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At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquarteredin Torontoand with teammembersacross the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doinggood for all animals and the environment. Before you embark on this journey with us, learn more about the opportunity: We are looking for a bold, creative, and strategic Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead how we discover and secure the very best talent. In todays fast-changing talent market, we need more than great process we need a head-hunters mindset. This role is about building deep networks, proactively identifying game-changing candidates, and staying ahead of trends and on top of process, to ensure we consistently hire top performers. The ideal candidate thinks like a talent architect not just filling roles but shaping the future of our teams. They bring sharp business acumen, sound judgment, and operational excellence to drive smart, strategic hiring decisions across the company. The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition will lead the design and execution of a forward-thinking talent acquisition strategy across Canada and the US. This is a high-impact role focused on driving proactive sourcing and attracting top-tier talent in key functions including marketing, finance, manufacturing and supply chain, e-commerce, and sales. Success in this role means you take on accountability for: Deeply understand Open Farms business priorities and talent needs to design sourcing strategies that deliver high-performing, diverse teams. Tak ing a proactive approach to sourcing leverage digital tools, market mapping, passive candidate outreach, and network building to identify and engage top talent. Continuously monitor the external market understand key players, talent trends, emerging skillsets and maintain warm pipelines of qualified, ready-to-hire candidates. Audit ing and enhan cing recruitment processes drive improvements in bias reduction, diversity hiring practices, and employer brand positioning across Canada and the US. Partner ing with hiring managers and leaders to elevate recruitment capability providing strategic guidance, tools, and insights to drive better hiring outcomes. Defin ing and track ing key metrics that measure recruitment success and ensure timely , high-quality hires. Champion ing a best-in-class candidate experience from first contact through onboarding that reinforces Open Farms values and culture. Support ing hiring managers with interview training, equitable hiring tools, and structured processes to ensure fairness and rigor in every hire. Own ing full-cycle recruitment collaborating with the Chief People Officer on headcount forecasting, hiring plans, and budget alignment. Contribut ing to broader talent attraction and retention initiatives in partnership with the HR team. Collaborating with the Human Resources team on ad hoc initiatives relating to talent attraction and retention All other duties, as assigned Were genuinely excited about you because you have: 6+ years of progressive recruitment experience (corporate and/or search firm), with strong expertise in proactive sourcing and full life cycle recruiting. Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) or related industries is highly preferred. Proven ability to headhunt and engage top passive talent through advanced sourcing strategies beyond job boards and inbound applicants. Strong experience building qualified, diverse talent pipelines and mapping key talent markets. Deep understanding of digital sourcing tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, and online talent databases. Entrepreneurial, proactive, and thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment Known for exceptional candidate generation, relationship building, and talent assessment capabilities. Strong business acumen able to understand hiring needs and advise leaders on talent strategy. Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization. Confident and effective at selling the opportunity and positioning Open Farms brand to top candidates. Sharp market awareness stays current on talent trends, competitive landscape, and evolving attraction channels. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders with ease. What we offer you - it''s the perfect package: An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company, alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community Comprehensive healthcare coverage and RRSP plans with company match Great office culture (with lots of adorablepets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is the norm Discounted food, apparel and insurance for your furry family members In addition to your PTO, we offer company-wide wellness days and personal days to support your wellbeing Volunteer days to give back to our community Hybrid Work At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work togetherfurry friends included! Thats why weve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note: our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business. Our Values We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm''srecruitment process should contact . As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm''s recruitment processtakes into accounttheir accessibility needs. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Open Farm? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Are you legally entitled to work, without sponsorship, in the country this role is posted in? * Select... Our hybrid work model requires employees to be in our Toronto office, located in Little Italy, at least two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and for three consecutive days at the end of each month (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Are you able to meet this requirement? * Select... 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