Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and Practice

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada's leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada's corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interests in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and Practice Support is a key member of the HR leadership team with responsibility for two critical functions. The role leads the talent acquisition strategy and delivery for Toronto business professional roles, shaping the candidate experience from recruitment through onboarding and integration. In addition, the role provides leadership and operational oversight for the Toronto legal assistant practice support function, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture while driving operational excellence.

The position offers the opportunity to partner closely with firm leadership and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance talent strategies, operational effectiveness and firm culture.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

• Lead the development and execution of talent acquisition strategies to attract exceptional business professional talent and support the firm's strategic objectives.
• Champion an outstanding candidate and onboarding experience, ensuring new hires are effectively integrated and positioned for long-term success.
• Partner with business leaders to anticipate talent needs and develop sustainable talent pipelines.
• Performs management and leadership responsibilities overseeing the Toronto Talent Acquisition team, which requires recruitment, orientation, training, counselling, salary administration, disciplinary procedures and termination.
• Lead and mentor a management team supporting approximately 140 legal assistants, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and client service focused culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging technology, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor recruitment and workforce metrics, using insights to inform decision-making and optimize processes.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and operational priorities to support business requirements.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic initiatives, organizational projects, and committees that advance firm objectives.

We are seeking an experienced HR leader with a passion for talent. The ideal candidate will have a postsecondary education in Human Resources or a related discipline, along with 7 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, including people management and accountability for talent acquisition or other key HR functions. They will have a demonstrated track record of leading teams and serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and stakeholders in complex, service-oriented environments.

Experience with in a professional services environment is preferred, and a CHRP or equivalent professional designation is considered an asset.

• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development skills, with the ability to build and lead high-performing, inclusive teams.
• Strong business partnership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to align talent initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, judgment, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience leading change management, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness…