Manager, Talent & Employee Experience

Centerra Gold

$117K — $158K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field
  • 10+ years of HR experience, with strong team management skills
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems (preferably Bridge)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP software (SuccessFactors is a plus)
  • Proven program design and change management experience
  • Key skills in innovation, collaboration, and program management
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to international sites

Responsibilities

  • Administer and enhance global talent programs
  • Support site HR teams in talent reviews and leadership development
  • Design and lead employee engagement and onboarding initiatives
  • Manage employee engagement surveys and facilitate action planning
  • Optimize the Learning Management System with high-quality content
  • Design and evaluate learning programs and leadership journeys
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to adapt global programs for local implementation

Benefits

  • Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
  • Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Company-sponsored RRSP with company match
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
  • Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Long-term Incentive Plan
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
  • Parental leave top-up program
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Full Job Description


About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Talent & Employee Experience to join our Centerra Corporate team. This is a hybrid position out of our Toronto, ON office.

This role leads the design, execution, and continuous improvement of global talent management, employee experience, engagement, and development programs. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the position ensures alignment with global, corporate HR strategy while partnering with site HR teams to deliver consistent, high-quality programs adapted to local needs.

The role drives initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture. This includes overseeing talent programs (e.g., succession planning, talent reviews, high-potential development), employee lifecycle programs (recruitment, onboarding, and development), and global learning strategies supported through the Learning Management System (LMS).

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Talent Management & Succession

  • Administer and enhance talent programs, including nine-box calibration, succession planning, and individual development plans.
  • Support and guide site HR teams in talent reviews and leadership pipeline development.
  • Manage high-potential, mentorship, secondment, and rotation programs.


Employee Experience & Engagement

  • Design and lead engagement, onboarding, recognition, and culture initiatives.
  • Manage and analyze employee engagement surveys and facilitate action planning with leaders.
  • Collaborate proactively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure employee experience considerations are integrated into programs, processes, and decision-making. Lead internal communications to reinforce culture, inclusion, and organizational priorities.


Learning & Development

  • Own and optimize the Learning Management System (Bridge) with support from the Senior Specialist, Employee Programs & Systems, ensuring high-quality content, user experience, and alignment with development strategy.
  • Design, curate, and evaluate learning programs, leadership development journeys, and training content.
  • Partner with stakeholders and vendors to deliver impactful development solutions.


Program Delivery & Collaboration

  • Partner across HR and business functions to create and implement strategies to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent.
  • Adapt global programs for local implementation while maintaining consistency and quality.
  • Provide guidance and support to HR team members and program specialists.


Measurement & Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor program effectiveness using engagement scores, LMS metrics, and feedback data.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend enhancements or investments.
  • Maintain accurate talent and learning data, dashboards, and reporting.
About You

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

  • Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or related field.
  • 10+ years' experience in HR; experience managing teams considered a strong asset.
  • Experience working with Learning Management Systems (Bridge LMS preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, SAP software (SuccessFactors experience an asset).
  • Demonstrated experience in program design, change management, communication and facilitation.
  • Key competencies include innovation, collaboration, program management and a demonstrated ability to execute and operationalize programs effectively.
  • Ability to travel occasionally to any of Centerra's international sites.


About the Benefits

As a valued member of our corporate team, you can look forward to a highly attractive annual salary,based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

  • Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
  • Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
  • Company-sponsored RRSP with Company match
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
  • Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Long-term Incentive Plan
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
  • Parental leave top-up program
  • Professional development within the organization
  • Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion


This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

Disclosure: This position is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

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