Manager, Talent Management

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare institution is seeking a Manager of Talent Management to lead strategic workforce initiatives. The role requires significant experience in talent management and organizational design, with a focus on driving change and building high-performing teams. This position offers a hybrid work model and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive Talent Management experience, including strategic roles.
• Experience in performance management and succession planning.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent management strategies aligned with WRHN goals.
• Lead organizational design and workforce planning initiatives.
• Oversee workforce advisory initiatives.

Skills

Talent Management

Organizational Design

Change Leadership

Data Literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health‑care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health‑care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community‑driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy

People, Culture & Experience - People Strategy, Talent & Transformation

Position

Manager, Talent Management – Full Time

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, days. Some flexibility may be required

Location

Hybrid – Remote and in person at all WRHN Sites

Position Summary

The Manager, Talent Management, is a strategic and collaborative thought‑leader who will lead and support the design, development and execution of future‑focused strategic workforce initiatives that will transform the future of work at WRHN. This role will translate strategy into design and action, with responsibility for driving key initiatives across organizational design, talent management (e.g., performance management, succession planning, coaching frameworks), and strategic workforce planning. This role will be instrumental in developing and executing enterprise‑wide talent strategies that enable the organization to build high‑performing teams, foster strong employee engagement and build a culture of values‑based work aligned with our strategic business goals and objectives.

Values

• Care & Compassion: We bring our best every day to deliver high‑quality, safe care and see the person, treating everyone with empathy and compassion.
• Trust, Respect & Integrity: We keep our word, trust others, and commit to transparency, consistency and continual improvement.
• Innovation & Courage: We have the courage to innovate and continuously raise the bar and inspire curiosity, inquiry and discovery. We never stop learning and teaching.
• Welcome, Inclusion & Collaboration: We value our individual differences and integrate the different perspectives into everything we do. We welcome and respect the diversity of our patients, team members and partners and are committed to equitable treatment and elimination of discrimination in all its forms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent management strategies aligned with WRHN goals and culture.
• Organizational Design and Effectiveness (ODE)
• Strategic Workforce Planning
• Lead the development and execution of a forward‑thinking Future of Work framework
• Provide strategic oversight and project management of all workforce advisory initiatives, including talent, organizational design, and strategic workforce planning.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business / Commerce, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive Talent Management, Organizational Design or HR Strategy experience, with at least 3 – 5 years in a strategic talent role
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Operating Model Development, Organizational Structure and Design, Strategic Workforce Planning, Capability Mapping, and Organizational Governance, with experience in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience engaging clients in discussions and leading organizational design engagements supporting senior leaders, in large multi‑disciplinary teams as part of functional and enterprise‑wide transformation.
• Demonstrated experience in performance management, succession planning, organizational design, talent strategy, and coaching frameworks.
• Knowledge of emerging workforce trends, digital transformation and future of work implications for HR, including modernization efforts.
• Experience leading complex talent initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Strong data literacy with the ability to interpret and apply talent analytics in strategic decision‑making
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and change leadership skills

Preferred Requirements

• PROSCI or other industry standard Change Management Certification is considered an asset.
• Proven experience working in the healthcare sector, particularly in a large hospital or similar healthcare organization is an asset.

Application Instructions

EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING THE EMPATH SYSTEM.

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.