Talent Acquisition Manager, Technology

Guidepoint; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company RRSP match

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Guidepoint is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager, Technology, to lead a high‑performing global team and drive technical hiring across AI, software engineering, QA, IT, and product. The role partners with senior technology leaders to shape hiring strategy and build the Toronto AI & Data Hub.

As a player/coach, you will recruit hands-on while coaching recruiters, implementing scalable programs, and enhancing processes with AI.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years in full-cycle technical recruiting with leadership experience.
• Experience hiring across AI/ML, software engineering, QA, IT and product.
• Proven ability to build scalable recruiting programs and coach teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of technical recruiters across multiple regions.
• Collaborate with senior tech leaders to shape hiring strategy and market insights.
• Scale Toronto AI & Data Hub and optimize recruiting processes with AI tools.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Leadership

Sourcing AI

Stakeholder management

Recruitment analytics

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Greenhouse

GitHub

Boolean/X-Ray search

Job description

Join Our Global Talent Acquisition Team as a Talent Acquisition Manager, Technology.

Our Talent Acquisition Team & Our Values

Guidepoint's Talent Acquisition team is an integral part of a company that prides itself on identifying the most qualified person for the job. Our team focuses on maintaining integrity and promoting diversity, highlighting our dedication to creating an environment where every candidate is treated equitably, regardless of their background.

By utilizing innovative sourcing techniques, attending campus events, and expanding our brand presence, we attract and hire top talent from all over the world. The team consists of 35+ high-performing individuals from various backgrounds who work across 3 continents and 8 countries to make impactful hires for every department at Guidepoint.

Your Role:

The Talent Acquisition Manager, Technology position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruiting leader to play a key role in scaling our Technology organization across Toronto, New York City, and Pune while leading and developing a high-performing team of technical recruiters.

As a key member of the Talent Acquisition team, you operate as a player/coach, leading a team while also actively recruiting for roles across AI, Software Engineering, QA, IT, Data, and Product while helping establish our AI & Data Hub in Toronto. Partnering closely with senior technology leaders, you will shape hiring strategies for critical technical talent, provide market intelligence, and ensure the successful recruitment across some of our most strategic teams.

Beyond hiring exceptional talent, you will help build the future of technology recruiting at Guidepoint by identifying opportunities to improve processes, evaluating and implementing recruiting technologies, and exploring how AI can enhance the recruitment lifecycle. You will also coach and develop your team, establish scalable recruiting programs, implement best practices for technical hiring, and influence the direction of our technology talent acquisition function as the organization continues to grow.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Toronto office.

A Day in Your New Role:

• Lead and develop a team of technical recruiters responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle across AI, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data, Infrastructure, IT, and Product.
• Partner with senior technology leaders as a trusted talent advisor, developing hiring strategies and delivering market insights to attract exceptional technical talent.
• Play a critical role in scaling our Toronto AI & Data Hub by building high-impact talent pipelines and helping shape the long-term hiring strategy for a rapidly growing organization.
• Coach recruiters on innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage top passive talent using AI-powered recruiting tools, market intelligence, and other creative sourcing techniques.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to forecast hiring needs, prioritize searches, and drive a consistent, efficient, and inclusive hiring process across multiple regions.
• Leverage recruiting data and market trends to inform hiring decisions, optimize recruiting strategies, and continuously improve hiring outcomes.
• Champion operational excellence by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, leverage AI and automation, and improve recruiting processes at scale.
• Partner with the Global Talent Acquisition team to share best practices, standardize processes, and contribute to strategic talent initiatives across the organization.
• Hire, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technical recruiters through regular feedback, performance management, and career development.
• Establish recruiting team goals, KPIs, and performance metrics while driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition leadership on workforce planning, recruiter capacity, and strategic hiring initiatives.

Projects You Will Own:

At Guidepoint, we do more than just fill positions! You'll take ownership of projects that shape the future of our talent strategy.

• Recruitment process optimization across global technology markets
• Employer branding initiatives
• Creative recruitment and sourcing solutions
• Reporting and KPI tracking
• Technical recruiting team development and coaching
• Technology recruiting strategy and workforce planning

Qualities You Have:

• 10+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience with 3+ years of experience leading or managing technical recruiters in a high-growth corporate or startup environment.
• Demonstrated success managing end-to-end recruitment across a broad range of technical functions, including AI/ML Engineering, Software Engineering, QA, IT, and Product.
• Proven track record of identifying and converting passive technical talent using sourcing strategies, AI-assisted recruiting tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, GitHub, Boolean/X-Ray search, and other talent intelligence platforms.
• Ability to influence hiring managers, build trusted partnerships, and deliver exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with global teams and building strong relationships across diverse, international stakeholders.
• Passion for leveraging AI and emerging technologies to continuously improve recruiting strategies, operational efficiency, and hiring outcomes.
• Demonstrated success coaching, developing, and motivating recruiters while fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
• Strong people leadership, performance management, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to balance strategic planning and day-to-day execution.

The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

You will also be eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid time off
• Company RRSP match
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform

About Guidepoint:

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.

Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts and Guidepoint’s 1,600 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.

This job post is for a live vacancy. Base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

$140,000 - $160,000 CAD