Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist

at  Benefact Group

TALENT ACQUISITION

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies and plans to ensure that the company attracts top talent
• Manage the full cycle of recruitment, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, negotiating offers, and onboarding new hires
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop job descriptions
• Develop and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and other talent acquisition partners
• Implement and manage talent retention programs to ensure that the company retains its top talent
• Develop and maintain KPIs for talent acquisition, including metrics related to cost per hire, time to fill, and candidate quality
• Develop and maintain a talent pool of potential candidates to ensure that the company has access to a diverse and qualified pool of candidates
• Keep up to date with industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Adhere to the hiring timelines and budgets
• Keep the documentation of the recruitment process up to date and consistent across all platforms
• Coordinating background checks, reference checks and psychometric assessments with preferred vendors

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, with a proven track record of success in attracting top talent
• Hands-on experience in executing talent retention and development strategies and programs
• HR Certificate (CHRM, CHRP, etc.) complete or in progress
• Working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Legislation and other relevant legislation and HR best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively deal with sensitive information
• Strong time management skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on providing excellent customer service
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident and comfortable interacting with all staff including the Senior Leadership Team
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint)

ABOUT US

Ecclesiastical Insurance is a unique specialist insurance company that is deeply committed to protecting the needs of organizations that enrich the lives of others and to supporting initiatives that help improve the lives of those in need. We insure some of Canada’s most historic and culturally significant places, as well as the arts, retirement living, education, charities, and faith organizations.
Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and are currently the UK’s 3rd largest corporate donor, having given away £200 million since 2016. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.
We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.
At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ecclesiastical Insurance Canada, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist to join our Toronto office.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the full-cycle recruitment process, taking on strategy and talent retention, defining key talent performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the team. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will work closely with the hiring managers to identify role opportunities, hiring needs, attract top talent to the organization and develop integrated talent solutions to support colleague learning and development.
Joining our rapidly expanding and innovative Group presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and become an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organisation.