Talent Manager

We are seeking a Talent Manager to join our Transportation and Logistics Human Resources team. This role is ideal for a strategic, relationship-focused, and results-driven HR professional who is passionate about attracting, developing, and retaining talent to support current and future business needs. The successful candidate will lead talent acquisition strategies, manage critical talent pipelines, support leadership development program activities, and provide practical recommendations that strengthen hiring outcomes, succession planning, and workforce readiness across the division.

What We Offer

We’re committed to supporting your success—both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage
• Company-matched retirement savings and access to wellness supports, employee assistance, recognition programs, and company discounts
• Opportunity to develop divisional talent strategy, build leadership development programming, lead succession planning, and advance workforce planning priorities
• Exposure to a broad range of businesses across Transportation and Logistics, with meaningful partnership across operational and HR leadership teams
• Excellent learning, professional development, and career growth opportunities in a collaborative, high-performance environment

• Develop and support talent acquisition strategies, hiring plans, and talent pipelines aligned to current and future workforce needs across Transportation and Logistics
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for leadership-level, professional, highly skilled, and other business-critical roles, ensuring fair, consistent, and effective recruitment and selection practices
• Source, engage, and build relationships with qualified candidates through a variety of channels to strengthen talent pipelines and support hiring requirements
• Oversee leadership development program activities, including attraction, assessment and selection, mentorship coordination, program administration, participant support, and ongoing program improvement
• Support talent review, succession planning, and workforce planning activities by providing recommendations, market insights, and practical talent solutions to HR and business leaders
• Contribute to Transportation and Logistics employment branding initiatives to enhance candidate engagement, employer brand awareness, and divisional talent attraction efforts

• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, candidate experience, reporting, and talent acquisition effectiveness

  Salary range: $71,500-105,000

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline is required; a Human Resources focus is considered an asset
• 5–8+ years of related experience in talent acquisition, talent management, leadership development, human resources, or a related field
• Experience leading full-cycle recruitment for professional, leadership-level, highly skilled, or business-critical roles
• Experience supporting talent pipelines, succession planning, leadership development programs, or workforce planning initiatives is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of HRIS and recruitment systems, with strong systems aptitude and comfort using Microsoft Office tools and related business systems
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with candidates, HR teams, business leaders, and external providers
• Strong judgement, attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• CPHR candidate designation is considered an asset; CPHR designation is preferred
• English language proficiency is required

The Transportation and Logistics Division of J.D. Irving, Limited is comprised of a dynamic group of unique and successful businesses in the marine, railway, trucking and service sectors. We are a recognized leader in freight movement and logistics services, offering a fast-paced and progressive work environment, with exposure to a wide range of operational initiatives and a focus on the future with our Digital Strategy. We are growing our businesses, transforming our operations, maximizing our results and energizing our employees through investment and progressive technology. We value people and teamwork, and we seek and develop the very best talent to ensure that WE DELIVER!

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.