Talent Acquisition Manager

Role summary

PolicyMe is hiring a proactive, detail-oriented leader to help guide the company’s next stage of growth. In this position, you will take full ownership of talent acquisition, driving hiring across multiple functions with particular emphasis on software engineering roles. The job suits someone who is comfortable both executing directly and improving systems, partnering with stakeholders, and shaping recruiting strategy. You will have a meaningful impact on how the company identifies, evaluates, and secures strong talent while building a recruitment function that can grow with the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the talent acquisition function end to end, setting the approach for hiring as the company scales while directly managing important searches across technical and business teams, especially Product and Engineering.
• Work side by side with hiring managers to clarify hiring requirements, define candidate profiles, and keep searches progressing efficiently.
• Drive sourcing through outbound outreach, referrals, networking, pipeline-building efforts, and early-career hiring programs to bring in strong candidates.
• Improve hiring quality and scalability by spotting workflow blockers, refining recruiting processes, and strengthening interview structure and manager alignment.
• Leverage recruiting metrics, market data, and funnel analysis to support better hiring decisions and improve recruiting outcomes.
• Own recruitment dashboards and reporting, turning hiring data and market insights into practical actions for the business.
• Collaborate closely with company leadership and the People team in a fast-paced environment that depends on frequent communication and quick decision-making.

What we’re looking for

• 1 to 2+ years of experience in a talent acquisition manager, recruitment lead, or team lead role, with ownership of a function or a substantial part of the hiring process.
• Background in fast-moving startup or high-growth settings where priorities and hiring needs change often.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to stay aligned through rapid feedback cycles and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to solve challenging hiring problems, particularly in Product and Engineering recruitment.
• Strong judgment for evaluating both technical ability and long-term fit within a team.
• Comfort working in a lean People team where hands-on execution, process improvement, and problem-solving are all part of the role.
• Experience improving interview quality through interviewer training, hiring manager calibration, and structured hiring methods.
• Ability to move quickly without sacrificing thoughtfulness, candidate experience, or hiring quality.
• Resourceful, solutions-driven approach with initiative to identify and remove hiring roadblocks.
• Strong relationship-building ability and the capacity to become a trusted partner to hiring managers, leadership, and candidates.

Why PolicyMe

• 20 days of vacation as part of a generous paid time off policy.
• A comprehensive benefits package with premiums paid fully by PolicyMe.
• Support for professional growth, including an L&D budget, AI tooling budget, twice-yearly performance reviews, and continuous feedback.
• A high-performing, low-ego, remote-first team working to modernize a traditional industry.
• Flexibility to work from home or from the Toronto office, plus company-paid travel for in-person team gatherings twice a year.
• Eligibility for stock options tied to performance.
• Total target cash compensation of CAD 104,500 to CAD 132,000, depending on experience; full details will be discussed during interviews.

About PolicyMe

PolicyMe is one of Canada’s leading digital insurance platforms, offering clear and affordable financial protection for families across the country. Its product line includes Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Health & Dental Insurance, all designed to meet the changing needs of Canadians. The company also provides B2B2C offerings through partnerships that enable simple digital insurance experiences. Established in 2018 by insurance specialists and technology founders, PolicyMe has expanded rapidly and has sold more than $10 billion in coverage to Canadians.

The company has built a team it is proud of and continues to expand with new talent from across Canada. Its culture is remote-first, collaborative, and fast-moving, and it values ambitious yet humble teammates who want to make an impact. More information is available on the company’s website.

Additional notes

• This opening reflects company growth and a broader operational need, with the aim of supporting rising demand and maintaining strong customer experience.
• PolicyMe is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Selection is based on fair consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
• The company is committed to an accessible hiring process. Candidates who need accommodations can mention this in the Additional Information section of their application.
• Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
• AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, such as application review, resume analysis, response assessment, and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by people. Candidates who want more details about data processing can contact the company.