Ready to take ownership of recruitment and people operations in a fast-growing environment?
Our client is seeking a proactive and resourceful People & Talent Acquisition Manager to lead full-cycle hiring and support foundational HR processes. This newly created role offers the opportunity to shape talent strategy, build scalable systems, and serve as a key culture ambassador across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2–5 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, or people operations, ideally in high-growth or startup environments
• Proven ability to build recruiting systems and processes from scratch
• Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with leadership
• Highly organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Tech-savvy with experience using HRIS platforms and sourcing tools
• Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. labor laws is an asset
• CHRP considered a plus
• Willingness to work on-site in Waterloo, ON at least 3 days per week

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across all departments, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management
• Develop and execute outbound and inbound strategies to attract top-tier candidates
• Partner with hiring managers to define talent needs and build effective sourcing plans
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles
• Enhance recruiting workflows to improve candidate experience and time-to-hire
• Support core HR functions including onboarding, compliance, and employee engagement
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
• Assist with internal communications, documentation, and performance processes
• Champion a positive workplace culture and foster cross-functional collaboration