Recruitment and Retention Specialist

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The Opportunity

Moncton, NB

Human Resources and Recruiting

Experienced

Full-time

$80,000 - $92,000 / year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work

Pension plan

Group RRSP

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses & Incentives

Wellness Programs

Are you passionate about recruitment, employee experience, and building strong relationships?

Do you enjoy discovering the right talent, supporting managers, and making a real impact on employee experience and organization's growth?

We want to meet you!

As a Recruitment and Retention Specialist, you will play a key role in attracting, acquiring, and retaining top talent. You will actively contribute to building strong, engaged teams aligned with the organization's goals and culture.

You will be involved in both strategy and day-to-day operations - from developing recruitment approaches to supporting onboarding and enhancing the employee experience of new hires.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Manage the full recruitment process, from job posting to job offer.

Develop recruitment strategies tailored to different types of roles: operational, customer service, specialized, and strategic positions.

Screen applications, conduct interviews and assessments, and support managers in candidate selection.

Administer and optimize the applicant tracking system (ATS).

Ensure a professional, human, and efficient candidate experience at every stage of the process.

Promote the employer brand and contribute to the organization's visibility in the job market.

Advisory HR Business Partner Role with Managers

Advise and support managers in hiring decisions and staffing strategies.

Support the development of best recruitment practices through coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing.

Collaborate with HR teams and managers to prioritize recruitment needs based on organizational objectives.

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

Design and implement sustainable, proactive recruitment strategies aligned with business needs.

Monitor labor market trends and best practices in talent acquisition.

Analyze recruitment performance metrics and propose continuous improvement initiatives.

Participate in various HR projects and initiatives aimed at employee engagement and experience.

Onboarding & Retention

Support new hires during their first months to ensure successful onboarding and integration.

Collaborate on the development of recognition, engagement, and retention initiatives.

Contribute to identifying solutions to improve talent retention.

Ensure that managers take all necessary steps to ensure optimal retention of new talent.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field.

5 to 7 years of experience in Human Resources.

Strong understanding of talent acquisition strategies and best practices.

In-depth knowledge of proactive recruitment techniques and sourcing tools.

Engaging leadership style with the ability to positively influence stakeholders.

Strong strategic thinking and a solution-focused approach.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities effectively

Autonomy, initiative, and strong proactivity.

Ability to manage multiple mandates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

A little bit about us

Assumption Life

At Assumption Life, we value the development of our employees in diversified and inclusive work teams that foster creative thinking and innovation.

Assumption Life is deeply committed to its community's development

Founded in 1903 in Massachusetts, Assumption Life is the result of a group of people who want to take their destiny into their own hands. Their goal was simple: to ensure the prosperity of Acadian families in New England. Since its inception, Assumption Life has continued to making difference beyond the borders of l'Acadie for all families across Canada. Our Company, which began as a great idea 122 years ago, is now one of the largest mutual life insurance and financial services companies in Canada. Today, this culture of generosity and commitment is demonstrated by our employees. Whether it is helping out at special events, raising funds for charities or, helping people in need, Assumption Life employees are very committed to their community and are always ready to help.

An employer of choice

We ensure competitive salaries, as well as performance-based bonuses, generous benefits and flexibility in our policies and practices to respond to the needs of our employees.

Assumption Life is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We extend employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, gender identity or gender expression, status of a pardoned person, social condition or political activity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation for an interview, please let us know by emailing View email address on canada.jobradars.com

Are you interested?

Work With Us

The chance to be part of a dynamic, high-performing team that adheres to the following ethical values: leadership, collaboration, trust and commitment;

Training and development opportunities;

A comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits;

A dynamic location in downtown Moncton;

A paid volunteer day;

Time off to care for family members and pets.