JOB DESCRIPTION

AVP, Executive Talent Acquisition is responsible for developing and implementing Executive Talent Acquisition Strategies to ensure TD has the talent it needs to be the Better Bank. Key activities include strategy development and implementation, candidate identification and assessment, building diverse talent pipelines, partnering with search firms, and creating cost-efficient experience-led processes for talent acquisition. The mandate also includes a strong partnership with HR Business Partners, HR Centers of Expertise and other key partners in the business units globally.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reporting to the VP, Talent Acquisition, the AVP, Executive Talent Acquisition is an integral member of the Talent Acquisition Leadership team as well as the broader HR function and is specifically accountable for leading HR’s approach to executive talent acquisition. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide strategic direction and seamless execution of the organization’s global executive talent acquisition and experience.
• Deliver an enterprise-wide, cohesive and efficient executive talent acquisition strategy of excellence that meets the unique needs of a diverse portfolio of lines of business across the organization.
• Continually assess and calibrate the organizational structure to ensure the team is staffed appropriately to deliver timely and high-quality service based on individual line of business demand, strategic staffing and mapping initiatives.
• In close partnership with HR Business Partners, identify critical talent gaps and develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for attracting top talent across the enterprise, as well as within each line of business, champion the building of talent pipelines for critical functional areas and diverse talent pools.
• Lead and performance manage the Executive Talent Acquisition team to ensure collaboration with the HR Business Partners to achieve hiring objectives.
• Continually evaluate, build, develop and coach the executive talent acquisition professionals fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Build and nurture strong, credible relationships with HR Business Partners, Business Leaders and other critical stakeholders across the organization; act as a trusted advisor and domain expert.
• Lead the design, implementation and ongoing evolvement of Lines of Business Early and Executive talent acquisition plans in alignment with their people strategies, ensuring the right talent pipeline to drive value for the organization
• Amplify TD’s employer brand and colleague promise to position TD as the destination of choice for top early and executive talent

QUALIFICATIONS

• Exceptional strategic skills to translate business requirements into effective strategies and execution plans
• Be known for providing creative thought leadership while listening and engaging others to provide input in shaping a strategy
• Ability to develop and deploy a vision and work in and across teams to impact/influence others to align to that vision
• Excellent business acumen and analytical capabilities – ability to consolidate information into clear, concise analysis in support of business decisions
• Very comfortable navigating ambiguity, with outcomes that create value for a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong people leader with demonstrated experience in identifying, motivating and retaining a highly diverse, qualified and engaged team to fulfill current and future business needs
• Well-developed business partner skills; able to establish credibility and rapport with business leaders and HR partners
• Demonstrated ability to thrive and work collaboratively in a geographically matrixed environment
• Familiarity with the talent acquisition practice, agile delivery methodology and working in agile teams is beneficial
• Strong communicator, with excellent oral, written and presentation skills

SPECIFIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Post Graduate degree in Business Administration, HR or a related discipline would be an asset.
• 10+ years of experience in HR, Business, and/or Management Consulting with significant exposure to strategy development and implementation and business transformation initiatives preferably within the Financial Industry

WHO WE ARE:

TD is one of the world’s leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.
TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

• Provide strategic direction and seamless execution of the organization’s global executive talent acquisition and experience.
• Deliver an enterprise-wide, cohesive and efficient executive talent acquisition strategy of excellence that meets the unique needs of a diverse portfolio of lines of business across the organization.
• Continually assess and calibrate the organizational structure to ensure the team is staffed appropriately to deliver timely and high-quality service based on individual line of business demand, strategic staffing and mapping initiatives.
• In close partnership with HR Business Partners, identify critical talent gaps and develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for attracting top talent across the enterprise, as well as within each line of business, champion the building of talent pipelines for critical functional areas and diverse talent pools.
• Lead and performance manage the Executive Talent Acquisition team to ensure collaboration with the HR Business Partners to achieve hiring objectives.
• Continually evaluate, build, develop and coach the executive talent acquisition professionals fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Build and nurture strong, credible relationships with HR Business Partners, Business Leaders and other critical stakeholders across the organization; act as a trusted advisor and domain expert.
• Lead the design, implementation and ongoing evolvement of Lines of Business Early and Executive talent acquisition plans in alignment with their people strategies, ensuring the right talent pipeline to drive value for the organization
• Amplify TD’s employer brand and colleague promise to position TD as the destination of choice for top early and executive talen