Talent Acquisition Manager (Remote)

<p> </p><h2><strong>Overview of the role:</strong></h2> <p>We’re looking for a thoughtful, hands-on leader to help scale PolicyMe through our next phase of growth. As our Talent Acquisition Manager, you’ll own our recruitment function, and be responsible for hiring for key roles across a variety of functions, with a strong focus on software engineer hiring. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on execution with process improvement, stakeholder management, and hiring strategy. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we attract, assess, and hire top talent while helping build a scalable and high-performing recruitment function.</p> <p></p> <p></p><p><br></p><b>What you'll be doing:</b><div> <ul> <li>Own and lead the Talent Acquisition function at PolicyMe, helping shape how we hire and scale the company, while also owning key roles yourself across technical and business functions, with a strong focus on Product and Engineering hiring.</li> <li>Partner closely with hiring managers to define hiring needs, align on candidate profiles, and move searches forward effectively.</li> <li>Lead sourcing efforts across outbound channels, referrals, networking, pipeline-building initiatives, and early talent hiring programs to attract high-quality talent.</li> <li>Support scalable, high-quality hiring across the company by identifying bottlenecks, improving recruiting workflows, and strengthening interview processes and manager calibration practices.</li> <li>Use recruiting data, market insights, and funnel trends to help inform hiring decisions and improve overall recruiting performance.</li> <li>Own recruiting reporting and dashboards, using hiring metrics, funnel data, and market insights to help improve recruiting performance and support hiring decisions.</li> <li>Work closely with leadership and the broader People team through a highly collaborative, fast-moving environment that requires constant communication and quick alignment.</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>What we are looking for:</b><div> <ul> <li>1–2+ years of experience in a Talent Acquisition Manager / Recruitment Manager role, with ownership over a function or a significant portion of the hiring process.</li> <li>Experience operating in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments where priorities and hiring needs evolve quickly.</li> <li>Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work through constant alignment, quick feedback loops, and cross-functional partnership.</li> <li>Proven experience solving difficult hiring challenges, particularly across Product and Engineering hiring.</li> <li>Strong talent judgment with the ability to assess both technical capability and long-term team fit.</li> <li>Comfort working within a lean People team where everyone operates hands-on and contributes across execution, process improvement, and problem-solving.</li> <li>Experience improving interview quality through interviewer training, hiring manager calibration, and structured hiring practices.</li> <li>Ability to balance urgency with thoughtfulness while maintaining a strong candidate experience and high hiring standards.</li> <li>Resourceful and solutions-oriented mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying and solving hiring challenges.</li> <li>Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to become a trusted partner to hiring managers, leadership, and candidates.</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>Why join us:</b><div> <ul> <li>Generous PTO - 20 vacation days</li> <li>A comprehensive benefits plan with premiums paid in full by PolicyMe</li> <li>Investment in your professional development, including an L&D budget, AI tooling budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential</li> <li>An extremely high performing, low-ego, remote-first team that is truly disrupting an old industry</li> <li>Option to work from home or our Toronto-based office (bonus: we cover the costs to bring all our employees in-person twice a year for experiential socials!)</li> <li>Access to stock options based on performance</li> <li><strong>Compensation:</strong> The total target cash compensation for this role is <strong>$104,500 – $132,000 CAD</strong>, based on experience. We’ll walk through the details together during the interview.</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><p></p> <p> </p><h2><strong><span data-token-index="0">About PolicyMe:</span></strong></h2> <p>At PolicyMe, we are Canada’s leading digital insurance solution, offering straightforward and affordable financial protection for families from coast to coast. Our product suite includes Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Health & Dental Insurance, all tailored to Canadians' evolving needs. We also offer B2B2C solutions, partnering with organizations to provide seamless digital insurance options. Founded by a team of insurance experts and technology entrepreneurs, PolicyMe is committed to making insurance simpler and more accessible. Since our launch in 2018, we have grown exponentially, selling over $10 billion in insurance coverage to Canadians.</p> <p>We are proud of the team we’ve built and are excited for those that are yet to join us. We operate with a remote-first culture, attracting top talent from across Canada. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working alongside incredibly ambitious yet humble humans, we may be the right place for you! To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.policyme.com/">www.policyme.com</a>.</p> <h3>Additional Notes:</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Job Vacancy:</strong> This role reflects growth in our team and expanded operational scope. We’re hiring to support increasing demand and continue delivering an exceptional customer experience.</li> <li><strong>Commitment to Equal Opportunity:</strong> PolicyMe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide fair consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.</li> <li><strong>Accessibility Statement:</strong> We are committed to providing an accessible hiring experience. If you require accommodations during the application process, please indicate this in the “Additional Information” section of your application.</li> </ul> <p><em>We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</em></p> <p></p>

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