Senior Talent Recruiter - Executive and Commercial; Temp

Who We Are

Welcome to TELUS Digital — where innovation drives impact at a global scale. As an award-winning digital product consultancy and the digital division of TELUS, one of Canada’s largest telecommunications providers, we design and deliver transformative customer experiences through cutting‑edge technology, agile thinking, and a people‑first culture.

• This role is a full‑time (40 hours per week) contract position with an end date 6 months after your first day at TELUS Digital. There is a potential opportunity for conversion to full‑time after the 6-month contract is completed.
• To help us retain our deep culture of collaboration, this role will maintain an in‑office presence in a hybrid capacity (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays). This role can be located in Columbus, OH, Charlottesville, VA, or Durham, NC.

As a Sr. Talent Recruiter, you’ll support our Commercial and Executive talent acquisition team as both a recruiter and a trusted advisor, working with hiring managers to understand our business needs, refine interview processes, and create and execute creative hiring strategies. In close partnership with the Head of Executive & Commercial Recruitment for TELUS Digital Solutions, you will contribute to Executive and Leadership Commercial searches globally through sourcing, market research, EVP creation, and internal stakeholder engagement.

• Manage the full recruitment life cycle, from sourcing candidates to gathering feedback from new hires, to continuously improve our hiring process
• Increase proactive sourcing activity to drive premier talent prospects into our search pipelines
• Collaborate with senior Commercial leadership, hiring managers, and interview teams to build inclusive and motivated teams
• Develop innovative strategies to scale the hiring practice across multiple locations and geographies
• Maintain relationships with top talent, ensuring access to diverse talent pools for current and future positions through our CRM and Sourcing technology.
• Facilitate interviews to assess candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural alignment with the firm
• Conduct proactive market research to create job descriptions, advise on compensation, and understand the competitive landscape in various geographies.
• Adapt, and pitch our EVP to match the business evolution, negotiate complex hiring situations, and maintain high offer acceptance rates
• Provide timely and regular communication with candidates and hiring managers about the recruitment process
• Partner with hiring teams on interview best practices to ensure an inclusive interview process that builds diverse and equitable teams
• Use data to evaluate pipeline and sourcing health, and implement strategies to improve recruiting outcomes

• 6+ years of experience recruiting for Commercial and Executive talent, including executive and leadership positions
• Proven experience in outbound sourcing and engaging passive candidates at leadership levels, paired with experience pitching EVPs to prospects to drive interest
• Experience hiring talent from top-tier consultancies (Deloitte, Accenture, BCG, etc.)
• Experience with implementing creative and innovative candidate engagement strategies in partnership with business stakeholders
• Experience in the creation, negotiation, and delivery of offers that include commission plans, long‑term incentives, variable compensation, etc.
• Able to handle ambiguity in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a solutions‑oriented approach
• Strong ability to establish consultative partnerships and build trust with candidates and hiring managers
• Proficient in juggling multiple priorities, roles, and hiring manager relationships without compromising quality
• Understanding of recruiting metrics and how to utilize data to influence hiring decisions and improve recruitment strategies

• In‑house recruiting experience, preferably within the technology industry
• Experience with our current tech stack:
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