Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor – Contract Special Project (Branches)

Lindenwood; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor for a temporary contract role. This position focuses on leading the branch recruitment process, working closely with senior management to improve candidate experience and retention. Candidates should have experience in retail banking recruitment and be able to work independently on complex projects. The role offers a hybrid work model and promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

24/7 Wellness Solutions

Access to Fairstone Academy for training

Qualifications

• Experience in branch or retail banking recruitment required.
• Proven track record in change management and implementing recruitment process improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive review of branch recruitment processes.
• Analyze branch attrition data and design pilot projects.
• Develop and implement branch recruitment strategies.

Skills

Branch or retail banking recruitment

Change management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

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.

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)