People & Talent Partner

Purves Redmond Limited (PRL) is a Canadian, employee-owned insurance brokerage firm with over 65 years of experience. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon and Montreal, we specialize in insurance brokerage, risk management advisory, and employee benefits consulting. PRL is committed to delivering high-quality service, integrity, and innovative solutions to businesses across Canada.

The People & Talent Partner plays a key role in supporting both HR operations and talent acquisition efforts across the organization. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, this role combines hands-on recruitment with core HR responsibilities contributing to a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate is people-focused, organized and brings a balanced approach – comfortable navigating both day-to-day processes and relationships.

People & Culture

• Support the Head of Human Resources in the day-to-day delivery of all human resources functions, including developing, implementing and administering HR initiatives
• Provide guidance to leaders and employees on HR policies, procedures and best practices, fostering a consistent and compliant work environment
• Prepare HR communications to ensure clarity, consistency and alignment with HR goals and company culture
• Act as Co-Chair of the Joint Health & Safety Committee and support country-wide H&S initiatives
• Coordinate and maintain employee records and HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality and integrity
• Monitor and administer HR legislative requirements, creating and delivering mandatory training programs and supporting audit preparedness
• Collaborate with the payroll administrator to ensure timely and accurate employee data changes
• Support the administration of employee benefits and retirement programs including enrolment, changes and responding to employee inquiries
• Prepare and process employee documentation, including employment letters and status changes
• Assist with cyclical HR programs such as performance management, compensation reviews, employee surveys and policy updates

 Talent Acquisition

• Design and implement innovative recruitment processes to attract diverse talent pools
• Partner with leaders to understand hiring needs and create comprehensive job descriptions to attract skilled talent
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience
• Utilize various sourcing channels including job boards, social media, networking events, employee referrals and leverage partnerships with external agencies to identify and engage top talent
• Create targeted social media recruitment and culture campaigns to enhance employer branding
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and participate in assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications
• Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes, implementing best practices and trends to improve efficiency and fill roles effectively
• Collaborate with leaders to negotiate salary packages and employment terms, ensuring alignment with compensation plans and company programs and policies
• Prepare and extend offer letters, manage the offer process and employee records maintenance
• Design and lead orientation programs, and ensuring a smooth transition for new employees to enhance engagement and reinforce company culture
• Provide training and advice to leaders on recruitment and onboarding best practices
• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate quality and turnover rates; including preparing reports for senior leadership
• Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in talent acquisition, recommending system enhancements or tools that create efficiencies
• Engage with Colleges and Universities and manage student hiring, including co-ops, interns and new grad program
• Leverage AI tools and platforms to enhance the recruitment process, streamline candidate sourcing and improve overall efficiencies

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in an HR Generalist role
• 5+ years of experience in a talent acquisition role
• Solid understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices in Canada
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to build trust and credibility to support employees and guide leaders
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Professional, self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of accountability
• Comfortable adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic office environment
• Demonstrated discretion when handling confidential information
• Proficient using HR systems and tools, Microsoft Office Suite and other workplace tools
• Professional appearance and demeanour