Talent Acquisition Business Partner

About Portage Mutual: Where Your Talent Makes a Difference
Imagine a workplace where your contributions are not only valued but also directly impact the lives of Canadians. At Portage Mutual Insurance, we’re more than just a trusted national property and casualty insurer—we’re a community of passionate individuals dedicated to serving our policyholders since 1884. Owned by our policyholders, we proudly offer competitive home, auto, commercial, and farm insurance products 100% through our broker network across Canada. Join a company rooted in tradition, driven by innovation, and powered by a people-first culture.

Why Portage Mutual?
At Portage Mutual, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Here, you’ll find:
• Total Rewards: We care about your well-being and financial security. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, incentive plan, comprehensive health benefits, a pension plan and generous paid time off, including personal days.
• Career Growth & Development: Propel your career forward with access to diverse learning resources, tuition reimbursement for relevant programs, and bonuses recognizing your achievements in pursuing insurance designations.
• Flexibility: We support work-life integration by offering a flexible environment where you can choose to live wherever you prefer in Canada. Enjoy the freedom to select remote, in-office, and hybrid work arrangements that best suit your lifestyle.
• Inclusivity and Belonging: Be a part of a supportive and diverse team that embraces your unique perspective and empowers you to succeed. We’re dedicated to creating a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued and respected.
• Making a Difference: Find purpose in your career by aligning with an organization that shares your values and is committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.


The Opportunity in Short
We are excited to add a Talent Acquisition Business Partner to our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Director, HR Strategic Programs & Initiatives, this role is a critical connector between business leaders and the talent strategies required to deliver on Portage Mutual’s priorities, today and into the future.
The Talent Acquisition Business Partner works closely with leaders across the organization to translate operational plans into clear hiring priorities, realistic timelines, and effective recruitment strategies. Balancing speed, quality, and cost, this role ensures disciplined, compliant, and high-quality recruitment outcomes while strengthening manager capability and supporting internal talent development as a viable workforce strategy.
What You Will Do
• Lead end-to-end recruitment delivery from requisition approval through offer acceptance, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance.
• Partner with hiring managers to plan and prioritize hiring activities aligned to business and workforce needs.
• Conduct recruitment intakes that clarify expectations, timelines, and shared accountability.
• Provide guidance on labour market conditions and hiring strategies to support informed decision-making.
• Review resumes, screen and interview candidates, coordinate assessments, and manage candidate experience through selection.
• Prepare, present, and negotiate offers of employment and oversee pre-employment checks.
• Maintain accurate recruitment documentation and enable a smooth transition to onboarding.
• Identify risks, surface issues early, and recommend practical solutions to keep hiring on track.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment practices and manager experience.
What You Will Bring
Experience & Education
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within financial services or insurance.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on, end-to-end recruitment experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with leaders to translate business priorities into actionable recruitment and workforce plans.
• College diploma or degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• HR professional designation preferred (e.g., CHRP, CHRL, CPHR).
Business Partnership & HR Capability
• Strong capability in business partnership, with the ability to understand operational priorities and translate them into effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Confidence advising and coaching hiring managers on hiring decisions, role clarity, assessment approaches, and shared accountability throughout the recruitment process.
• Ability to apply broad HR knowledge—such as workforce planning, internal mobility, employment legislation, and organizational context—into practical and disciplined talent acquisition practices.
• Sound judgement and credibility to influence decisions, challenge constructi