Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Job Type: Full Time

Function: Human Resources

Address: 160 Bloor Street East, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON

Work Option: Hybrid

At Sephora Canada, we’re passionate about finding and sharing beauty in the world. Our constant innovation, our ability to see and lead trends, and our focus on providing an outstanding customer experience make us the most-loved beauty community and top of mind for every Canadian. We find beauty in our communities, in our differences, our experiences, and in the spirit of our employees.

About The Role

As the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will architect and execute a data-driven talent acquisition strategy to fuel the growth and strategic objectives of Sephora Canada’s Field Support Center (FSC). You will lead a high-performing team, optimizing recruitment processes for efficiency and ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience that attracts top-tier talent. This role demands a strategic talent acquisition leader with a proven track record of building and scaling recruiting functions, a deep understanding of the competitive talent landscape, and the ability to translate business priorities into impactful talent solutions.

What You'll Do

Strategic Talent Leadership:

• Define, develop, and implement a proactive, data-driven talent acquisition strategy aligned with Sephora’s business objectives, anticipating future needs and market trends.
• Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analysis to identify talent trends, emerging technologies, and innovative recruitment strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leaders, providing expert guidance on talent acquisition strategies, market insights, and best practices.
• Lead and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and results-oriented execution.
  
  

Recruitment Excellence

• Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process for all roles within the Sephora FSC, ensuring a seamless and efficient candidate experience. Own full-cycle recruitment for senior roles in the organization.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and other key stakeholders to understand talent needs and deliver exceptional service.
• Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent in the market, building a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Implement rigorous assessment and selection processes to ensure the identification of high-potential candidates who align with the company's values and culture.
  
  

Employer Brand And D&I

• Collaborate with the Employer Brand team to develop and execute a compelling employer branding strategy that showcases the unique culture and value proposition of Sephora FSC.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout the talent acquisition process, ensuring a fair and inclusive candidate experience and partner closely with the D&I leader to provide relevant data to senior leadership.
• Partner with the internal D&I leader to build and maintain relationships with diversity-focused organizations and community partners to expand the reach of recruitment efforts.
  
  

Operational Effectiveness

• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of key recruitment metrics to provide actionable insights into the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline recruitment processes, enhance the candidate experience, and improve efficiency – partnering with global and/or NA partners.
• Evaluate and support the implementation of recruitment technologies to automate tasks, improve collaboration, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the talent acquisition function.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment vendors, ensuring alignment with company standards and cost-effectiveness.
  
  

Talent Education

• Design and deliver comprehensive recruitment training and resources to equip hiring managers with the skills and knowledge to attract and hire top talent – enable a talent scout culture!
• Support the Program Manager with co-op hiring as needed.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Seasoned HR/Talent Acquisition Leader with 8+ years of progressive experience in leading talent acquisition practices within a large, complex, and high-growth organization.
• Strong people leadership experience with a track record of building and scaling high-performing talent acquisition teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute data-driven talent acquisition strategies that align with business objectives.
• Deep understanding of the competitive talent landscape, including industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative recruitment strategies.
• Strong project management skills and experience in implementing recruitment technologies from conception to implementation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), assessments, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
• Experience with Success Factors, Eightfold is an asset.
• French language proficiency is an asset.
  
  

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• You’ll be part of a unique culture and family of passionate and inspiring individuals.
• You’ll work alongside the best talent in the industry – people you’ll be proud to work with.
• You’ll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
• You'll have the opportunity to support causes through our Gift of Giving Program (matched donations through Benevity), donations of funds for volunteer time and offering and much more.
• Benefits you can mix and match, depending on your needs.
• Employee Assistance Program services for those times you need extra support.
• Access to our Well-Being@Sephora program to support your mental, financial, physical, and social well-being
• Holidays, time off, functional Friday hours and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• And of course, there’s our incredible swag – free product gifts throughout the year and tons of discounts with our brand partners.
  
  

Sephora Canada strongly believes in equal opportunity when it comes to employment and advancement. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can belong, grow, and build a beautiful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and/or any other diversity dimensions. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or otherwise), other protected characteristics or other reasonable circumstances can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People team.