Talent Acquisition Lead

The Talent Acquisition Lead drives focus on the overall company vision and help create long-term strategies to attract and retain top talent. They will be required to lead and inspire their team to excel and be comfortable working within a KPI driven environment. This role will require the skills to develop innovative sourcing strategies and engagements as well as offering full cycle recruitment support. It will act as the key liaison to our business function leadership team and will be responsible for delivering on business hiring needs while aligning with the national Talent Acquisition strategy. The role requires strong influencing skills, strong business acumen and excellent relationship building skills This position assures customer service excellence and timely completion of duties and assignments that meet or exceed customer expectations. This role requires the ability to lead and support transformational programs, be results driven and have a passion for Talent Acquisition.

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Mon- Fri 

Additional Requirements: N/A

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Internal Application Deadline: 2 July 2025

This vacancy is for an existing position 

LifeLabs operates under a Hybrid workforce model. Further details will be provided during the interview stage.

Business Management & Support

• Partner with the business to provide proactive and collaborative support throughout the recruitment lifecycle 
• Build and maintain “trusted advisor” relationships with Business Leaders, Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners
• Partner with Hiring Manager and HR Business Partner to develop specific job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and necessary skill sets
  

Leadership

• Lead a team of Talent Acquisition Specialist’s to deliver a best-in-class experience, coach mentor and inspire.
• Lead the TA Team through high volume recruiting

Support and lead the wider TA team in contributing to projects and best practices

Programs, Practices and Compliance

• Support and lead various National Talent Acquisition strategic initiatives, systems, and efficiency projects
• Exec Level Interview process management, including custom-made guides and support all steps of hiring
• Monitor labor market dynamics and share information with the team and managers building on solutions for talent challenges
• Plan, develop, implement, direct, and constantly re-evaluate LifeLabs’ recruitment activities and performance based on defined goals, strategies, objectives, and metrics
• Develop customized recruitment strategies and EVP brand engagement opportunities for client groups
  
  

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the internal recruitment system, posting jobs, reviewing CVs, interviewing and provide your recommendation to the business
• Create sourcing and pipeline recruitment strategies to provide proactive TA support to the business

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education – University degree or College diploma or relevant years of on-the-job working experience- Human Resources/Business Administration preferred
• CHRP/CHRL nice to have but not required
• 5+ years of extensive previous experience at a Senior level Talent Specialist or similar role, with experience/familiarity in HR and Talent/Recruitment is an asset.
• Demonstrated strong functional knowledge and experience within Talent Acquisition, as well as employment practices, compliance requirements, laws, and applicable governing regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, build & lead programs and appropriately consult key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated business acumen, consultive and relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, client relationships, organizational, leadership and project management skills.
• Strong communication with the ability to influence and effect change.
• Previous people leadership experience is an asset
• Proven success in a KPI & Metric based environment
• Experience in supporting, leading and building best in class TA processes