Salt Xc - Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

ROLE: SENIOR, TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNERTEAM: TALENTLOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID)
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Salt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation.
Our 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’vestructured our agency to dowhat’sright for our clients – to connect different perspectives, to work across mediums, and to focus ondelivering meaningful, effective results.
We’recommitted to living up to the values in our name. “Salt of The Earth” means we value collaborative, humble, hard-working people here.We’relooking for people who are as smart as they are kind because we believe the right talent and the right culture help us dowhat’sright for our clients.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As 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.
Reporting to the Director of Talent, you will playa central rolein designing and refiningSalt’shiring 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.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Acquisition & Sourcing
Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior and specialized roles across Creative, Strategy, Media, Digital, and Operations.
Partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs and build proactive sourcing strategies that align with business growth.
Develop deep pipelinesofdiverse, high-performing candidates using advanced sourcing techniques, networking, and market research.
Ensure all job descriptions, postings, and outreach communications reflect Salt’s voice, culture, and inclusive values.
Coach and mentor Recruiters and hiring managers in sourcing methods, outreach communication, and candidate assessment.
Candidate Experience & Employer Brand
Own and elevate thecandidateexperience, ensuring transparency, respect, and consistency across every stage.
Lead training or enablement for hiring managers on structured interviewing,equitableevaluation, and feedback delivery.
Partner with Marketing and Talent leadership to develop employer brand initiatives, social content, and campaigns that strengthen Salt’s visibility and appeal.
Represent Salt and The Kitchen at industry events, panels, and partnerships to grow awareness and attract top-tier talent.
Regularly assess and improve the recruitment process to ensure a seamless and differentiated experience for all candidates.
Recruitment Analytics & Optimization
Maintain complete andaccuratedata within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure reporting integrity.
Track key hiring metrics such as time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, source effectiveness, and pipeline diversity.
Analyze data toidentifyrecruitment trends and inform adjustments to sourcing strategy and process efficiency.
Present insights and recommendations to the Director of Talent and Leadership teams to guide workforce planning.
Drive adoption of standardized tools, templates, and metrics that increase clarity and accountability across the recruiting team.
Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Influence
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and hiring managers, guiding them through workforceplanningand hiring strategy.
Lead intake and calibration meetings to define role expectations, success criteria, and interview structures.
Provide regular updates on search progress, pipeline health, and market conditions to align expectations and inform decisions.
Collaboratecross-functionallywith People & Culture, Finance, and Resource Management to align recruitmentactivitywith organizational priorities and headcount plans.
Influence stakeholders through data, insight, and relationship building — ensuring that decisions aretimely, informed, and inclusive.
Early Talent & Engagement Programs
Lead the development and delivery of early talent programs, including campus outreach, internships, and entry-level recruitment initiatives.
Partner 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.
Track early talent program metrics, conversion rates, and participant outcomes to refine future recruitment strategies.
Champion initiatives that strengthen Salt’s connection to future creative, digital, and marketing professionals.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
5–7 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within a creative, digital, or integrated agency environment.
Proven success managing senior-level searches and leading multiple high-volume or specialized hiring initiatives simultaneously.
Expertisein sourcing diverse candidates using advanced research, networking, and digital tools.
Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization.
Experience using ATS platforms and analytics tools to track, interpret, and present recruitment data and insights.
Demonstrated ability to design or improve recruiting processes that increase speed, quality, and consistency.
Strong understanding of employer branding and experience partnering with marketing or communications to amplify brand presence.
Leadership experience mentoring recruiters, hiring partners, or cross-functional stakeholders.
Passion for developing early talent and fostering inclusive,equitablehiring practices.
Proactive, organized, and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments where priorities evolve quickly.
We don’t just talk about balance, growth, and culture, we build for it:
Work-Life Flexibility:
Hybrid setup, up to 28 paid days off and winter holiday shutdowns
Comprehensive Coverage:
Health, dental, and vision plans, plus Salt Bucks to spend on what matters to you—wellness, RRSPs, or extra time off.
Growth-Driven Culture:
Dedicated Salt Days, top-tier learning access, and formal leadership development.
Celebration-First Mentality:
Legendary team trips, seasonal socials, and Salt Swag thatrepsyour squad.
Real Rewards:
Referral and new business bonuses, exclusive lifestyleperks, and personalized wellness options.
Culture of Belonging:
DEI programs, active ERGs, and a workplace where every voice counts.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Salt of the Earth:
We lead with humility, honesty, and heart—always.
Do What’s Right:
No shortcuts. We choose integrity over ease, every time.
Earn Your Salt:
We roll up our sleeves, chase results, and celebrate the journey.
Make Things Better:
We’resolution-seekers, always pushing for smarter ways forward.
Seek Different Perspectives:
Diversity fuels our thinking. Inclusion drives our impact.
The anticipated annual 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. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of SALT’s total rewards program.
SaltXC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
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