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

KPMG LLP Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Talent Attraction Manager to lead campus recruitment across multiple offices in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. This role involves collaborating with various teams to implement recruitment strategies that attract top talent, managing the full recruitment cycle, and enhancing the intern program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in campus recruitment, excellent project management skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will help shape the future workforce.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in campus recruitment.
• Strong project management skills demonstrated through event planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute campus recruitment strategy across 18 offices.
• Manage full recruitment cycle for interns and new graduates.

Skills

Project Management

Public Speaking

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Post-graduate education in HR or Business

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

• Collaborate with cross-functional Talent Attraction and National Centres of Excellence teams to deliver a campus strategy aligned with broader business goals

• 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

• 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

• Partner with business leaders across 18 offices to manage the full campus recruitment cycle, providing consistent communication and exceptional client service

• Represent KPMG Regions East on campus by engaging prospective students to participate in programs and events

• Execute full cycle recruitment processes (screen, interview, select, offer and onboarding) of intern, co-op and new graduate including management of the full process within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

• 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

• Cultivate strong relationships with external stakeholders, including career centre contacts and student associations

• Stay informed on industry trends and evolving best practices in campus recruitment, applying insights to enhance the student experience at KPMG

*Travel to attend events, information sessions, or training sessions is required *At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to the role

• Post-graduate education in a relevant field - HR, Business etc.

• 3+ years of experience in campus recruitment

• Strong project management skills and excellent attention to detail demonstrated through previous experience in event planning and/or multi-stakeholder projects

• Confidence in public speaking, facilitating group sessions and networking

• 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 we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. 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

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.