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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Recruiting Manager, Engineering & Data based in Canada.
This is a senior, high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and executing technical hiring strategy across Engineering and Data organizations. You will operate as both a hands-on recruiter and people manager, owning critical requisitions while directly leading and developing a Senior Recruiter. The role sits at the intersection of talent strategy, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence in recruiting. You will partner closely with engineering and data leadership to define hiring priorities, strengthen pipelines, and improve overall hiring quality. This is a highly strategic yet execution-oriented position in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment. You will also play a key role in evolving AI-enabled recruiting practices, helping embed modern tooling into sourcing, evaluation, and hiring workflows. The work directly influences how the organization scales its technical teams and maintains a high bar for talent.
Accountabilities:
- Own end-to-end recruiting for Engineering and Data roles, managing the full lifecycle from intake through offer closure across multiple seniority levels.
- Act as a player-coach by directly managing and developing a Senior Recruiter while maintaining personal requisition ownership.
- Build and execute long-term hiring strategies, including proactive pipeline development for senior and hard-to-fill technical roles.
- Partner closely with Engineering and Data leadership to align on hiring needs, influence decisions, and ensure hiring process quality and consistency.
- Use recruiting analytics, funnel metrics, and hiring outcomes to identify bottlenecks, diagnose issues, and implement process improvements.
- Lead offer strategy and negotiation processes, advising stakeholders on market trends and competitive compensation positioning.
- Contribute to the adoption of AI-driven recruiting tools and methodologies to improve sourcing, screening, and evaluation efficiency.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant focus on Engineering and/or Data hiring.
- 2+ years of experience managing recruiters, including coaching, performance management, and workload prioritization.
- Proven success partnering with senior technical leaders and influencing hiring strategy through data and market insights.
- Strong expertise in structured interviewing, hiring frameworks, and end-to-end recruiting process design.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex negotiations and close senior technical talent in competitive markets.
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using recruiting metrics to drive measurable improvements.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools within recruiting workflows, with a clear understanding of where they create leverage.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive alignment across technical and non-technical teams.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range aligned to Canadian and North American tech markets, with variation based on location and experience.
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Equity participation as part of the overall compensation package.
- Flexible work arrangements supporting remote-first or hybrid collaboration models.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to individual and company outcomes.
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance, including flexible vacation policies.
- Support for professional development, learning, and skill advancement.
- Inclusive, collaborative environment with a strong focus on accessibility and equal opportunity hiring.
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