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. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 (three) days per week in the office.
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 quick‑paced environment
Ability to travel between office locations on an occasional basis
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 of Working at Lerners: Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package:
Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
Eligibility for salary adjustments and performance-based incentive bonus
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)
Accessibility & Inclusion We’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion — and supporting applicants of all abilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

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