Director of Executive Recruitment
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14 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Director Executive Recruiting is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and executing Manulifes executive talent strategy across North America. You will lead the recruitment of senior leadership roles (AVP and above) ensuring we attract and integrate exceptional leaders who drive growth innovation and transformation.
This role goes far beyond recruitmentits about influencing the future of the organization. You will partner with senior executives and HR leaders leveraging market insights data-driven strategies and exceptional stakeholder management to deliver an outstanding candidate experience and strengthen Manulifes leadership brand.
Position Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on talent strategy succession planning and organizational design.
Lead the executive recruiting roadmap for all AVP roles across Manulife Canada John Hancock and Wealth & Asset Management.
Build and sustain high-quality executive talent pipelines through direct sourcing networking referrals and partnerships with executive search firms.
Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience that reflects and elevates Manulifes leadership brand.
Use data insights and technology to drive efficient informed and inclusive hiring decisions.
Represent Manulife as an employer of choice within the executive talent market.
Contribute to enterprise-wide strategic projects focused on executive assessment onboarding and process excellence.
Required Qualifications
10 years of executive search experience including at least 2 years in-house.
Proven ability to assess senior leadership talent and advise on succession planning.
Strong understanding of financial services (insurance asset management banking).
Exceptional communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HR technology platforms (Workday Phenom) and leadership assessment tools.
Intellectual curiosity and ability to connect strategy to execution.
Track record of embedding DEI principles into executive hiring practices.
Familiarity with AI-enabled sourcing and market mapping tools.
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment retention advancement and compensation and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship religion or religious beliefs creed sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions) sexual orientation genetic characteristics veteran status gender identity gender expression age marital status family status disability or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact .
Referenced Salary Location
Toronto OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$125100.00 CAD - $175100.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.
