Talent Acquisition – Onboarding Specialist

Jobtailor; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for broker partners, including creating job postings, screening and interviewing candidates, and managing offers. You will build a talent pipeline and collaborate with HR and hiring managers to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in recruitment and onboarding, strong communication, and familiarity with ATS/HRIS platforms such as Bamboo HR.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in human resources or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
• Experience with HRIS and ATS platforms; Bamboo HR is a plus.
• Experience recruiting in the insurance industry is a strong asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication with a customer-service mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full cycle recruitment for broker partners, from creating job descriptions and postings to attracting, posting, screening, and interviewing.
• Utilize creative sourcing methods to attract a broad scope of talent.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of candidates for future hiring needs.
• Work with hiring managers to schedule and conduct interviews.
• Draft, extend, and negotiate competitive offers of employment.

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Candidate Sourcing

Interviewing

Offer Negotiation

Recruitment Metrics Management

Employee Onboarding

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary education in HR or related field

Tools

Bamboo HR

ATS platforms

HRIS

Job description

• Responsible for full cycle recruitment for broker partners, from creating job descriptions and postings, to attracting, posting, screening, and interviewing
• Utilize creative sourcing methods to attract a broad scope of talent
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of candidates for future hiring needs
• Work closely with the hiring managers to schedule and conduct interviews
• Partner with HR and Hiring Managers to draft, extend, and negotiate competitive offers of employment
• Manage the onboarding process for new team members, inclusive of new hire paperwork, compliance training, and 90-day plans
• Coordinate and deliver first day orientation session that outlines company culture, the mission, and core policies
• Collaborate with third party recruiters where necessary, and partner with insurance industry networks and peer groups
• Represent the company at any job fairs, industry, or networking events
• Maintain recruitment metrics and records to ensure compliance and tracking
• Maintain accurate employee records in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS, process paperwork, and assist with HR-related administrative tasks
• Conduct post-hire follow-ups to assess employee satisfaction or identify any issues
• Coordinate pre-probationary evaluations with HR and the hiring managers, ensuring that feedback is shared and employees are properly supported during those critical first few months in the role
• Support the HR team with additional tasks as required
• Serve as an ambassador for Collectivfide and our broker partners

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in human resources or related field
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in handling full-cycle recruitment and employee onboarding
• Experience with HRIS and ATS platforms required, experience with Bamboo HR is an asset
• Experience recruiting in the insurance industry is a strong asset
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer-service mindset
• Must have a strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment while managing a fluctuating pipeline of active job postings

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment and employee onboarding, with a strong focus on compliance, candidate sourcing, and effective communication. Proficient in managing recruitment metrics and maintaining accurate records in ATS and HRIS systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Full-Cycle Recruitment
• Employee Onboarding
• HRIS Experience
• ATS Proficiency
• Insurance Industry Recruitment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Job Description Creation
• Candidate Sourcing
• Interviewing
• Offer Negotiation
• Recruitment Metrics Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Customer-Service Mindset
• Attention to Detail
• Task Prioritization
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Industry
• Recruitment Compliance
• Job Fairs
• Networking Events

Tools & Technologies

• Applicant Tracking Systems
• HRIS
• Bamboo HR