Talent Acquisition Manager - Early Careers

Overview

Sapient is a consulting and private‑equity firm that helps organizations discover knowledge to make outstanding decisions. The Client Services team is scaling fast in North America and plays a critical role in driving high‑performance talent acquisition for CS Associate hires in AMER.

• Own the full talent strategy for CS AMER Associate hiring and provide global support for Central Functions.
• Build an outbound‑first sourcing engine targeting high‑potential passive candidates for CS Associate roles.
• Identify and pursue talent in competitive student environments, professional networks and talent communities.
• Develop repeatable sourcing playbooks that go beyond job boards, with clear frameworks for engaging and converting passive talent at volume.
• Own end‑to‑end early‑careers strategy across Ontario universities, building deep relationships with career offices, faculty, clubs, and student organizations.
• Embed Sapient in competitive environments such as case competitions, debate circuits, sport teams, chess clubs, and esports communities.
• Design a campus touchpoint calendar that ensures visibility throughout the student decision‑making cycle.
• Architect and execute a high‑impact brand strategy across the Toronto and Ontario markets to position Sapient as a premier early‑career destination.
• Refine rigorous assessment rubrics and interview workflows to identify grit, bias to action, and alignment with the high‑performance candidate profile.
• Lead ongoing review of the full recruitment funnel to identify leaks, celebrate what is working and implement rapid fixes.
• Translate weekly data into actionable process changes and hold the team accountable to continuous improvement.
• Champion AI tools to automate top‑of‑funnel tasks and accelerate candidate data analysis.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, delivering data‑driven talent recommendations and optimizing interview workflows.
• Build and manage a high‑performance recruitment team, hiring for grit, delegating volume load, and fostering a culture of drive and curiosity.

• 4‑7 years of Talent Acquisition experience, ideally with at least 2‑3 years in a leadership role at a high‑growth tech scale‑up.
• Proven experience managing high‑volume hiring cycles, specifically for early‑careers in client services or adjacent industries.
• Demonstrated track record building outbound talent pipelines and campus programs.
• Candidate‑first philosophy that prioritizes individual journey and professional growth.
• Experience running or contributing to employer brand programs, including content, events or ambassador initiatives.
• Deep familiarity with the Toronto and GTA talent market and the Ontario university landscape.
• Proficiency with funnel data and conversion metrics to quickly identify problems and implement fixes.
• Comfort with AI‑powered recruiting tools and a drive to adopt modern practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable operating at senior levels with low ego.
• Working legal right to be employed in Canada and specifically Ontario; sponsorship or visa support not offered.

• Salary range: $80,000‑$100,000 CAD per annum.
• Hybrid role:
  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in our downtown Toronto office; up to 20 remote days annually.
• Extended benefits plan including dental, vision and pharmaceutical coverage.
• Massage, chiropractor and physical therapy benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual leave: 20 days (plus up to 20 remote-working days).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
• Team socials, corporate events and holiday celebrations.

Sapient is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and other protected class characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All successfully offered candidates are subject to thorough screening and pre‑employment checks.