Lead the Future of Talent at Manulife
Are you passionate about people, strategy, and making an impact? Manulife is looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Director of Talent Acquisition to help us attract, engage, and hire the best talent across the globe. This is more than a leadership role, it’s an opportunity to shape how we build teams that drive innovation, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and strengthen our culture.
What You’ll Do
Own the strategy: Design and execute talent acquisition strategies that align with business goals and market trends.
Lead and inspire: Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing recruitment team, fostering collaboration and growth.
Be the connector: Build strong relationships with business leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment on hiring priorities.
Champion the candidate experience: Ensure every interaction reflects our values and creates a positive impression.
Innovate and evolve: Stay ahead of industry trends, leverage technology, and continuously improve processes to keep us competitive.
Elevate our brand: Drive employer branding initiatives that position Manulife as a top destination for talent.
What You Bring
Proven expertise: 10+ years in Talent Acquisition or related fields, ideally within a large, global organization.
Leadership excellence: Experience leading teams and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and success.
Strategic mindset: Ability to see the big picture and translate insights into actionable plans.
Relationship builder: Strong communication and influencing skills to partner effectively across all levels.
Adaptability and resilience: Comfortable navigating complexity and driving change in a fast-paced environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Growth and learning: We’ll empower you to build the career you want with access to development opportunities.
Flexibility and support: Work in an environment that values well-being, inclusion, and work-life balance.
Global impact: Join a team shaping the future of talent across multiple markets and cultures.
Purpose-driven culture: Be part of an organization that cares about customers, communities, and each other.
When You Join Our Team
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. You’ll be recognized and supported in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future you want to see.
We’re looking for someone who is coachable, self-aware, and committed to continuous learning. You demonstrate leadership through a positive attitude, a drive to seek opportunities, and a strong sense of ownership (AOO). You bring experience working in complex, global organizations and understand cultural and organizational nuances. Above all, you operate with high integrity and handle confidential information with professionalism.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.
Referenced Salary Location
Toronto, OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$116,000.00 CAD - $166,000.00 CAD.If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.