Recruitment & People Ops Coordinator

Overview of the role: Join us at PolicyMe! We're modernizing insurance and we'd like your help. The Canadian insurance landscape has remained largely unchanged for decades and we are in the process of changing that. We're a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions. We are looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Recruitment & People Ops Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you’ll support the execution of key recruitment and HR initiatives, ensuring a positive employee experience and alignment with our company culture. You’ll play a critical role in supporting recruitment, employee experience and HR operations. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about both recruitment and HR, looking to grow their career in a fast-paced environment. What you'll be doing:

• Support recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, managing job postings, and participating in the candidate selection process (initially, this will be 70-80% of your role)
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for new hires and departing team members
• Help plan and execute company events, from team-building activities to annual celebrations
• Act as a first point of contact for employee queries related to benefits, policies, and general HR inquiries
• Maintain HR systems and employee records, ensuring accurate and compliant data management
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

• 1-3 years of experience in a Recruitment, HR, or similar role
• Bachelors degree in business administration, HR, or equivalent experience
• Interested in working in a fast-paced startup, wearing many hats and juggling competing priorities
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Proficiency in Google Suite and familiarity with ATS/HRIS systems, including reporting and day to day management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  

Reports To: People & Culture Generalist

Why join us:

• Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
• Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
• A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
• Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
• Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment
  
  
  

About PolicyMe: PolicyMe is a Venture-Backed InsurTech startup on a mission to put families first, protecting them with the honest and uncomplicated life insurance they deserve. Through technology, PolicyMe is streamlining the traditional insurance process, removing barriers and inefficiencies to deliver a fully-underwritten life insurance policy that families deserve but with fewer steps and lower costs. PolicyMe makes it easy to get a quote and apply for term life insurance online in 20 minutes or less. Since our launch in 2018, we have grown exponentially, selling over $1 billion in life insurance coverage to Canadians. PolicyMe was also most recently voted as one of Canada's 50 Most Impactful Companies of 2021, and has been mentioned in BetaKit, National Post, the Global & Mail, Global News and more. If you're interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume. Commitment to Equal Opportunity: PolicyMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility Statement: PolicyMe is dedicated to ensuring an accessible experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know in the "Additional Information" section of the job application. We are committed to working with you to provide support and make reasonable adjustments throughout the process.