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Talent Program Specialist

Talent Program Specialist

Neo FinancialCalgary, AB, CA
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Come Build a Better Financial Future for all Canadians

At Neo, we’re building a more rewarding financial experience for all Canadians.

Life at a rapidly expanding tech startup is demanding, exhilarating, and not for everyone.

From world-class creative minds to brilliant engineers, it's high-performing people that make Neo a workplace with passion and purpose.

Since being founded in 2019, Neo has built incredible traction and is one of the fastest growing fintechs in Canada.

  • LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Canada for 2022 and 2023
  • Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards
  • Canada’s top-rated credit card
  • Team of 700+ people
  • 1M+ customers in 3 years
  • 11K+ retail partners

High Performance at Neo

We recruit, hire, and build our company culture around these attributes :

Teamwork : We trust, respect, encourage, and show up for each other — through good times and hard. We’re on this mission not just for ourselves, but also for the people we work with — and ultimately, for our customers.

Ownership : We all have a stake in Neo’s success — so we go out of our way to do what needs to get done. We hold ourselves accountable to deliver on our commitments — to our customers, to our partners, and to our team. When we fall short, we find a way to do better in the future.

Professional Integrity : We’re asking millions of Canadians to trust us with their hard-earned money — so we hold ourselves (and each other) to the highest standards of integrity.

The Role

Are you passionate about creating impactful employee experiences? Do you thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments? Neo seeking a highly motivated and agile Talent Program Specialist to help us shape the future of our employee programs and initiatives. This role will require someone who loves a challenge, thinks strategically, and can take ideas from concept to execution. If you’re a proactive, creative thinker who wants to make an immediate impact, we’d love to meet you.

What you'll be doing

  • Talent Programs Leadership : Enhance, create and execute on key talent programs across the company, ensuring they align with our values, culture, and business goals. This includes programs related to leadership development, employee career development and talent experience programs.
  • Onboarding Experience : Lead and elevate Neo’s onboarding process, ensuring it’s engaging, smooth, and aligned with our evolving company culture.
  • Employee Events : Design, implement, and lead innovative and engaging employee events that drive connection, learning, and overall employee engagement. This includes coordination of our Neo Nights, Demo Days and other large scale company events.
  • Compliance Training : Oversee and manage our annual compliance training programs to ensure all employees meet required standards. This includes content development and reviews, communications support, training tracking and follow ups as required.
  • Health & Safety Committee : Lead and manage our health and safety committee to foster a safe, compliant, and healthy work environment for all employees. This includes supporting H&S in all three Neo offices across Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto.
  • Internal Communications Support : Assist Talent Development & Operations team with drafting written and visual communications for internal company communications, team huddle events, etc.
  • People Operations Support : Assist People Operations Generalists with backend system support, administrative tasks, and generalist duties to streamline workflows.

    • Who we are looking for

  • Proven experience in a Talent, HR, or People Operations role, with a strong track record of building and managing employee programs.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, solve problems creatively, and drive change.
  • Experience with learning management systems (LMS), HRIS, or other employee-facing platforms is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Health and safety legislation and compliance training experience is a plus.

    • Ideal Candidate :

  • Program Builder : Experience designing and building programs from the ground up, with a focus on creating exceptional employee experiences.
  • Strategic Thinker : Ability to assess and understand the needs of the business and employee base, and create / execute on initiatives that support both short-term goals and long-term company success.
  • Facilitator & Leader : Comfortable facilitating and leading sessions, workshops, and events.
  • Innovative & Agile : Comfortable working in ambiguity and navigating fast-paced, ever-changing environments.
  • Collaborative & Resourceful : A strategic partner who works seamlessly with other departments and thrives in a team-oriented culture.

    • Working at Neo

    Joining Neo means betting on yourself and discovering your full potential. As individuals and as a team, we continually challenge ourselves and each other to do our best work. We’re making change happen at a rapid pace — providing endless opportunities to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and find new solutions to complex problems. That means rapid career progression and constant learning opportunities.

    The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, relentless, and want to win. We hold ourselves to high standards, because we’re on a mission that matters — to transform financial services for the better. If that’s what you’re looking for, read on.

    We trust, respect, and show up for each other. That means truthful conversations, frequent feedback, and working with people who push you to be your best. We’re evolving quickly as an organization, we work together in person, and the pace of progress isn’t for everyone. That’s why we’re looking for change-makers who love a challenge — who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than travel a well-paved road.

    Our team members earn meaningful equity in the company through stock options — so Neo’s growth benefits everyone who helps make it happen. That also means taking on more responsibility than you may have had at your last job. We don’t get hung up on job titles or hierarchy — we’re focused on doing what it takes to accomplish our mission.

    Check out these videos from our employees to learn more about Working at Neo .

    Apply with Us

    We believe in equal opportunity, and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check.