HR Specialist (2 Year Contract)
Mississauga, ON, CA, L5K 0A2 Thornhill, ON, CA, L3T 7P9
About Us
Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners. Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.
Who we are
Are you ready to join an award-winning, purpose-driven culture? Welcome to the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where purpose leads to passion!
At CCG, we are committed to delivering an exceptional Associate experience. We offer:
- Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program,
- Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts,
- Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs, and
- Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, award-winning holistic wellness program and so much more.
Join our growing team where everyone belongs!
Position Details
What You Will Do
- The HR Specialist is responsible for the acquisition, development and retention of talent while supporting the HR team with employee relations matters.
- Effectively manage full cycle recruitment.
- Source and attract candidates through identifying and using the latest recruitment tools and strategies; identify prospects through networking and other strategies to find qualified candidates.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders ensuring that the recruiting process runs smoothly.
- Manage the successful, professional onboarding of new team members.
Define and promote activities and events to improve employee engagement/satisfaction and build an outstanding corporate culture. - Staying up-to-date on latest industry best practices and trends.
- Knowledge of HR principles, procedures, practices, relevant legislation, regulations, Labour / Employment law, and collective agreements.
- Contribute to other human resources related areas as needed.
Please note, salary range is not inclusive of total compensation. The expected salary range for this position will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.
Who You Are
• 3+ years of full cycle recruitment experience within the financial industry, property and casualty insurance experience is preferred.
• Exposure to both a corporate Human Resources function and agency environment is preferred.
• Attained or actively working towards the CHRP designation is preferred.
• Post secondary education in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• Excellent communication skills and able to build rapport.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to handle numerous positions simultaneously, at various stages through-out the recruitment process.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of HR policies and procedures and employee relations.
• Proficient in MS Office and HRIS software.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation.
• Require G license and access to vehicle to travel to recruitment events on an as needed basis
Internal applicants are asked to formally express their interest by applying online no later than 10 business days of the position being posted.
Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process.
Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with all applicable Provincial Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. CCG will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.