink; Bedford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Bedford, Nova Scotia seeks a Manager, Talent Management to enhance talent strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of HR experience with 3 years in leadership, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent while embedding diversity and inclusion in practices. This role promotes a strong employee experience to improve customer satisfaction, making it a key position in the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ in a leadership role.
• Strong background in influencing HR initiatives.
• Deep appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align talent strategy with business goals.
• Optimize talent systems to support learning and performance.
• Embed equity, diversity, and inclusion into talent practices.

Skills

Influencing senior leaders

Exceptional relationship-building

Coaching skills

Customer focus

Education

Degree in Commerce or Business Administration

CPHR designation

Job description

Designated Office

Eastlink
6080 Young St, Halifax NS B3K 5M3

This Position Is

100% in office, reporting to the designated office

Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications, and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.

We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of work and building high‑performing, inclusive teams? We’re looking for a strategic and people‑centric Manager, Talent Management to lead the way in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent across our organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and align talent strategy with business goals, overseeing both talent acquisition and leadership development to attract, grow, and retain top talent.
• Optimize talent systems to support learning, performance, and career growth, including implementation and enhancement of talent management platforms.
• Embed equity, diversity, and inclusion into all talent practices, ensuring our programs reflect our values and support a culture of belonging.
• Grow our leaders: Design new and deliver existing leadership development programs for emerging and senior leaders, partnering with internal stakeholders and external providers.
• Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning, building strong pipelines for critical roles and coaching leaders on performance and development.
• Use data and analytics to measure impact, inform decisions, and continuously improve talent strategies.
• Collaborate across People & Culture on strategic initiatives and cross‑functional projects that elevate the employee experience.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• A degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field with a focus on HR.
• CPHR designation (or equivalent) is an asset.
• Proven experience influencing senior leaders and driving strategic HR initiatives.
• Exceptional relationship‑building and coaching skills.
• A deep appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A strong customer focus and passion for creating exceptional employee experiences.

Why Choose Eastlink?

Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning, and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers. We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience. Our philosophy of developing and training our team “on the ground” not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.

Get your career started with us and stay with us, your journey begins here!