At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the role: Saputo is seeking a Manager, Talent Acquisition to join our team and play a key role in advancing our Talent Acquisition strategy, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong stakeholder partnership and collaboration.

This is a 2‑year contract replacement role based at our Saint‑Laurent office.

Reporting to the Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding, the Manager, Talent Acquisition is responsible for developing and implementing forward‑looking recruitment strategies aligned with Saputo’s business objectives, with a key focus on operations. Working closely with HR partners and hiring leaders, the incumbent will anticipate talent needs, address gaps, and deliver impactful recruitment initiatives. The role also leads and supports a highly engaged Talent Acquisition team committed to delivering both an exceptional candidate experience and hiring manager experience.

The person will play a pivotal role in shaping Saputo’s talent pipeline through a multi‑pronged, proactive recruitment approach, building targeted talent communities for operations sites across Canada, and strengthening Saputo’s position as an employer of choice.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to understand current and future talent needs, workforce priorities, and gaps across Canada
• Act as a strategic advisor to the business, translating workforce needs into actionable talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives
• Establish sustainable action plans through a proactive, data‑driven recruitment approach; design and implement initiatives to build targeted talent pipelines, focused on operations sites across Canada
• Lead the planning, management and continuous improvement of Saputo’s Internship program, creating a meaningful development experience for Interns and building a strong early‑career talent pipeline
• Build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with target universities across Canada
• Leverage Saputo’s Employer Brand across multiple channels, including social media, strategic partnerships, and industry events
• Lead and develop a Talent Acquisition team that partners closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, deliver market insights, and implement effective, inclusive recruitment strategies
• Develop and optimize tools, processes, and best practices to enhance recruitment efficiency and deliver an exceptional candidate experience

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including people management, with a proven ability to coach and develop high-performing, engaged Talent Acquisition professionals.
• University degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Solid experience developing and implementing strategies to build diverse and sustainable talent pipelines aligned with evolving business needs
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills, with a highly collaborative approach
• Ability to effectively balance strategic partnership with hands-on operational leadership
• A future‑focused perspective to address current and emerging Talent Acquisition needs
• Experience managing Talent Acquisition KPIs, tracking performance, and using data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience with, or exposure to, university relations and internship or early‑career programs
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast‑paced and evolving environment
• Bilingual (English and French) — the role requires oral and written communication with stakeholders in Québec and across Canada

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Salary: 92 795$ – 121 795$

• Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications. Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications. In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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