Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Specialist

Lerners LLP•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$93,670 - CA$110,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Lerners LLP is seeking a strategic and driven Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Specialist to lead firm-wide recruitment and workforce planning efforts. This role is crucial for moving the firm beyond reactive hiring towards proactive, data-driven talent and workforce planning, ensuring the right people are in the right roles at the right time. The ideal candidate will take ownership of recruitment and workforce strategy in a growing, forward-thinking firm.

Requirements

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
CHRP designation preferred (CHRL considered an asset)
Strong knowledge of recruitment methodologies, labour market trends, and workforce planning principles
Significant experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, and/or workforce planning
Proven success managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles and locations
Experience developing recruitment strategies and building talent pipelines
Exposure to succession planning and workforce analytics
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making
Excellent project management, organization, and prioritization skills
Strong communication and influencing skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel between office locations on an occasional basis

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a professional services environment, legal sector, or similarly complex organization is an asset

Responsibilities

Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with firm priorities
Lead end-to-end recruitment processes across offices and business functions
Ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality hiring practices
Enhance employer branding and candidate experience across all touchpoints
Support workforce planning and forecasting to inform staffing decisions
Partner with leaders to anticipate talent needs and organizational changes
Coordinate succession planning initiatives and mitigate retirement-related risks
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future needs
Analyze recruitment and workforce metrics to improve outcomes
Provide insights on hiring trends, talent availability, and workforce risks
Support the development of reporting and analytics to guide decision-making
Improve recruitment processes for consistency, speed, and scalability
Introduce best practices in talent acquisition and workforce planning
Leverage HRIS, ATS, and emerging tools to enhance outcomes