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Department:
People and CulturePosition Type:
Full-Time AdministrativeSalary Range:
$117333.00-$156441.00-AnnualScheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25Anticipated Start Date:
March 16 2026Length of Contract:
Posting Information
This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.Posting Closing Date:
February 19 2026Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.
Land Acknowledgment:
Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.
Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned HR leader who thrives on variety strategy and connection Algonquin College is seeking a Senior Manager Talent Programs to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our people and culture.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong HR generalist or an HR professional with deep multidisciplinary experience across areas such as talent management employee relations labour relations organizational development and change leadership.
The ideal candidate will bring:
Proven experience leading across multiple HR disciplines
Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate strategy into practical people-centered solutions
A highly collaborative approach partnering effectively with leaders peers and stakeholders
Positive energy credibility and sound judgment with a genuine passion for supporting people and building inclusive workplaces
The Senior Manager Talent Programs is a strategic leader reporting to the Director People and Culture and is accountable for building a bestinclass employee experience by designing developing and deploying Collegewide programs that ensure Algonquin College has the talent leadership strength and organizational capability required to achieve its strategic and operational goals.
This role provides leadership to the Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management team and the Employee Learning & Development team driving excellence in talent sourcing leadership development employee learning performance and succession planning and organizational capability building. The Senior Manager leads the Colleges equity attraction strategy and champions inclusion equity diversity and accessibility principles across all talent processes ensuring programs and practices support a welcoming and barrierfree employee experience.
The Senior Manager serves as a key advisor to senior academic and administrative leaders providing strategic guidance on organizational design departmental restructuring workforce optimization and talent implications of organizational change. The role leads the modernization of HR through the advancement of a digital HR strategy focused on automation process optimization and the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence to enhance decisionmaking candidate and employee experiences and overall HR service delivery. A central component of this leadership includes maximizing the use and adoption of Workday to streamline endtoend HR processes strengthen data integrity and analytics and drive usercentered improvements across recruitment learning performance and talent management modules.
The Senior Manager oversees the operational financial and people leadership responsibilities of the portfolio fostering high performance innovation and collaboration. As a member of the HR management team the incumbent represents the College on internal committees and external forums builds constructive relationships with union partners and provides strategic and operational talent management advice to the Executive Team Deans Directors Chairs and Managers. Through forwardlooking leadership the Senior Manager advances scalable and compliant talent practices builds organizational readiness and strengthens the Colleges ability to attract develop and retain exceptional talent.
At Algonquin College youll be part of an organization that values innovation learning and community impactwhere HR plays a trusted and influential role.
If this sounds like you or if you know someone who would be a great fit wed love to connect. Please apply via Algonquins Career site or share within your network.
Why Join Algonquin College
Compensation:Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits including health dental and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits Careers
Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion) certifications workshops and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us Employee Learning and Development. Availability depends on role and employment status.
Company Culture: Our values of caring learning integrity and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canadas Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canadas Best Employers for Diversity for 2024
Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity Diversity and Inclusion policy fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued. Affinity Group Conversation Communities Inclusion & Diversity & Truth and Reconciliation
Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Colleges Flexible Work Arrangement Policy (subject to change).
How We Use AI in Hiring:
Algonquin College uses artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening and assessing applicants and their applications while ensuring that all processes respect and uphold the provisions of applicable collective agreements above all else.
Accessibility:
Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities members of racialized groups and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at . While we thank all those who apply only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager