{"id":740784,"url":"https://alion.io/job/saltxc-senior-talent-acquisition-partner","title":"Senior Talent Acquisition Partner","company":{"id":685197,"name":"Salt XC","domain":"saltxc.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/saltxc","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"HR","role_family":"HR","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Toronto, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":90000,"max":115000,"currency":"CAD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":81752},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-14T16:02:40Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-09","last_verified_at":"2026-11-02T21:06:03Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":80,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":80},"description":"POSITION DESCRIPTION \nROLE: SENIOR, TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER \nTEAM: TALENT \nLOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID) \nCOMPANY OVERVIEW \nSalt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation. \nOur mission is to “Earn the World’s Attention” and Salt is built to find, develop, execute, and amplify the ideas that are worthy of our clients’ audiences. We’ve structured our agency to do what’s right for our clients - to connect different perspectives, to work across mediums, and to focus on delivering meaningful, effective results. \nWe’re committed to living up to the values in our name. “Salt of The Earth” means we value collaborative, humble, hard-working people here. We’re looking for people who are as smart as they are kind because we believe the right talent and the right culture help us do what’s right for our clients. \nROLE OVERVIEW \nAs a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you are a trusted strategic partner responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment across key disciplines for Salt and The Kitchen North America. You combine relationship building, operational excellence, and data-driven insight to ensure we attract, hire, and retain the best talent in the market. \nReporting to the Director of Talent, you will play a central role in designing and refining Salt’s hiring practices, shaping our employer brand, and building inclusive pipelines for future growth. You balance hands-on execution with strategic foresight while managing high-priority searches while also mentoring others, improving systems, and helping define what great hiring looks like at Salt. \nCORE RESPONSIBILITIES \nTalent Acquisition & Sourcing \nLead end-to-end recruitment for senior and specialized roles across Creative, Strategy, Media, Digital, and Operations. \nPartner with department heads to forecast hiring needs and build proactive sourcing strategies that align with business growth. \nDevelop deep pipelines of diverse, high-performing candidates using advanced sourcing techniques, networking, and market research. \nEnsure all job descriptions, postings, and outreach communications reflect Salt’s voice, culture, and inclusive values. \nCoach and mentor Recruiters and hiring managers in sourcing methods, outreach communication, and candidate assessment. \nCandidate Experience & Employer Brand \nOwn and elevate the candidate experience, ensuring transparency, respect, and consistency across every stage. \nLead training or enablement for hiring managers on structured interviewing, equitable evaluation, and feedback delivery. \nPartner with Marketing and Talent leadership to develop employer brand initiatives, social content, and campaigns that strengthen Salt’s visibility and appeal. \nRepresent Salt and The Kitchen at industry events, panels, and partnerships to grow awareness and attract top-tier talent. \nRegularly assess and improve the recruitment process to ensure a seamless and differentiated experience for all candidates. \nRecruitment Analytics & Optimization \nMaintain complete and accurate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure reporting integrity. \nTrack key hiring metrics such as time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, source effectiveness, and pipeline diversity. \nAnalyze data to identify recruitment trends and inform adjustments to sourcing strategy and process efficiency. \nPresent insights and recommendations to the Director of Talent and Leadership teams to guide workforce planning. \nDrive adoption of standardized tools, templates, and metrics that increase clarity and accountability across the recruiting team. \nStrategic Partnership & Stakeholder Influence \nServe as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and hiring managers, guiding them through workforce planning and hiring strategy. \nLead intake and calibration meetings to define role expectations, success criteria, and interview structures. \nProvide regular updates on search progress, pipeline health, and market conditions to align expectations and inform decisions. \nCollaborate cross-functionally with People & Culture, Finance, and Resource Management to align recruitment activity with organizational priorities and headcount plans. \nInfluence stakeholders through data, insight, and relationship building - ensuring that decisions are timely, informed, and inclusive. \nEarly Talent & Engagement Programs \nLead the development and delivery of early talent programs, including campus outreach, internships, and entry-level recruitment initiatives. \nPartner with People & Culture to ensure early talent experiences are structured, developmental, and aligned to long-term hiring goals. Build relationships with schools, professional associations, and community organizations to expand Salt’s early talent pipeline. \n\nTrack early talent program metrics, conversion rates, and participant outcomes to refine future recruitment strategies. \nChampion initiatives that strengthen Salt’s connection to future creative, digital, and marketing professionals. \nEXPERIENCE & SKILLS: \n5-7 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within a creative, digital, or integrated agency environment. \nProven success managing senior-level searches and leading multiple high-volume or specialized hiring initiatives simultaneously. \nExpertise in sourcing diverse candidates using advanced research, networking, and digital tools. \nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization. \nExperience using ATS platforms and analytics tools to track, interpret, and present recruitment data and insights. \nDemonstrated ability to design or improve recruiting processes that increase speed, quality, and consistency. \nStrong understanding of employer branding and experience partnering with marketing or communications to amplify brand presence. \nLeadership experience mentoring recruiters, hiring partners, or cross-functional stakeholders. \nPassion for developing early talent and fostering inclusive, equitable hiring practices. \nProactive, organized, and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments where priorities evolve quickly. \nPERKS & BENEFITS THAT SET US APART \nWe don’t just talk about balance, growth, and culture, we build for it: \nWork-Life Flexibility: Hybrid setup, up to 28 paid days off and winter holiday shutdowns \nComprehensive Coverage: Health, dental, and vision plans, plus Salt Bucks to spend on what matters to you-wellness, RRSPs, or extra time off. \nGrowth-Driven Culture: Dedicated Salt Days, top-tier learning access, and formal leadership development. \nCelebration-First Mentality: Legendary team trips, seasonal socials, and Salt Swag that reps your squad. \nReal Rewards: Referral and new business bonuses, exclusive lifestyle perks, and personalized wellness options. \nCulture of Belonging: DEI programs, active ERGs, and a workplace where every voice counts. \nWHAT WE STAND FOR \nSalt of the Earth: We lead with humility, honesty, and heart-always. \nDo What’s Right: No shortcuts. We choose integrity over ease, every time. \nEarn Your Salt: We roll up our sleeves, chase results, and celebrate the journey. \nMake Things Better: We’re solution-seekers, always pushing for smarter ways forward. \n Seek Different Perspectives: Diversity fuels our thinking. Inclusion drives our impact. \nThe anticipatedannual base salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. 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