People & Talent Specialist

Boosted.ai is building AI purpose‑built for finance to help teams do more. Our mission is to optimize investing and boost productivity. We’re already trusted by leading enterprises and developers with over $5T under management with Boosted.ai. From the fastest growing hedge funds to global financial institutions, our tool lets our users stay ahead of the competition with AI that works for them. We believe that modern investment professionals will win the future of finance by using the best tools; a unique competitive edge powered by data, experimentation, and automation. Boosted.ai is the platform they use to cut through data overload, outpace competitors, and reclaim their time. We’re looking for sharp, low‑ego people to help teams find their edge. Why is Boosted.ai the best place to work? Customers love the product (adopted by many of the biggest financial institutions and rapidly expanding to more firms) We’re growing a lot (5x in the last year) Incredible culture (our customers keep applying to work here) Well‑resourced — our lead investors are innovators and disruptors in financial and technology markets, including Spark Capital (Twitter, Slack, affirm), Ten Coves Capital (Plaid, Sentieo, TouchBistro), Portage Ventures (Wealthsimple, Borrowell, Nesto), and RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) Boosted.ai is expanding our People team, and we’re looking for a People & Talent Specialist to support our growing organization with a blend of talent acquisition, people operations, and culture‑building responsibility. You’ll work closely with our HR Manager to deliver a thoughtful, inclusive employee experience while taking the lead on recruitment during active hiring periods, especially for technical roles in engineering, product, and data. You will also own Boosted.ai’s co‑op hiring program, support HR operations for both Canadian and US employees, and help drive team events and office management. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys both recruiting and generalist HR work, thrives in a fast‑paced startup environment, and is excited to grow into a broader People & Talent role as we scale. What You’ll Do Talent Acquisition Lead full‑cycle recruitment for technical and non‑technical roles across Boosted.ai Partner with hiring managers on role definition, interview planning, and hiring timelines Write and post job descriptions; source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and outbound outreach Conduct screening calls and maintain a structured, positive candidate experience Coordinate interviews and manage candidate pipelines in Greenhouse (ATS) Support offer preparation, negotiation, and closing Contribute to employer branding initiatives including career page updates, social content, recruiting events, and partnerships Own Boosted.ai’s co‑op hiring program HR Operations & People Support Support onboarding and offboarding processes for Canada and the US, including documentation, systems access, and orientation scheduling Maintain accurate employee records and assist with HRIS updates Support benefits administration, payroll changes, and compliance documentation Respond to employee inquiries with professionalism and elevate when needed Assist with performance review cycles, engagement programs, and policy updates Help improve People team processes to enhance clarity, efficiency, and scalability Culture, Events & Office Management Organize and support team‑wide social events, celebrations, and culture‑building activities Assist with planning company offsites, lunches, volunteer days, and community initiatives Support office management tasks such as supply ordering, mail handling, vendor coordination, and keeping shared spaces organized Help maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and well‑functioning workplace environment What You’ll Bring 2–5 years of experience in HR, People Operations, and/or Talent Acquisition Proven ability to source and hire technical talent (software engineering preferred) Experience using an ATS (Greenhouse experience is a plus) Solid understanding of HR administrative processes and employment basics Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and organizational skills Experience planning or supporting team events or workplace culture initiatives Comfort operating in a fast‑paced SaaS/fintech/AI startup environment Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information Nice to have: experience in fintech/SaaS/AI, experience supporting distributed teams, employer branding or campus recruiting experience, and office management exposure Our Values Collaborative – We value our team and know that success can only come from working together Client Centric – Our focus is always on our clients and consistently delivering them value Action Oriented – We remove barriers and we seek to improve in measurable ways Accountable – We are accountable for ourselves, and we hold each other accountable Respectful – We are proud of our work, we are respectful of each other’s opinions, and we keep a positive attitude What We Offer We want our benefits to reflect our values and offer the following to full‑time employees: Flexible (Unlimited) Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family Life Insurance and Disability Benefits Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan (for U.S. employees) We love the energy of in‑person collaboration while also offering the flexibility to work from home when needed These benefits are further detailed in Boosted.ai’s policies and are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefits plans. Eligible full‑time employees can participate in Boosted.ai’s equity plans subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Be You, With Us We're working to bring the transformative power of AI to every organization in the world. To do so, it is important to us that the diversity of our employees represents the diversity of our customers. We believe that our work and culture are better when we encourage, support, and respect different skills and experiences represented within our team. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We strive to evaluate all applicants consistently without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr