Talent Acquisition Partner

HUB International; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage firm in Calgary is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to manage full-cycle recruitment. This 18-month contract role requires a strategic recruitment professional to work with hiring leaders and the Talent Acquisition team to ensure high-quality hiring outcomes. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced sourcing techniques, maintain candidate pipelines, and deliver exceptional candidate and hiring leader experiences, all while adhering to company standards and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a full-cycle Recruiter role.
• Must be team-oriented and flexible.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned requisitions.
• Partner with hiring managers on business needs and role requirements.
• Build strong pipelines of qualified candidates through sourcing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn

Workday

Indeed Resume

Job description

Overview

Summary: The Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP) is a strategic recruitment professional responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment while partnering closely with hiring leaders and the broader Talent Acquisition team to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes. Based in Calgary, this 18-month contract role plays a critical role in executing HUB International’s recruitment strategy, driving a strong candidate and hiring leader experience, and ensuring all hiring activities align with enterprise standards, governance, and compliance requirements.

Location: Calgary, AB

Term: 18-Month Contract

This role blends hands-on recruiting with consultative partnership, systems expertise, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned requisitions, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding support.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, role requirements, and workforce plans, providing consultative guidance on talent strategy, market insights, and hiring best practices.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and talent community engagement.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent across assigned lines of business, leveraging a mix of direct sourcing, networking, referrals, talent communities, and external partnerships.
• Build, maintain, and nurture robust candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs, with a strong focus on hard-to-fill, niche, and high-impact roles.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques across platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Phenom CRM, Indeed, Handshake, and other channels to identify, engage, and convert passive and active candidates.
• Partner with hiring leaders to forecast hiring needs and develop forward-looking talent pipelines aligned to workforce planning and business growth strategies.
• Conduct ongoing market mapping and competitive intelligence to understand talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor hiring activity, providing strategic insights to hiring managers and TA leadership.
• Actively promote HUB’s employer brand through targeted outreach, relationship building, and talent engagement initiatives to strengthen long-term talent communities.
• Track and manage pipeline activity within Workday and Phenom, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance, and effective utilization of CRM tools to drive hiring outcomes.
• Continuously evaluate sourcing effectiveness and pipeline health, adjusting strategies to improve quality of hire, time-to-fill, diversity outcomes, and candidate experience.

Candidate & Hiring Leader Experience

• Deliver a high-touch, “white-glove” recruitment experience for candidates and hiring leaders, ensuring timely communication, professionalism, and a positive employer brand at every stage of the process.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on interview strategies, selection decisions, compensation considerations, and offer processes.

Systems, Technology & Data Management

• Manage recruitment activity within HUB’s HRIS (Workday) and CRM (Phenom), including requisition creation, candidate tracking, dispositioning, and reporting.
• Leverage recruiting platforms and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and other channels to attract and engage top talent.

Compliance, Governance & Operations

• Ensure all recruitment activity is executed in alignment with HUB policies, regulatory requirements, employment standards, and internal governance frameworks.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition Operations to ensure consistency, data integrity, and adherence to standardized recruitment workflows and best practices.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track recruitment activity, pipelines, and performance metrics; provide regular updates and insights to TA leadership and hiring stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, candidate experience, and operational efficiency, contributing to enterprise-wide TA initiatives and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a full-cycle Recruiter role
• Must be able to work autonomously but be team-oriented, collaborative, and flexible as we shift responsibilities to best support a rapidly growing organization
• Customer-focused with exceptional organizational skills, communication and follow-up skills, strong attention to detail
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• LinkedIn, Workday and Indeed Resume experience are a plus but not required
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed for training, team meetings, etc. (less than 10%)

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Must love recruiting! Ideally possesses a strong interest in aligning HUB’s mission with recruitment best practices
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple competing and deadlines efficiently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy in managing data, scheduling, and compliance-related tasks
• Proficiency with recruiting tools and technology, including HRIS (e.g., Workday), ATS platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Collaborative mindset to work closely with stakeholders across functions
• Adherence to company guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Customer-focused approach to deliver a positive recruitment experience
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills to navigate evolving priorities and contribute to process improvements

Why Join HUB?

What makes us different than all the rest?

Our Vision: To be everywhere risk exists – today and tomorrow. Helping protect what matters most.

Our Mission: To protect and support the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. To empower our employees to learn, grow and make a difference in their communities.

At HUB we believe in investing in the future of our employees. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment of open feedback and improvement that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization.

Core Values

• Entrepreneurship: We encourage innovation and educated risk-taking.
• Integrity: We do the right thing every time.
• Teamwork: We work together to maximize results.
• Accountability: We measure and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Service: We serve clients, communities, and colleagues.

Culture and Belonging: Our Commitment

At HUB International, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each team member brings, creating an environment where all voices are welcomed and respected. If you require assistance or accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know—we’re here to support you. At HUB, building an inclusive workplace isn’t just part of what we do—it’s at the heart of who we are.

Department: Human Resources

Required Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Up to 25%

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