Description

Manager, Talent Acquisition & Growth (High-Performance Talent | On-Site – Head Office - Mount Pearl, NL)

Founded in 2002, Dallas Mercer Consulting Inc. (DMC) supports employers across Canada in navigating workplace absence, workers’ compensation claims, disability management, and workplace health and safety.

Over the past two decades, we’ve built a national reputation as a trusted advisor to employers—known for delivering results in complex, high-stakes environments. And we’re not slowing down. As we continue to grow, one thing is clear: Our success is driven by the quality of our people.

We are not looking for a traditional recruiter. We are looking for someone who knows how to identify, attract, and secure high-calibre talent—and then help ensure they succeed once they join us. This role is based on-site at our head office in Mount Pearl, NL, working closely with leadership to shape the future of our organization.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on:

• Building relationships with top performers
• Proactively identifying and engaging talent (not waiting for applicants)
• Positioning an organization as a destination—not just a job
• Converting strong candidates into committed hires 

Key Accountabilities

Talent Acquisition (Core Focus)

• Proactively source, identify, and engage high-performing candidates across Canada
• Build and maintain a strong, active talent pipeline
• Lead full-cycle recruitment with a focus on quality of hire
• Partner with leadership to define and hire for excellence
• Confidently position and sell the DMC opportunity to candidates
• Convert passive candidates into active interest and successful hires

Employer Brand & Talent Attraction

• Partner with marketing to position DMC as an employer of choice
• Develop strategies that attract talent before roles are even posted
• Leverage networks, referrals, and market insights to access top-tier candidates
• Strengthen DMC’s reputation through every candidate interaction

At DMC, we have made a deliberate decision to invest in top talent because we believe exceptional people drive exceptional outcomes and ensuring top candidates understand the value of joining our team.

Onboarding & Talent Experience

• Design and deliver a high-quality onboarding experience that sets employees up for success
• Ensure consistency in how new hires are successfully integrated into the organization
• Create an experience that reflects DMC’s standards and culture
• Continuous capability building, identify gaps between hiring and high performance
• Partner with leadership to build practical, business-focused training initiatives
• Develop modern onboarding and learning approaches (applied learning, real-case scenarios, microlearning)
• Contribute to building a scalable internal learning environment that supports growth

Talent Strategy & Metrics

• Track and analyze recruitment effectiveness (pipeline strength, conversion, quality of hire)
• Continuously refine sourcing and attraction strategies
• Align hiring efforts with DMC’s growth plans 

Requirements

Who You Are

• Experienced in recruitment within a high-performance environment (agency experience is a strong asset)
• Proactive talent hunter—not reliant on inbound applicants
• Confident in outreach, relationship-building, and influencing decisions
• Think like a sales professional—positioning, engagement, and closing
• Sharp judgment and can distinguish between good and exceptional talent
• Understand that hiring is only part of the equation—development drives results
• Energized by growth and want to play a meaningful role in scaling an organization

This Role Is Not For You If:

• You rely primarily on inbound applicants
• You prefer transactional recruiting over relationship-building
• You are looking for a traditional HR or administrative role

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to build a high-impact talent function
• Direct influence on the growth trajectory of a national organization
• Close collaboration with leadership at head office
• Competitive compensation (including health benefits and pension) aligned with impact
• The ability to shape both who we hire and how they succeed