Talent Acquisition Director

Description:

Clutch is Canada’s largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless, hassle-free car-buying experience to drivers everywhere. Customers can browse hundreds of cars from the comfort of their home, get the right one delivered to their door, and enjoy peace of mind with our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee… and that’s just the beginning.

Named two years in a row to the Globe & Mail’s list of the Top Growing Companies in Canada and also awarded spots on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ lists, we’re looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to our growing team.

Headquartered in Toronto, Clutch was founded in 2017 and currently services Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island. Clutch is backed by a number of world-class investors, including D1 Capital, Canaan, Real Ventures, BrandProject, and Upper90. 
 

About The Role
We are on a mission to build a world-class team that drives innovation, growth, and excellence. As we scale rapidly, the Director, Talent Acquisition will be a critical partner in shaping the workforce, culture, and employer brand. This role oversees the entire recruiting function, ensuring alignment with business objectives, driving employer branding initiatives, and building scalable processes that deliver an exceptional candidate experience. You'll be leading and managing a team so this role is a full-time, in-office role.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the recruitment team, fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture.
• Partner with executives and department heads to forecast hiring needs and workforce planning.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment across all departments, including sourcing, interviewing, and offer management.
• Implement data-driven recruitment practices, tracking key metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost-per-hire).
• Optimize and scale recruitment tools, systems, and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and promote a strong employer brand to attract top talent and improve market positioning.
• Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience at all stages of the hiring process.
• Represent the company at career fairs, industry events, and networking opportunities.
• Manage external recruiting partners, agencies, and platforms.
• Negotiate contracts and evaluate vendor performance to ensure cost-effectiveness.
   

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in recruitment/talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and scaling recruitment strategies in high-growth environments.
• Strong understanding of recruitment technologies (ATS, sourcing tools, HR analytics).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
   

Why You’ll Love It At Clutch
 

• You’ll have broad and direct ownership over talent acquisition strategy during a phase of rapid growth.
• Opportunity to build your team, your tools, and influence company culture and workforce at every level.
• Exposure to senior leadership, ability to contribute to major strategy, not just execution.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and chance to work in a culture that values innovation and impact.