Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor – Contract Special Project (Branches)

Fairstone; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor for a temporary project to enhance branch recruitment strategies across Canada. The role requires experience in banking recruitment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership. This position emphasizes an inclusive work environment and offers a work-life balance with a hybrid model.

Benefits

Work-life balance with a 37.5-hour workweek

Wellness solutions available 24/7

Access to comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in branch or retail banking recruitment is required.
• Proven track record in change management and recruitment process improvements.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to build business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead a review of the branch recruitment process.
• Analyze attrition data to identify key areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement a branch recruitment strategy.

Skills

Branch or retail banking recruitment

Change management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Bilingual (French and English)

Job description

Overview

At Fairstone, our culture is built on strong values and leadership principles that define the expectations we have for working together and with our customers. We help Canadians find the right solution to meet their needs with a variety of products and services. Our values and principles guide the actions we take to ensure our customers get the best experience possible.

Be part of our talented and growing team! We are currently looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor – Contract Special Project (Branches), to join our team reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition. This is a temporary 1 year contract role.

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor – Contract Special Project (Branches), you will lead a strategic project focused on our branch recruitment process across Canada. This is a high-visibility role that will directly impact our candidate experience, branch hiring strategy, KPI’s and overall talent outcomes.

"Be a part of our inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence."

WHY JOIN US?

BECAUSE WE ARE PROUD TO BE One of Montreal's Top Employers for 2025 for the fifth consecutive year by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

WE OFFER:

• Work-Life Balance: Our 37.5-hour workweek and hybrid model (3 days in-office) promote a healthy balance.
• Wellness: Tailored well-being solutions available 24/7.
• Development: Access to Fairstone Academy for comprehensive training and skill development.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

• Lead a comprehensive review of our current branch recruitment process—from candidate screening to interview approaches to ideal candidate profiles.
• Analyze branch attrition data to identify key focus areas and design a pilot project targeting the most critical locations.
• Partner with the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager and the VP to develop and implement a branch recruitment strategy that improves candidate experience and retention.
• Work closely with selected branch managers to ensure Talent Acquisition is integrated into the recruitment process for consistency and quality.
• Build a business case with clear success metrics, data analysis, and recommendations for long-term strategy improvement.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Experience in branch or retail banking recruitment (required).
• Proven track record in change management and implementing recruitment process improvements.
• Strategic thinker with experience building business cases and using data to measure success.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills—comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently on complex projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual - French and English, as asset.

This role is vacant

WE ARE PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS Great Place to Work Canada for 2025 and Montreal's Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers!

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If you have a preferred language for communication, please inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application.

Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)