Talent Acquisition Manager & Strategist

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Recruitment Strategies : Create talent acquisition plans that align with business goals, identify top sourcing channels, and ensure the attraction of high-quality candidates.
• Build and Maintain Talent Pipelines : Proactively establish a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles through diverse sourcing techniques, including digital platforms and in-person events.
• Employer Branding : Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to strengthen and promote Match Retail’s employer brand, enhancing our appeal to top candidates.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Partner with hiring managers and department leaders to identify talent needs, provide insights into hiring trends, and ensure alignment on recruitment priorities.
• Leverage Data for Continuous Improvement : Track, analyze, and report on key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, and candidate sources.

Use data to make informed decisions and optimize the hiring process.

• Enhance Candidate Experience : Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience from initial contact through to onboarding, maintaining a high level of engagement and communication throughout.
• Utilize Recruitment Technologies : Maximize the use of recruitment technologies, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and social platforms to streamline and enhance the recruitment process.
• Manage Recruitment Team : Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, ensuring efficient workload distribution and fostering a high-performance environment.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Management, or equivalent experience in Talent Acquisition.
• 3-5 years of experience leading a Talent Acquisition team and managing full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Strong expertise in the recruitment lifecycle, with proven success in high-volume hiring environments.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (iCIMS preferred) and other HR technology tools.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Bilingual French and English preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, charts).
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment trends, diversity hiring practices, and labor market conditions.
• Superior time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive annual salary.
• 3 weeks’ vacation, plus personal days.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Matching RRSP program.
• Additional holidays and time off.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.

About Match :

Match Retail is a leading sale, merchandising and branded retail agency working for major brands across North America. Inspired by an endless desire to help transform brands so they can be retail ready, Match Retail works with tier one clients to drive conversion in traditional shopping environments through enhanced customer experiences.

The agency prides itself on top-notch people and best-in-class training to produce unparalleled execution that it measures with pinpoint accuracy.

Learn more at www.matchretail.com

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those who meet the requirements will be contacted to move forward. Match Retail is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Match Retail is a certified Great Place to Work® in Canada!

We have been recognized among Canada's top employers for the level of trust that our employees experience in their leaders, the level of pride they have in their jobs, and the extent to which they enjoy their colleagues.

At Match Retail, trust is at the foundation of innovation, agility, resilience, and efficiency. We believe our people matter most and that's just one way we move ... differently.

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