Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Step Into the Multiverse: Your Next Adventure Starts Here

AtWizards of the Coast we harness the power of imagination and connection to create unforgettable experiences. We create entertainment that inspires creativity sparks passionforgesfriendships andfosterscommunities around the every pursuit our mission is to inspire a lifetime love of games. Whetheritsthrough the strategic depth ofMagic: The Gathering the rich storytelling ofDungeons & Dragons or our AAA digital game studios we build worlds that bring people together spark creativity and fuel adventure. As we continue to grow and explore new realmswereseekingpassionate curious and innovative minds to join the adventure.

Were looking for an accomplished and motivated Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to help us grow and enable our studios to build games for multiple platforms expressions and diverse audiences. Youre part brand ambassador part talent architect and part trusted advisorwith a passion for connecting extraordinary creative and technical minds to opportunities that shape the future of play.

As a Senior Talent Partner you set the tone for candidate experience & help jumpstart everything we do. You will help strengthen and evangelize our culture & employment brand expand creative sourcing techniques and build recruiting strategies that empower us to meet goals and have fun while doing it!

Location: This role is based in our Montreal QC office with an in-office schedule 3 days per week.

What Youll Do

• Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers influencing decisions that align with HR and talent acquisition standards business goals and elevate the quality of our talents.

• Lead end-to-end recruitingfrom strategy and sourcing through negotiation and closewith an eye toward excellence in every candidate and stakeholder interaction.
• Design and activate innovative sourcing approaches to attract diverse global talent across technical and creative disciplines.
• Build lasting relationships with future-fit talent ensuring Wizards is always top-of-mind for the best in the industry.
• Deliver a remarkable candidate experience creating ambassadors for our brand whether or not they join our team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Talent Acquisition and HR driving process innovation and data-informed decision-making.
• Partner deeply with engineering data platform and infrastructure teams to translate technical roadmaps into scalable hiring strategies.
• Build hiring plans across complex technical domains (e.g. game engines backend systems cloud infrastructure data AI/ML DevOps security).
• Calibrate on technical expectations leveling and signal qualityensuring consistent fair and high-bar assessments across teams.
  
  

What Youll Bring:What Sets You Apart

• Influence with Impact You lead with credibility and insight shaping decisions through trusted expertise
• Organizational Savvy You navigate complexity with ease understanding how systems people and culture intersect to deliver results.
• Endless Curiosity You stay ahead of emerging trends technologies and hiring strategies that give our teams a competitive edge.
  
  

What Youll Bring

• 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to engage deeply with both technical and creative talent understanding the nuances of skills tools and craft.
• A track record of using innovative data-driven sourcing methods to uncover and engage passive candidates.
• Leverage AI-enabled recruiting tools to improve your day to day workflow and recruiting outcomes
• Outstanding stakeholder partnership and timely follow-through that inspire confidence and trust
• Exceptional candidate assessment and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for senior and specialized technical roles (e.g. Staff Principal Architect Engine Platform).
• Strong business acumenyou understand how talent fuels organizational success and can tailor your approach accordingly.
• Ability to prioritize and pivot in a high-volume environment without losing precision or momentum.
• A growth mindset with the drive to keep raising the bar
• Experience in Games and general knowledge of our Intellectual Propriety is highly desired