Talent Acquisition Partner - Early Careers

General Motors; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Canada is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Partner to manage their Early Career Programs. This role focuses on building partnerships with academic institutions, overseeing recruitment events, and executing strategies to attract and retain top early-career talent. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in university recruiting and a strong ability to build relationships. This is a hybrid role, requiring on-site collaboration at the Markham Elevation Centre three times a week.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Pension plan contributions

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in university recruiting, talent acquisition, or program management.
• Proven success managing large-scale recruitment programs and events.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Canada’s early career programs.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities and colleges.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for early talent roles.
• Champion diversity and inclusion in all recruiting efforts.

Skills

University recruiting

Relationship building

Communication skills

Data analysis

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Talent Acquisition Partner to lead our Early Career Programs across Canada. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our workforce by building strong partnerships with academic institutions, managing recruitment events, and overseeing the full lifecycle of intern, co-op, and new graduate hiring. You will be the face of our brand on campus and the architect of a best-in-class early talent experience.

This position sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and relationship management. You’ll collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and university stakeholders to design and execute programs that attract, develop, and retain top early-career talent. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love building relationships, and have a passion for developing future leaders, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Program Strategy & Execution

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Canada’s early career programs (internship, co-op, and new grad).
• Align program goals with business needs and talent strategy.
• Partner with the Global Early Career Talent team and the Talent Marketing team.
• Develop and execute annual campus recruiting plans, including timelines, budgets, and success metrics.

University Partnerships & Events

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, colleges, and student organizations across Canada.
• Represent the company at career fairs, info sessions, hackathons, and networking events.
• Partner with academic institutions to co-create programming, sponsorships, and research collaborations.

Recruitment & Candidate Experience

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for early talent roles: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding and offboarding experience for interns, co-ops, and new grads.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruiting efforts.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Train and support intern managers to deliver meaningful project experiences and mentorship.
• Collaborate with global early-career teams to share best practices and drive consistency.

Data & Insights

• Use data to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and inform decision-making.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership on program outcomes and ROI.

Branding & Engagement

• Drive brand awareness through innovative campus campaigns and digital outreach.
• Organize signature events that connect students with our mission, culture, and leaders.
• Create compelling content for social media, job boards, and university platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in university recruiting, talent acquisition, or program management.
• Proven success managing large-scale recruitment programs and events.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools.
• Ability to travel across Canada for campus events (approx. 20–30%).

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual (English/French) is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with the Canadian post-secondary education landscape.
• Experience in tech, automotive, or engineering industries.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits Overview:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.

• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

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