Human Resources Specialist

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

Why Echelon Insurance? 

Get ready to drive your career forward. Life at Echelon is fast paced, performance-driven and rewarding. We value our Associates' career growth and ongoing professional development – and we regularly recognize their achievements and outstanding results.

We are caring. We are leaders. We are innovators. We are collaborative.

We work hard and play hard. We're about doing what's right and feeling good about it.

Position Details

What You Will Do 

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for the acquisition, development and retention of talent. In addition, the incumbent will assist with the day-to-day administration of HR activities, support HR projects and be the first point of contact for employees via HR mailbox and other HR tasks. This role is a full-time temporary 12 month contract.

• Effectively manage full cycle recruitment while working closely with internal stakeholders
• Source and attract candidates through identifying and using the latest recruitment tools and strategies
• Effectively manage a high volume of roles and candidates on a national level with minimal direction

• Demonstrate professional direction when engaged with confidential and sensitive information

• Identify prospects through sourcing platforms, networking and other strategies to find qualified active and passive candidates

• Coordinate all new hire paperwork (background check, onboarding documents, etc.)
• Assist with the day-to-day administration of HR activities, including employment offer letters, contracts, employment verification letters, and reports
• Participate and support HR projects
• The first point of contact for employee and other HR tasks as required

Who You Are

• 1-4 years of talent acquisition experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field
• Ability to work autonomously and own/drive projects from start to finish 
• Savvy communicator with strong relationship management skills
• Comfort with ambiguity, change, and a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office and HRIS software
 

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Echelon Insurance 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. As an organization we are focused on safety, which includes the safety and well-being of our Associates. Therefore, you must be and remain fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. 

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