Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Job Description RBC is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Senior Manager, Talent. In this high-impact role, you will work closely with senior business and HR leaders to develop and execute proactive, data-informed talent strategies to attract and hire top professionals in these critical functions. You’ll lead a team of recruiters while playing a hands-on role in complex, senior-level searches, along with creating, leading, and implementing sourcing strategies to meet business needs. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of functional talent markets, a passion for developing/implementing hiring strategies, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. What will you do? - Partner with senior leaders and HR business partners to understand business priorities and workforce plans. - Act as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders. - Monitor and assess labor market trends, competitive insights, and talent acquisition innovations. - Identify internal and/or external emerging issues, trends, and needs to inform business strategies and decisions. - Develop and lead end-to-end Campus and Experienced Talent recruitment strategies to proactively address current and future hiring needs. - Act as a trusted advisor on talent trends, competitive intelligence, and market conditions. - Manage and coach a team of full life cycle recruiters, ensuring delivery of best-in-class recruitment practices and an exceptional candidate experience. - Set clear team goals, track performance metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire), and drive continuous improvement. - Promote a high-performance, collaborative, and inclusive team culture. - Build inclusive candidate pipelines through strategic sourcing, partnerships, and outreach efforts. - Leverage recruitment data and Workday insights to optimize processes and support talent planning. - Ensure adherence to RBC policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements. - Collaborate with Talent Marketing to enhance RBC’s brand within corporate functions. - Lead senior-level searches and ensure a positive, engaging experience for all candidates. - In this role, you will communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees located across Canada and/or worldwide. What do you need to succeed? Must-have: - Post-secondary education, university degree or college diploma - 7+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including at least 2 years in a leadership or strategic recruitment role - Experience hiring for complex corporate functions such as Legal, Finance, HR, AML, or Audit - Strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws and financial services industry recruitment dynamics - Demonstrated success in managing a recruiting team and influencing senior stakeholders - Experience with enterprise ATS platforms (e.g., Workday) and recruitment analytics Nice-to-have: - Prior experience within a large matrixed organization - CHRL designation or HR-related certification - Experience executing campus, inclusive recruitment programs or targeted outreach #LI-POST Job Skills Creativity, Decision Making, Effectiveness Measurement, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Interview Techniques, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Performance Management (PM), Recruiting, Team Management Additional Job Details Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST, TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full-time Platform: HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-05-25 Application Deadline: 2026-06-15 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above. 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Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this exciting vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.