Sr. HR Talent Manager

We’re looking for a Sr. HR Talent Manager to join our People \& Culture team at INNOCEAN Canada! **The Opportunity** If you’re passionate about people and energized by finding, growing, and elevating great talent — equally comfortable building strong pipelines, designing development programs, and partnering with leaders on succession, this role is built for you. This is a hands\-on Senior Manager role at the heart of our People \& Culture team. You’ll work closely with the VP, People \& Culture to shape and deliver our talent strategy from attraction to development and retention while partnering across the business to build programs that support long\-term growth and exceptional employee experiences. **The Role** As an Explorer, you embody our values: Courage, Ambition, Curiosity, and Integrity. Reporting to the VP, People \& Culture, you will lead our talent strategy across attraction, development, and retention. You are both a strategic thinker and a hands\-on builder — someone who can design programs and bring them to life. You’ll partner closely with leaders across the business to identify talent needs, build future pipelines, and create development pathways that support long\-term growth. **Job Overview** The Sr. HR Talent Manager is responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to meet the organization’s workforce needs. This role focuses on talent acquisition, employee development, succession planning, and building a strong employer brand to support overall business goals. **What your typical day will look like** * Develop and implement strategic talent acquisition plans to attract highly qualified candidates. * Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding. * Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, universities, and industry networks. * Design and execute employee development programs to enhance skills, engagement, and retention. * Assist with workforce planning and succession strategy to ensure leadership continuity. * Conduct employee surveys on an ongoing basis * Collaborate with department heads to identify talent gaps and growth opportunities. * Monitor and analyze talent metrics to guide decision\-making and improve processes. * Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with company values and diversity initiatives. * Oversee employer branding efforts to attract and retain a diverse and talented workforce. * Ensure compliance with labor laws and HR best practices. **The Knowledge and Experience you bring** * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. * Proven experience in talent management, recruitment, or HR roles. * Strong understanding of HR practices, labor legislation, and talent acquisition technologies. * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. * Ability to work strategically and collaboratively with senior management. * Proficiency in HR software (BambooHR, ADP Workforce etc) **What you’ll love about working at INNOCEAN Canada** * People\-first and Inclusive of all — we’re proud to be recognized by ‘Great Places to Work’ FIVE years in a row and counting \- overall, as well as for youth, inclusion, and as a Best Place to Work for Women * Flexible hybrid work set up (2 days in winter; 3 days in summer) with an awesome space at King Street West for collaboration and team get\-togethers * Generous time off plus an end of year winter break; our people also get extra days off when they reach key work milestones! * Your Wellbeing is all\-important — full benefits coverage, flex spending account, RRSPs, confidential individual counselling, and paid personal days * Learning and development fund, and coaching and mentorship in your day\-to\-day to fuel your growth Target Salary: $85,000\-$90,000 CAD **Additional information:** This is an active, approved role. *Our recruitment team may use AI\-assisted tools to help identify and review candidate applications based on job\-related requirements and qualifications. All hiring decisions are made by humans.* *INNOCEAN Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. We encourage all qualified applicants to inquire below. Any disability\-related needs will be accommodated throughout the recruitment process.*