Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to provide team leadership and recruitment support during a period of high activity and transition - R

Our public sector client is looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to provide team leadership and recruitment support during a period of high activity and transition.

Initially 3-month contract with chances of extension. 3 days onsite in Richmond with some flexibility.

Must have:

• 5 - 8+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally in both high-volume and specialized roles
• Previous leadership or team lead experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in Canada
• Experience managing recruiter workloads, workflow coordination, and portfolio management in a large organization, preferably in public sector, unionized environments
• Familiarity with Oracle
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a client-service mindset.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitment metrics.
• Proven ability to manage complex recruitment processes for leadership, technical, and/or critical roles.
• Experience working in unionized environments and complex or matrixed organizations (e.g., public sector, crown, higher ed, healthcare)
• Experience navigating temporary leadership transitions or filling in during periods of organizational change is a plus

Nice to have:

• Experience with Oracle HCM

Responsibilities:

• Act as a working team lead, providing direction, coordination, and coaching to Talent Acquisition team members during the contract period.
• Manage or directly support full-cycle recruitment for complex, senior, or high-volume roles when additional capacity is needed.
• Collaborate with other TA Partners and HR teams to align recruitment activities with broader organizational goals and workforce plans.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to newer TA team members, supporting quality control and best practice adoption.
• Troubleshoot process gaps or role-specific challenges and recommend improvements to drive efficiency and service quality.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, workforce planning discussions, and hiring strategy development.
• Promote a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the recruitment function.