Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition leads Mattr's recruitment function by driving strategic talent initiatives across the organization in support of attracting and retaining talent. This pivotal role demands a dynamic, collaborative and passionate leader who can develop and execute talent acquisition strategies, foster a culture of inclusion, and ensure the attraction, onboarding and retention of top-tier talent as aligned with Mattr’s growth objectives. This position is accountable for overseeing a talented team of recruiters and an Onboarding Specialist.   
This position is based near or at one of Mattr's production sites or offices, with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements, and requires the ability to travel (up to 30% in the first year) in support of recruitment and onboarding initiatives.

High Level Overview of Accountabilities

Strategic Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Leads the development and implementation of the full-cycle recruitment and onboarding strategy for Mattr
• Manages and creates relationships with external partners, vendors, colleges and universities, etc. to supplement internal recruitment efforts.
• Integrates DEI principles into all talent acquisition processes, ensuring diverse candidate pools and equitable hiring practices.
• Equips HR Business Partners and Recruiters with necessary tools to support and relay effective Total Rewards management, benefits information and best practice questions/competencies
• Strengthens employer branding efforts 
• Supports establishment of key competency/skills/leadership capabilities consistently required amongst Mattr's future and current leaders and driving such competencies across the organization
• Drives development of clearly defined, consistent and effective onboarding program in consultation with division HR Leadership
• Full-cycle recruitment for executive level roles

Technology, Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Ensures process compliance is always followed, and act as a role model to others in the team
• Works with key stakeholders to create and build consistent recruitment and onboarding policies, practices, and processes across Mattr - Working across functions with peers in various divisions to ensure collaboration of shared goals
• Collaborates with HRIS team to develop and enhance recruitment systems/tracking mechanisms 
• Uses analytics and KPIs to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement
• Creates and track updates to various recruitment/promotion templates
• Analyzes stay and exit interview data in support of adjusting and/or creating programs to enhance the employee recruitment and onboarding experience and effectiveness

Leadership and Relationship Management:

• Develops strong, positive, and trusted relationships with leaders within the organization and external parties
• Partners with leaders to learn about their respective areas, specific needs and gaps with a view to helping them achieve their business goals
• Engages with clients and team to advise, consult, and strategize on challenging openings - presenting options and coaching them on what a best-in-class recruitment experience looks and feels like
• Proactively obtains client feedback and assess client satisfaction 
• Builds strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions
• Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing recruitment team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Skills and Attributes

• Minimum of 15 years in progressive Human Resources Leadership roles
• Ability to travel up to 30% across Canada and the US
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in strategic based recruitment
• Proven experience effectively leading teams and overseeing multiple functions 
• Strong financial, HR, HRIS and business acumen
• Demonstrated financial acumen and ability to understand, manage, oversee and build recruitment budgets 
• Experience building and overseeing Company-wide projects and initiatives, such as full-scale onboarding and pre-boarding programs
• Proven ability to build and scale recruitment functions in complex, fast-paced, multi-entity environments 
• Innovative and solutions-oriented, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Highly collaborative, critical thinker
• Fulsome understanding of all HR elements, including HRIS systems, payroll requirements, legislation across Canada and the US, full-cycle recruitment and onboarding
• Customer-first mindset

WHAT MATTR OFFERS

•    At Mattr, safety comes first! We go the extra mile to ensure our employees are safe and healthy 
•    We understand times have changed and so have we. Mattr offers flexible work arrangements (where possible) to suit your needs 
•    Comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, annual incentives, medical benefits, retirement savings plans, paid vacation days, education assistance programs, corporate discounts and more!
•    Participation in service milestone awards and recognition opportunities 
•    Access to mental health support resources such as our Headversity mental health and wellness platform and free, confidential access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
•    Rewarding growth opportunities (may include global career and travel opportunities) supported by personalized training, development and mentoring programs - including LinkedIn Learning access for all employees!
•    Commitment to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace environment  
•    We prioritize our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) values and offer a paid Impact Day, allowing employees an opportunity to support charitable organizations in their communities
•    Company events, social gatherings and team building activities that promote fun!
•    We’re working to create a better world. Join us!

Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise through brands offering engineered products, technology and solutions to support infrastructure projects & markets world-wide. Mattr brands: AmerCable, Shawflex, DSG-Canusa, Flexpipe and Xerxes.

At Mattr, we have built a true team environment where all employees are empowered to contribute to the success of the company. We want you to join our team!

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