Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview of the role:

Join us at PolicyMe! We're modernizing life insurance and we'd like your help. Life insurance is a $1T industry that has remained largely unchanged for decades and we are in the process of changing that. We're a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at PolicyMe, you'll play a pivotal role in growing our team by attracting top talent that not only adds to our culture but also drives our success. You will be the owner of every aspect of our recruitment process – from creating innovative sourcing strategies to guiding candidates through each stage of their interview experience to supporting the closing of each role. You will be at the forefront of building efficient and innovative hiring processes, maintaining our strong foundation, and providing candidates with an excellent experience as we continue to grow. You will be part of a small team that truly enjoys working together and have the chance to make a significant impact on our growth journey!

Reports To: VP of People & Culture

• Own the recruitment process from beginning to end, from scoping out needs of hiring managers, to supporting creation of job descriptions, planning interview and selection processes, including intro calls, interviews and background and reference checks as required.
• Develop your own KPIs for recruitment, track our performance against those metrics, identify areas for improvement and develop dashboards to present performance to leadership on a regular cadence.
• Source and generate a strong candidate funnel by identifying social networks, industry events, online forums, and communities where talent gathers. Uncover new ways for PolicyMe to find and attract candidates for a variety of complex roles, including technical roles such as software engineers and product managers.
• Effectively lead recruitment operations and manage candidates through our ATS (Lever) ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Regularly review and optimize recruitment workflows to ensure efficient hiring processes, and constantly seek ways to improve these processes for better outcomes.
• Support the execution of key strategies to enhance our employer brand alongside our VP of People & Culture. Currently, this includes creating and managing content for our careers page and company LinkedIn page. In the future, we are interested in this person exploring ways to expand our presence on other social channels such as Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.
• Lead all components of PolicyMe's co-op program, including maintaining existing partnerships across post-secondary institutions, supporting managers with identifying the needs for interns and selecting their top choice and partnering with our Finance team for requirements for grants and subsidies.

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR or related field, or equivalent work experience is required.
• 2-3 years of experience in a high growth tech start up, fast pace agency or consulting environment is ideal. This role is perfect for someone who has built a foundation in recruiting and is seeking their next opportunity for growth.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and/or other sourcing tools is required.
• Experience using Lever or a similar ATS to build out effective recruitment processes and metrics dashboards.
• Experience recruiting for technical roles such as software engineering and product management is an asset.
• You have a strong desire to learn, always seeking to improve your processes, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to take initiative and provide recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships at every level of an organization.
• Preference for working in a fast-paced environment with an ethos of being reliable at its core.

• Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
• Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
• A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
• Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
• Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment

About PolicyMe:

PolicyMe is a Venture-Backed InsurTech startup on a mission to put families first, protecting them with the honest and uncomplicated life insurance they deserve. Through technology, PolicyMe is streamlining the traditional insurance process, removing barriers and inefficiencies to deliver a fully-underwritten life insurance policy that families deserve but with fewer steps and lower costs. PolicyMe makes it easy to get a quote and apply for term life insurance online in 20 minutes or less. Since our launch in 2018, we have grown exponentially, selling over $1 billion in life insurance coverage to Canadians.

PolicyMe was also most recently voted as one of Canada's 50 Most Impactful Companies of 2021, and has been mentioned in BetaKit, National Post, the Global & Mail, Global News and more. If you're interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

PolicyMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accessibility Statement:

PolicyMe is dedicated to ensuring an accessible experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know in the "Additional Information" section of the job application. We are committed to working with you to provide support and make reasonable adjustments throughout the process.