Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Specialist

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.

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.

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. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will receive a response.

Benefits of Working at Lerners:

Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

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

• 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)