About Us
Let’s go on an adventure together!
Hey there, we’re G Adventures. We’re one of the world’s leading small group travel companies, and we’ve always believed that travel isn’t just about where you go — it’s about how it changes you.
For the last 35 years, we’ve set out to do things differently. No cookie-cutter tours. No giant buses or cruise ships. And not to mention, as few selfie sticks as possible. Just real humans, travelling your heart out across the world with open minds and a non-stop desire to make our planet better, simply by exploring it.
At G Adventures, our DNA (or GNA, if you will) is built on belonging — where bringing your authentic self to work every day isn’t just accepted, it’s downright celebrated. For our office crew — you wanna rock a t-shirt with your dog’s face on it? We say go for it. For our Chief Experience Officers — you wanna hit the road and call some of the most epic places on Earth your home office? We love that — and we’ve got you. Wanna spend your days with people you genuinely like? Us too — and we’re pretty sure you’ll fit right in, wherever that is.
Now about that career of yours — this is the kind of place where you can spread your wings and truly grow into your role. The best part? You get to do it all alongside a passionate, freakishly talented, one-of-a-kind bunch excited to produce top-notch work and spread a ridiculous amount of goodness at the same time.
Feel like this could be the right fit? We think so too, and we’re already way too excited to meet you.
The Global Talent Manager is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of Talent Operations within a designated region, including employee life cycle management, performance, compliance and recruitment. It provides strategic guidance to managers and direct reports, ensuring alignment with company goals and legal requirements. The position also leads key talent projects, contributes to policy development and manages a team to deliver high-impact, people-focused solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Talent Operations
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of all operational elements of the employee life cycle for employees and tour staff, including onboarding, performance management, employee relations, immigration, compliance, health and safety, benefits and offboarding.
Manage and support the day-to-day responsibilities and overall performance of direct reports within the region, ensuring alignment with Talent Operations goals and service levels.
Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and mentorship to employees and managers at all levels, fostering a culture of accountability and development.
Stay informed on current employment laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure all Talent policies and operational practices remain compliant.
Lead workplace investigations, including gathering evidence, conducting interviews and preparing final reports with findings and recommendations.
Oversee accurate and timely payroll reporting for multiple countries, ensuring compliance with internal timelines and local payroll regulations.
Manage and review invoicing processes related to benefits, legal services, and recruitment vendors to ensure accuracy and timely payments.
Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing guidance on performance management, feedback, career development and conflict resolution.
Partner with managers to oversee the performance review cycle, including goal setting, feedback delivery and merit review planning.
Coach and support managers through complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, improvement plans and terminations - ensuring legal and policy alignment.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of Global Talent policies, ensuring alignment with business needs and legal standards.
Analyze Talent data and metrics to identify trends and recommend strategies for improved performance and employee engagement.
Travel occasionally to regional offices or event sites to provide in-person support, deliver training or engage with employees and leadership.
Oversee basic office operations, including access card distribution, office event planning and coordination of location-specific needs.
Talent Acquisition
Collaborate with hiring managers to design and execute proactive recruitment strategies that align with business objectives and attract high-quality talent.
Develop and maintain candidate sourcing strategies, including leveraging social media platforms and talent networks to build strong pipelines.
Establish and manage relationships with external recruitment vendors to support the delivery of staffing goals across business units.
Contribute to the design and execution of employer branding and social media strategies to enhance visibility and engagement with potential candidates.
Projects
Lead and implement cross-functional Talent projects aligned with company priorities, identifying opportunities for improvement and defining project scopes.
Develop and manage project plans, assign tasks to team members and monitor progress to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Drive change management initiatives, ensuring stakeholder engagement and smooth adoption of new policies, systems or processes.
Communicate project updates, progress and risks to relevant stakeholders and leadership teams.
Team Management
Directly manage Talent Operations Specialists and/or Coordinators, providing day-to-day direction, support and supervision.
Support the professional development of employees through coaching, training and regular performance feedback.
Monitor and evaluate team performance to ensure objectives are met, providing structured feedback and development plans as needed.
Build strong relationships with business leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver aligned Talent solutions.
Provide recommendations to senior leadership regarding compensation decisions, promotions and employee retention strategies based on data and performance insights.
Collaborate with internal teams across the Talent Agency to support the implementation of global initiatives and company-wide programs.
Desired Skills & Experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a Human Resources Generalist role.
At least 3 years of experience managing and developing direct reports, including coaching, feedback, and performance management
Experience partnering with third-party vendors to manage services such as recruitment, benefits, or compliance support
Proven experience in leading process improvements and managing HR-related projects, using structured approaches to deliver results
Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proficient in Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Workday.
Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Ability to communicate complex HR concepts and initiatives clearly to senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Proficient in managing multiple HR workstreams simultaneously, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in high-pressure environments
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams aligned with organizational values
Effective facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organization
High level of adaptability, initiative, and customer service orientation, with a proactive approach to resolving issues and improving internal services
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Additional Information
Base Salary Hiring Range: $85,000 - $95,000 CAD annually
Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus
Final salary offered will fall within the posted salary range and will vary based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications.
Note:
This is a recruitment posting for an existing vacancy.
What Do We Offer You?
Competitive Total Rewards Package, including exclusive travel perks!
Additional days off, including on your birthday!
Vacation time for you to recharge
Enhanced Parental Leave
Meaningful Employee Recognition Program
Learning and Growth Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
*Applicable based on location*
Please note that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in the selection or interview process.
G Adventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants.