Talent Acquisition Specialist

Zensurance; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading InsurTech company in Toronto is seeking a recruiter to manage various roles across Tech and Operations. This position emphasizes enhancing candidate experience and involves strategic partnerships with hiring managers. The ideal candidate will have extensive recruitment experience, strong sourcing skills, and the ability to build relationships effectively. This role offers a remote-first setup with numerous benefits to ensure a positive work-life balance, including home office allowances and education reimbursement.

Benefits

Home office allowance

Flexible health and dental plans

Education assistance reimbursement

Virtual & in-person team-building events

Qualifications

• 3 years of internal or agency recruitment experience.
• Background in full-cycle recruitment with good time-to-hire results.
• Commitment to providing a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage hiring processes across Tech and Operations teams.
• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers.
• Source and engage both active and passive candidates.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Strong sourcing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Tools

Lever

Metaview

Job description

About Us

Zensurance is redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses. As a leading InsurTech, we make getting the right coverage simple, fast, and accessible through a digital-first experience. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive. Zensurance has been recognized for its rapid growth and industry impact, including Deloitte's Technology Fast Top Insurance Employers awards.

Responsibilities

• Own the hiring process: Manage 3 roles each month across Tech (Software Engineers, Product Managers) and Operations (Financial Analysts, Marketing Specialists) teams.
• Strategic partnership: Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, delivering high-quality candidates while ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Source and engage talent: Use creative strategies to find, screen, and engage active and passive candidates, prioritizing a great candidate experience from start to finish.
• Partner with stakeholders: Work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, write clear job descriptions, and guide them through the recruitment process.
• Boost our process: Coach interviewers on best practices and help improve how we assess talent to ensure quality and consistency.
• Keep things tidy: Maintain data integrity in Lever, track performance metrics, and provide timely updates to everyone involved.
• Be a brand ambassador: Represent Zensurance positively in every interaction and at external events to promote our employer brand.

Requirements

• Relevant experience: 3 years of internal or agency recruitment experience, focusing on Operations and Tech roles.
• Strong results: Background in full-cycle recruitment, including strong sourcing chops and meaningful time-to-hire results.
• Candidate focus: Commitment to candidate experience, ensuring every candidate has a great interaction from first contact to final offer.
• Communication style: Strong communication and creative sourcing skills, telling a compelling story about Zensurance that excites candidates.
• Data smart: Understanding of funnel metrics, hiring trends, and the ability to use insights to influence and improve strategies.
• Relationship building: Top-notch relationship building, trusted partner to hiring managers and advocate for inclusive hiring practices.
• Organizational skills: Highly organized, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Recruitment tools: Experience with Lever or similar ATS; familiar with tools like Metaview to coach and improve interviews.

Benefits & Perks

• Remote‑first setup for added flexibility.
• Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace.
• Top‑tier tech: “Office in a box” with all necessary tech equipment.
• Half days before public holidays: Enjoy half days before long weekends.
• Flexible health and dental plans for families, including mental health support.
• Health & personal spending accounts to invest in wellness your way.
• Parental leave top‑up, because family comes first.
• Education assistance reimbursement for courses, conferences, books, and memberships.
• Opportunities to learn from industry experts and grow your career.
• Weekly Friday huddles to share updates and connect across teams.
• Virtual & in‑person team‑building events to strengthen our culture.

Diversity & Inclusion

Zensurance celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you need support, let us know, and we’re here to help.

Interview Process

Phone screen with Yiorgos, Manager of Talent Acquisition. Craft interview with Senior TA and Chief of Staff – People Operations. Stakeholder interview with an HRBP and Team Lead. Background checks, Offer.

AI Tools and Interview

We welcome use of AI tools to prepare for your interview, but please do not use AI assistants during the live interview itself. We want an authentic conversation, and AI during the interview could affect our evaluation of your suitability for the role. We use an AI scribe to help take notes and review interviews, ensuring a fair and clear process.

EEO Statement

We review every application with care to find the best fit for our team. Thank you for your interest. We appreciate your patience and can’t wait to learn more about you.