Employee Experience Specialist

Summary

Join Zensurance, a rapidly growing InsurTech company, as an Employee Experience Specialist! You will be responsible for planning and executing employee events, enhancing employee engagement, and managing internal communications. This primarily remote role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with experience in event planning and HR. You will collaborate with various teams and manage budgets. Occasional travel to the Toronto office is required for team events. Zensurance offers a comprehensive benefits package including remote work options, health and dental plans, and various perks to foster a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience: 3+ years in employee event planning, employee engagement, or a related HR role
• Creative and organized: A knack for generating ideas and bringing them to life efficiently
• Strong communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage different audiences
• Collaboration: A team player who can build relationships and work effectively with various departments
• Budget management: Experience in developing and managing budgets
• Passion for culture: A genuine interest in fostering a positive and engaging workplace

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a wide range of employee events, including company-wide celebrations, team-building activities, workshops, and recognition programs
• Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, transportation, and budgeting
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful event execution
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture
• Create and manage employee recognition programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and contributions
• Conduct regular surveys and feedback sessions to assess employee satisfaction and engagement levels, and use insights to inform engagement strategies
• Create and distribute internal communications related to employee events, engagement activities, and company updates
• Manage communication channels on Slack, and digital signage to keep employees informed and engaged
• Collaborate with the HR and Marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding in all internal communications
• Develop and manage budgets for employee events and engagement initiatives, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality
• Track expenses and provide regular budget reports to HR leadership
• Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers for event-related services
• Ensure timely delivery of services and maintain high standards of quality and professionalism
• Coordinate onboarding events and orientation programs for new hires to ensure a smooth and welcoming introduction to the company
• Develop engaging activities and resources to help new employees integrate into the company culture

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for Canada’s fastest-growing #insurtech scale-up
• Primarily remote work environment available to everyone
• Laptop, extra monitor and main accessories are provided
• Extra home office and supplies allowance to help with work-from-home set up
• Comprehensive and flexible health and dental plans to suit all lifestyles, including mental health
• Health/Personal Spending Accounts to subsidize your healthy habits and purchases
• Parental Leave Top Up
• Weekly Friday companywide huddles for casual catch-ups with other departments
• Build next-level relationships with your peers through scheduled companywide virtual and in-person team-building events
• Be a part of something special. We are confident you won’t find any other insurance company like us :)