Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Specialist (Hybrid)

Lerners LLP is one of Ontario’s largest and most respected firms, with offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener/Waterloo Region. Each office possesses its own unique strengths – from our full service shop in London, to one of the largest litigation boutiques in Toronto – and collectively, we work together for the benefit of all of our clients and communities. Join our team of over 140 highly skilled and experienced lawyers, with the help of more than 300 dedicated support staff, in sharing expertise and resources to deliver exceptional client service. At Lerners, we are transforming how we attract, plan, and build our workforce to support long-term growth and success. We’re looking for a strategic and driven Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Specialist to lead our recruitment and workforce planning efforts firm-wide. This is a high-impact role where you will move us beyond reactive hiring toward proactive, data-driven talent and workforce planning, ensuring we have the right people, in the right roles, at the right time. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 (three) days per week in the office. If you’re ready to take ownership of recruitment and workforce strategy in a growing, forward-thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by August 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. As the firm’s primary recruitment and workforce planning expert, you will: Lead Recruitment Strategy & Execution * 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 Drive Workforce Planning & Succession Support * 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 Enable Data-Driven Decisions * 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 Drive Operational Excellence & Innovation * 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 What You Bring Education & Knowledge * 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 Experience & Expertise * 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 * Experience working within a professional services environment, legal sector, or similarly complex organization is an asset Core Skills * 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 How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal by August 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will receive a response. Salary: Target Hiring Range: $93,670 - $110,900 Commensurate with skill level, years of experience, and aligned with internal and market equity. This posting reflects an existing vacancy within the organization. Benefits of Working at Lerners: Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package: * Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care * Eligibility for salary adjustments and performance-based incentive bonuses * LTD insurance * Life insurance * Fitness/Parking/Transit reimbursement * RRSP matching program * Paid Volunteer Time * Referral Bonus * Employee Assistance Program * Hybrid work arrangement eligibility (3 days per week in office) Accessibility & Inclusion We’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion — and supporting applicants of all abilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please get in touch with us at humanresources@lerners.ca.

The specialist will lead firm-wide recruitment strategies and execute end-to-end hiring processes to support organizational growth. Additionally, they will drive workforce planning, succession support, and utilize data analytics to optimize talent management and operational efficiency.

Candidates must possess a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with a CHRP designation preferred. Significant experience in full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning, and stakeholder management within a complex or professional services environment is required.

• Health insurance • Extended health care • Dental care • Vision care • Salary adjustments • Performance-based incentive bonuses • LTD insurance • Life insurance • Fitness reimbursement • Parking reimbursement • Transit reimbursement • RRSP matching program • Paid volunteer time • Referral bonus • Employee assistance program • Hybrid work arrangement

• Project managementPreferred

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• Talent acquisition
• Workforce planning
• Recruitment strategy
• Succession planning
• Data-driven decision-making
• Stakeholder management
• HRIS
• ATS
• Project management
• Employer branding
• Workforce analytics
• Communication skills
• Relationship building
• Strategic planning
• Labor market trends

• Human Resources
• Legal
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week