Talent Acquisition Lead

Who We Are

At Momentum Financial Services Group, we help people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most. With more than 40 years of experience, we’re the team behind Money Mart, Canada’s largest non-bank branch network, and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities. From short-term loans to money transfers and prepaid cards, we power the products, technology, and operations that connect over a million customers a year to the money they need, when they need it.

At MFSG, we come together across teams and departments to create something bigger than ourselves: solutions that remove barriers and give people access to money they might not get anywhere else. Whether you’re solving problems, building systems, or shaping strategy, your work fuels real support for real people.

• Hybrid Work Environment:
  Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance remote work with in-office.

The Talent Acquisition Lead partners with retail business leaders to design and implement forward-thinking recruitment strategies that address both immediate hiring needs and long-term talent goals. This role emphasizes direct and innovative sourcing methods, leveraging modern tools including AI, creative outreach, and proactive engagement with both active and passive candidates to build strong, diverse pipelines of talent.

In addition to filling open positions, the Talent Acquisition Lead plays a critical role in shaping the overall recruiting function. The role drives improvements in efficiency, candidate experience, and employer branding while ensuring alignment with business priorities. Success in this position requires a balance of strategic insight and hands‑on execution, as well as the ability to foster strong partnerships with hiring managers and influence best practices across the organization.

By combining immediate impact with long‑term vision, the Talent Acquisition Lead helps position the company as an employer of choice and ensures the right talent is in place to support growth and innovation.

• Execute best‑in‑class recruitment practices to meet current and future hiring needs.
• Leverage the Greenhouse applicant tracking system and diverse sourcing channels—including Linked In, job boards, and networking—to identify, attract, and engage top talent.
• Conduct in‑depth resume reviews, screenings, and evaluations to select the most qualified candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Lead and facilitate interviews, assessing cultural fit, technical skills, and alignment with job requirements.
• Negotiate competitive job offers, including compensation and employment terms, in alignment with company policies.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, providing consultative guidance on sourcing strategies and market insights.
• Stay current on external market trends, recruiting challenges, and emerging sourcing opportunities.
• Drive and enhance diversity recruiting strategies to build an inclusive workforce.
• Engage passive talent through proactive sourcing strategies and employer branding initiatives.

• Maximize the efficiency of Greenhouse for sourcing, hiring, and reporting.
• Review weekly recruitment metrics on openings, hires, time‑to‑fill, and other key data points.
• Use performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimize time‑to‑fill results.
• Provide recommendations to improve efficiency in offer processing, sourcing, and candidate onboarding.
• Eliminate non‑value‑added processes and ensure lean, efficient recruitment operations.
• Audit job postings regularly to maintain accuracy and visibility.
• Partner with business managers and HR leaders to assess talent market conditions and provide insights into hiring trends and talent implications.

• College or university degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years related to full cycle recruitment for corporate, with a strong focus on high‑volume hiring in fast‑paced retail or customer service environments.
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