Talent Acquisition & Operations Specialist/ Spécialiste de l’Acquisition de Talents et des Opér[...]

Career Opportunities at Sagard; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative asset manager is seeking a motivated Talent Acquisition & Operations Specialist for a 6-month contract in Montreal, which may become permanent. The role focuses on enhancing recruitment and onboarding experiences, collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop strategic talent initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of talent acquisition or similar HR experience necessary.
• Strong focus on the Canadian job market.
• Bilingual in French and English required.

Responsibilities

• Streamline recruitment from interview to onboarding for better candidate experience.
• Collaborate with teams to implement effective recruitment strategies.
• Support ATS integration to enhance recruitment efficiency.

Skills

Talent Acquisition Expertise

Passion and Curiosity

Empathetic Approach

Results-Oriented

Flexibility and Autonomy

Attention to Detail and Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations

Tools

Workday

ATS platforms

Social media platforms (LinkedIn)

Job description

* French to follow

Sagard overview:

Sagard Holdings (“Sagard”) is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager with professionals located in Canada (Montreal, Toronto), the US, Europe and the Middle East. Since 2016, Sagard has grown exponentially. Assets under management have expanded from US$500M to more than US$27B and Sagard’s team of diverse professionals has grown from 50 to more than 400 team members.

Sagard invests across four asset classes: private equity, credit, real estate, and venture capital. Sagard was founded by Power Corporation of Canada as a complement to its global investment holdings and serves as one of its key strategic priorities with strong, long-term growth objectives.

Sagard’s entrepreneurial DNA is palpable across our entire team and is a platform built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. Sagard looks to generate attractive returns by matching investment opportunities with flexible capital solutions and pairing entrepreneurs with teams that have deep industry knowledge. Sagard develops long-term partnerships and empowers the growth of its investments through a unique global network of portfolio companies, limited partners, advisors, and other valued relationships.

Sagard is a UN PRI signatory and strives to measure and assess the social and economic impact it has on the people and businesses within our network, as well as on our society as a whole.

Sagard is seeking a motivated Talent Acquisition & Operations Specialist for a 6-month contract in Montreal, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. This role plays a key part in shaping our talent strategy by sourcing, attracting, and engaging top talent aligned with Sagard’s vision and values. A strong focus will be placed on elevating the onboarding experience to ensure new hires are set up for success from day one. The Specialist will work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver a seamless recruitment process while also driving initiatives to streamline operations and strengthen Sagard’s employer brand through innovative talent programs.

Responsibilities

• Streamline recruitment from interview to onboarding, enhancing the experience for both candidates and stakeholders.
• Lead the operation and continuous improvement of the Sagard onboarding experience, ensuring a welcoming, efficient, and consistent process for all new hires.
• Support the integration of a recruitment platform (ATS) into Workday, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality across systems.
• Collaborate with people leaders and partners to develop and implement recruitment strategies that align with Sagard's values and culture.
• Establish and sustain strategic alliances within key sourcing channels, including campus outreach programs and staffing vendors, to source qualified talent.
• Work closely with the Communication and Marketing team to promote the employer brand and enhance the employee value proposition through innovative solutions.

Skills

• Talent Acquisition Expertise: Skilled in building and developing talent acquisition strategy.
• Passion and Curiosity: Demonstrates passion, curiosity, creativity, and optimism in work.
• Empathetic Approach: Possesses empathy, builds rapport with candidates, understands motivations, and guides them effectively through the recruitment process.
• Results-Oriented: Committed to excellence and exceeding goals.
• Flexibility and Autonomy: Solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate and work autonomously, taking initiative.
• Attention to Detail and Influence: Detail-oriented with strong judgment and the ability to influence effectively.

Education and experience

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations, with at least 3–5 years of talent acquisition/recruitment experience or equivalent HR experience in a fast-growing environment.
• Recruitment Expertise: Demonstrated experience in the full recruitment cycle and general knowledge of human resources, with a strong focus on the Canadian job market.
• Language Skills and Communication: Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both French and English (bilingualism required).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using social media platforms like LinkedIn and HRIS tools; experience with Workday and ATS platforms is a strong asset.
• Personal Attributes: Enjoys collaborative teamwork, has a passion for talent acquisition, branding, and networking, with a long-term vision and a future-oriented perspective.

Sagard is an equal opportunity employer, which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact the People & Culture team to make your needs known in advance.

We welcome all applications and wish to thank all candidates for their interest in applying for this position. However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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