Human Resources Specialist

Day-to-day

Insight Global is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join a growing global technology company in Toronto. This role will play a pivotal role in building and scaling the People & Culture department while collaborating across multiple time zones, including Canada, Australia, and the Philippines. The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional with experience in recruitment, employee engagement, policy development, and compliance within a global or multinational environment. The Human Resources Specialist will be responsible for hiring, fostering employee engagement, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives. This is a full-time, in-office position in Toronto with occasional flexibility required to accommodate international teams.

Must haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in a global or multinational setting

• Strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws and familiarity with global HR best practices

• Proven success in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and policy development

• Experience working with HR systems, tools, and data-driven decision-making

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across time zones • Strong organizational and time-management skills to balance multiple HR initiatives

• Flexibility to occasionally work across Canadian, Australian, and Philippine time zones

Plusses

• Familiarity with Australian and Philippine labor laws

• Experience developing learning and development programs for employees

• Background in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives

• Passion for culture-building and employee retention strategies

• Prior experience in a fast-growing SaaS or technology company