Senior Partner, Talent Acquisition and Workforce Management

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Algonquin College is seeking a Senior Partner, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management to shape recruitment strategy and workforce planning. The role blends strategic advisory duties with hands-on execution across executive searches, data analytics, and AI-powered tools.

You will partner with leaders to address talent gaps, ensure inclusive hiring practices, and optimize candidate experiences while aligning with collective agreements and college priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Four-year degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• Professional HR or recruitment designation such as CHRP/CHRL, or RPR an asset.
• 5–7 years HR experience, with focus on talent acquisition and workforce planning.
• Experience in complex multi-stakeholder and multi-union environments.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and providing advisory support.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday; familiar with LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Ability to manage rapid staffing decisions in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic talent acquisition initiatives and build diverse pipelines.
• Drive workforce planning across a 12-month horizon and monitor trends.
• Advise leaders on recruitment strategies, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Leverage AI/data to improve hiring and optimize workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in talent decisions.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Recruitment strategy

People leadership

Education

Four-year degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application. Department: Talent Acquisition & Workspace Management Position Type: Full-Time Administrative Salary Range: $88,985.00-$111,230.00-Annual Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25 Anticipated Start Date: October 05, 2026 Length of Contract: N/A Posting Information This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals. Posting Closing Date: September 9, 2026 Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment: Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

Help Shape the Future of Work at Algonquin College | Join Algonquin College: A Forbes Best Employer (2026), Recognized for an Exceptional Workplace Culture and Named One of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. There has never been a more exciting time to join our People and Technology team and help shape the future of education. Are you a strategic thinker, trusted advisor, workforce planner, and talent innovator who is excited about what's next? New technologies, and changing workforce expectations are transforming how organizations attract, engage, and retain talent. At Algonquin College, we're leading this transformation and have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and future-thinking HR professional to help drive that transformation. We're seeking someone who combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. Someone who is equally comfortable leading executive searches, analyzing workforce trends, leveraging AI-powered recruitment tools, and providing strategic advisement to people leaders on talent decisions that will impact the College for years to come.

As our Senior Partner, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future workforce of one of Canada's leading colleges. This is more than a talent acquisition position. It's an opportunity to influence workforce strategy, leverage emerging technologies, partner with senior leaders, and help create exceptional employee and learner experiences.

What You'll Be Doing…

• Lead Strategic Talent Acquisition
  • You will: Design and execute innovative sourcing and recruitment strategies
  • Build diverse talent pipelines aligned with current and future workforce needs
  • Partner closely with People Leaders to identify talent gaps and hiring priorities
  • Develop and execute recruitment strategies that combine social media advertising, passive candidate sourcing, and community partnerships to enhance talent attraction and hiring outcomes
  • Deliver exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences
  • Advance Algonquin College's position as an employer of choice
  • Drive Workforce Planning & Workforce Management
• Drive Workforce Planning & Workforce Management
  • You will: Support workforce forecasting and staffing plans across a 12-month horizon
  • Monitor workforce trends and resource requirements
  • Provide recommendations on workforce allocation and talent strategies
  • Interpret collective agreements and staffing requirements to support operational decisions
  • Help leaders balance service delivery, workforce capacity, and organizational priorities
  • Leverage AI & Data to improve hiring
• Leverage AI & Data to Improve Hiring
  • You will: Utilize the HRIS and recruitment technologies to optimize workflows
  • Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve sourcing, outreach, candidate engagement, and process efficiency
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative approaches
• Be a Trusted Advisor
  • You will: Coach and advise leaders on recruitment strategies and market trends
  • Deliver training and guidance on inclusive hiring practices and selection techniques
  • Support leaders in embedding equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging into recruitment decisions
  • Provide advisory support on workforce planning and talent-related challenges
  • Partner with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Education & Credentials Four (4) year degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field, Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Professional HR or recruitment designation/certification such as CHRP/CHRL, or RPR an asset.
• Experience Preferably five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive HR experience.
• Significant experience in talent acquisition and workforce planning within a complex, multi‑stakeholder and multi‑union environment.
• Demonstrated experience influencing stakeholders and building partnerships.
• Established ability to provide exceptional client service through effective consultation, coaching, communication, problem‑solving, and analytical decision‑making.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other digital sourcing tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workforce operations in fast‑paced, high‑volume, or rapidly changing environments where critical staffing decisions must be made quickly and effectively.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on optimizing processes and enhancing the candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Key qualifications include: Experience working with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday; Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other digital sourcing tools; Demonstrated ability to manage workforce operations in fast‑paced, high‑volume, or rapidly changing environments where critical staffing decisions must be made quickly and effectively; A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on optimizing processes and enhancing the candidate and hiring manager experience.

*This position is paid at Payband 10.
Vacancy is for P11637.
This position is eligible for hybrid work, with a minimum 2 days onsite, in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

Why Join Algonquin College?

Compensation: Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well‑being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position.

Benefits | Careers Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us | Employee Learning and Development. Availability depends on role and employment status.

Company Culture: Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity for 2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued.

Affinity Group Conversation Communities | Inclusion & Diversity & Truth and Reconciliation Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

How We Use AI in Hiring: Algonquin College uses artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening and assessing applicants and their applications, while ensuring that all processes respect and uphold the provisions of applicable collective agreements above all else.

Accessibility: Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].

While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. We are committed to growing your career through career and professional development, and providing you with the support, resources and technology you need to be successful. Algonquin College is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers. Learn More Algonquin College is proud to offer a lifetime retirement pension. Find out more information on the CAAT Pension Plan website: Full-time Employees DB Prime Member Handbook Part-time Employees DB Plus Member Handbook