Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

The Talent Acquisition Partner works closely with business leaders to drive strategic hiring initiatives and contribute to attracting and hiring talent who embody the Riverside Success Model.

This role goes beyond transactional recruiting and focuses on developing strong partnerships with hiring teams, delivering an exceptional candidate experience, and proactively building talent pipelines aligned with business goals.

The Talent Partner acts as a brand ambassador for Riverside, championing the company’s brands, values and purpose to attract diverse, high-quality talent.

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and uphold Riverside’s core values
• Partner with teams and hiring managers across the business to drive impactful recruitment initiatives and cultivate a collaborative approach to recruitment.
• Own and drive full-cycle recruitment and day to day recruitment operations for your client groups, which include follow up with both Hiring Managers and candidates to ensure timely resolution of the process
• Manage relationships with external partners (i.e.: Job Boards, Post-Secondary institutions, 3rd party recruiters etc.)
• Lead intake discussions, define role requirements, and develop tailored recruitment strategies
• Proactively source and build talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Provide market insights, talent trends, and hiring recommendations to stakeholders
• Serve as a “super user” for the Applicant Tracking System - Greenhouse, providing user support to all internal users regarding use of features, functions and recruitment processes
• Manage the corporate Internal Referral Program and arrange for timely rewards for referees
• Prepare, organize and participate in job fairs as well as partner with universities and colleges to promote the company as an employer of choice
• Ensure a strong, inclusive, and engaging candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics
• Contribute to continuous improvement of TA processes and projects
• Use Gen AI to boost productivity and drive innovation
• Partner with People & Values and business leaders to ensure offers are aligned with compensation frameworks, internal equity, and company policies
• Perform any other special projects for the People and Values department as assigned

Key Objectives

• Deliver high-quality hires through strategic and proactive recruitment approaches
• Reduce time-to-fill while maintaining strong candidate experience
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical roles
• Strengthen partnerships with hiring managers and stakeholders
• Provide consistent reporting and insights on Talent Acquisition performance

Education & Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or recruitment
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles
• Strong experience with sourcing and pipeline development
• Experience using a modern ATS (ADP or similar)
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Human Resources Management
• Proven Talent Acquisition experience within the FMCG or consumer goods industry
• CHRP designation (or working towards) is an asset

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism, tact, and discretion
• Proactive, self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Passion for talent, people, and continuous improvement
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and adaptability
• Demonstrates humility, collaboration, and respect in all interactions
• Ability to use Gen AI to boost productivity and drive innovation
• Applies strong business acumen to align recruitment with business objectives and drive measurable impact

Please note this role as a new vacancy.

Salary Range

$95,000 - $105,000 CAD

At Riverside, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. The range above reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity.

What we expect:

• Values-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: We’re still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we’re okay with that, as long as we’re staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way.
• Access to everyone: We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Even when employees dress up, they wear steel-toed shoes. So don’t be shy. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom.
• Personal development: We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Career paths at Riverside are carved by the people walking on them, not dictated by leaders. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress.
• Gratitude: As a growing business, we can’t always offer formal recognition like awards programs, but we do show our true gratitude and appreciation. At Riverside, we’re all in this together and we value you.
  
• Be a Riverside Brand Ambassador: Stay relentlessly close to our consumers and represent the brand in every interaction, decision, and deliverable. Bring the consumer voice into your work by protecting product quality, availability, and experience, acting early when standards slip, and delivering consistent value that earns trust, advocacy, and long-term brand love.

What We Offer:

• Values-led: We don’t cut corners or step on anyone or anything on our way to our summit. There is no winning at all costs here. Every step you take must align with our values, no compromises.
• Courageous determination: As a family-run, rapidly growing business, we are often challenged to find ways to deliver that aren’t obvious or easy. You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through. Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well.
• Humility: We’re a small (but growing) fish in a sea of whales and sharks. We know the products we offer are some of the healthiest and most sustainable, but we don’t brag about it, and know we have a steep path ahead. We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining brightly through our innovative, high-quality products. There isn’t one superstar at Riverside. We take turns leading the way as we climb to the summit.
• Continuous improvement: As a learn-as-we-go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community. We own our mistakes and learn from them as we wind our way to the top.

Wait! There’s more!

• Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs!
• RRSP matching or 401k matching for an empowered financial journey
• Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan
• Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
• Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer: As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.

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