Talent Attraction Manager, Campus Recruitment (12-month contract)

KPMG Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Talent Attraction Manager to enhance campus recruitment across Ontario and Atlantic Canada. In this pivotal role, you'll lead strategic initiatives to attract top talent, collaborating closely with various teams and external stakeholders. Your expertise in project management and strong communication skills will be key as you navigate the full recruitment cycle, ensuring a positive experience for candidates. Join a forward-thinking organization that values integrity, excellence, and inclusivity, and make a meaningful impact on the future workforce.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in campus recruitment.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail.
• Confidence in public speaking and networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of campus recruitment strategy.
• Manage the full campus recruitment cycle for interns and graduates.
• Build relationships with universities and colleges.

Skills

Campus Recruitment

Project Management

Public Speaking

Communication Skills

Networking

Education

Post-graduate education in HR or Business

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

We’re hiring a Talent Attraction Manager to join our Regions East Campus Recruitment team! In this role, you’ll lead the development, planning, and execution of our campus recruitment strategy across 18 offices in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. You’ll collaborate closely with the Regions East Talent Attraction Leader, the National Campus Recruitment team, and business partners across Audit, Tax, and Advisory, while also building strong relationships with external stakeholders at universities and colleges.

What You Will Do

1. Collaborate with cross-functional Talent Attraction and National Centres of Excellence teams to deliver a campus strategy aligned with broader business goals.
2. Adapt, implement, and execute the national campus recruitment strategy to attract top co-op, intern, and new graduate talent across Regions East, integrating our ID&E strategy.
3. Work closely with the leadership team to set hiring targets and monitor entry-level staffing requirements to ensure resourcing needs are being met along with reporting on results.
4. Partner with business leaders across 18 offices to manage the full campus recruitment cycle, providing consistent communication and exceptional client service.
5. Represent KPMG Regions East on campus by engaging prospective students to participate in programs and events.
6. Execute full cycle recruitment processes (screen, interview, select, offer, and onboarding) of intern, co-op, and new graduate candidates, including management of the full process within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
7. Build and enhance the intern/co-op program by designing virtual experiences, educating performance managers, and streamlining the return offer and offboarding processes to ensure a positive student employee experience.
8. Cultivate strong relationships with external stakeholders, including career centre contacts and student associations.
9. Stay informed on industry trends and evolving best practices in campus recruitment, applying insights to enhance the student experience at KPMG.
10. Travel to attend events, information sessions, or training sessions as required.
11. Be prepared to work beyond normal hours when business needs arise, and understand our approach to flexibility for personal matters.

What You Bring To The Role

1. Post-graduate education in a relevant field (e.g., HR, Business).
2. 3+ years of experience in campus recruitment.
3. Strong project management skills and excellent attention to detail, demonstrated through previous event planning and/or multi-stakeholder projects.
4. Confidence in public speaking, facilitating group sessions, and networking.
5. Excellent communication, diplomacy, negotiation skills, and ability to build strong relationships with senior leadership.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

• Integrity: We do what is right.
• Excellence: We never stop learning and improving.
• Courage: We think and act boldly.
• Together: We respect each other and draw strength from our differences.
• For Better: We do what matters.

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments (informal requests) and accommodations (formal requests) are available to support individual needs. You may request support at any point during the process by contacting KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.