Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

RBC

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at RBC developing proactive talent strategies and leading a team of recruiters. Collaborating with senior leaders to address hiring needs in critical functions.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

talent acquisitionrecruitment strategiesperformance metricsrecruiting team managementstrategic recruitmentrecruitment analyticssourcingcandidate experiencecompliancedata optimization

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcoachingcommunicationstrategic thinkinginfluencingproblem-solvingteam culture promotiontrust buildingadaptability

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayATS platformsrecruitment datatalent planningperformance trackingcandidate pipelinesHR systemsdata insightsemployment law compliancecorporate branding

Industry Keywords

Canadian labor lawsfinancial servicescorporate functionslegal recruitmentfinance recruitmentHR recruitmentAML recruitmentaudit recruitmenttalent trendsmarket conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with senior leaders and HR business partners to understand business priorities and workforce plans.
Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
Monitor and assess labor market trends, competitive insights and talent acquisition innovations.
Identifies internal and/or external emerging issues, trends and needs to inform business strategies & decisions.
Develop and lead end-to-end Campus and Experienced Talent recruitment strategies to proactively address current and future hiring needs.
Act as a trusted advisor on talent trends, competitive intelligence, and market conditions.
Manage and coach a team of full life cycle recruiters, ensuring delivery of best-in-class recruitment practices and an exceptional candidate experience.
Set clear team goals, track performance metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire), and drive continuous improvement.
Promote a high-performance, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
Build inclusive candidate pipelines through strategic sourcing, partnerships, and outreach efforts.
Leverage recruitment data and Workday insights to optimize processes and support talent planning.
Ensure adherence to RBC policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Talent Marketing to enhance RBC’s brand within corporate functions.
Lead senior-level searches and ensure a positive, engaging experience for all candidates.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post secondary education, University Degree or college diploma
7+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including at least 2 years in a leadership or strategic recruitment role
Experience hiring for complex corporate functions such as Legal, Finance, HR, AML, or Audit
Strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws and financial services industry recruitment dynamics
Demonstrated success in managing a recruiting team and influencing senior stakeholders
Experience with enterprise ATS platforms (e.g., Workday) and recruitment analytics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities