Talent Acquisition Lead

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to lead and refine recruitment strategies within our organization. This role will focus on creating and executing innovative approaches to attract a diverse pool of candidates while ensuring operational excellence in hiring processes. Based in Markham, Ontario, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping our talent acquisition framework to meet both immediate and long-term staffing needs.Responsibilities : - Develop and implement strategic talent acquisition plans that align with organizational goals and values.- Lead and mentor a recruitment team, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality hires across all departments.- Build partnerships with industry networks, associations, and diversity-focused organizations to expand candidate pipelines.- Optimize recruitment processes using data-driven methods to improve sourcing, evaluation, and onboarding outcomes.- Track and analyze recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, quality-of-hires, and retention rates, identifying areas for improvement.- Design tailored hiring strategies for hard-to-fill positions, collaborating with external recruitment firms when necessary.- Promote the organization's employer brand and value proposition to attract top-tier talent.- Participate in workforce planning and talent management reviews to forecast future hiring needs.- Develop innovative sourcing strategies utilizing digital platforms, social media, and academic partnerships.- Ensure operational efficiency and adherence to best practices in all recruitment activities.- A minimum of 7 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a proven track record of leading recruitment teams.- Strong knowledge of hiring processes, onboarding, and candidate sourcing strategies.- Proficiency in using Workday HCM and other recruitment technologies.- Experience managing unionized environments, including handling union contracts and grievances.- Demonstrated ability to attract diverse talent through innovative sourcing methods.- Excellent analytical skills to track and interpret recruitment metrics.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with internal teams and external partners.- Familiarity with the healthcare sector is an asset, but not mandatory.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.4154. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.