Senior Talent Partner

Discover

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about connecting exceptional people with meaningful careers? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where strategy, relationship-building, and innovation come together? We are looking for dynamic Senior Talent Partners to help shape the future of talent at the College. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Hiring Managers, Business Partners, and the Talent Team to attract, engage, and retain top talent across the organization.

Position Type: Regular (2 Positions)

Location: Any NBCC campus location

Salary Range: $67,600.00 to $94,406.00 per annum

What you'll do

Responsibilities

As a senior member of the team, you will lead strategic recruitment initiatives, influence hiring practices, champion an outstanding candidate experience, and help foster a culture where people can thrive. You will also play an important role in leading and supporting strategic People & Culture projects, including succession planning initiatives focused on high-risk and business-critical positions.

What You'll Do

Lead Talent Strategy

• Develop and implement innovative talent strategies that support recruitment, retention, employee engagement, career development, succession planning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to identify current and future hiring needs and create proactive recruitment solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Support the design and execution of strategic talent programs, workforce planning initiatives, and succession management strategies.
• Contribute to the development of targeted succession plans for high-risk and business-critical positions, including talent identification, readiness planning, and development recommendations.

Lead Strategic Projects

• Lead and support People & Culture projects that drive organizational effectiveness, talent sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop implementation plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes for talent initiatives.
• Support project evaluation by tracking progress, identifying opportunities for improvement, and reporting on outcomes and recommendations.

Build Strong Partnerships

• Act as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers and Business Partners by providing expert guidance, coaching, and consultation throughout the recruitment and talent planning process.
• Foster collaborative relationships with leaders, employees, unions, and stakeholders to support a positive and productive work environment.
• Influence and improve recruitment and talent practices by recommending creative and effective workforce solutions.

Deliver an Exceptional Candidate Experience

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating offers, and reference checking.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines using social media, networking, job boards, direct outreach, career fairs, and community partnerships.
• Promote the College's employer brand and create meaningful connections with candidates and industry networks.

Drive Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor recruitment trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve talent acquisition and talent management strategies.
• Track recruitment and talent metrics to measure effectiveness and support data-informed decision-making.
• Lead and contribute to committees, projects, and initiatives that support organizational growth and a culture of inclusion.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field

Experience & Expertise

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, workforce planning, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting HR and People & Culture projects.
• Experience contributing to succession planning initiatives, including supporting plans for high-risk or business-critical roles.
• Demonstrated passion for recruitment, sourcing, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Strong ability to build authentic relationships and partner effectively with leaders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the confidence to influence and collaborate across diverse groups.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and automation tools.
• Strong understanding of HR practices and employment legislation.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Assets

• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of talent analytics and recruitment metrics.
• Exposure to workforce planning and broader talent management frameworks.
• Experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies within talent programs.
• Project management or change management experience would be considered an asset.