Ready to take ownership of recruitment and people operations in a fast-growing environment?Our client is seeking a proactive and resourceful People & Talent Acquisition Manager to lead full-cycle hiring and support foundational HR processes. This newly created role offers the opportunity to shape talent strategy, build scalable systems, and serve as a key culture ambassador across the organization.What this opportunity offers:
A high-impact role with ownership over recruitment and people operations
The chance to build and refine talent acquisition systems from the ground up
A collaborative, fast-paced environment with direct access to leadership
Interested and qualified candidates, apply today or email Christine quoting job #6669. We thank all applicants for their interest, though only those under consideration will be contacted.Key Responsibilities & Expertise:
Lead full-cycle recruitment across all departments, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management
Develop and execute outbound and inbound strategies to attract top-tier candidates
Partner with hiring managers to define talent needs and build effective sourcing plans
Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles
Enhance recruiting workflows to improve candidate experience and time-to-hire
Support core HR functions including onboarding, compliance, and employee engagement
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
Assist with internal communications, documentation, and performance processes
Champion a positive workplace culture and foster cross-functional collaboration
Qualifications:
2–5 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, or people operations, ideally in high-growth or startup environments
Proven ability to build recruiting systems and processes from scratch
Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with leadership
Highly organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities
Tech-savvy with experience using HRIS platforms and sourcing tools
Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. labor laws is an asset
CHRP considered a plus
Willingness to work on-site in Waterloo, ON at least 3 days per week
