Human Resources Specialist

We are looking for a HR Specialist to join our growing team. This role will play an important role in supporting the employee experience, working on people programs and processes, and a variety of day-to-day HR Operations.

You’ll be involved across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to engagement initiatives, HR programs, office management, company events, and off-boarding. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is highly detail-oriented, and wants to build a broad foundation in HR while working in a fast-paced, growing environment.

• Support managers with day-to-day People questions and help navigate HR policies and processes.

• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline People processes, documentation, and the employee experience.

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of People policies and programs.

• Support our talent acquisition team by onboarding and offboarding team members.

• Manage and maintain employee data, record management, and our HRIS (UKG).

• Work with the payroll team on a semi-monthly basis to ensure accurate and timely information related to new hires, departures, leaves, deductions, compensation, time off, etc.

• Administer both Canadian and US benefits, including RRSP and 401k deductions and contributions.

• Partner with talent acquisition on quarterly people KPIs and reporting.

• Prepare monthly People reporting, including headcount, turnover, new hires, and departures.

• Administer company wide engagement surveys and other ongoing HR programs like review cycles.

• Manage and administer Leave of Absence (LOA) processes and documentation.

• Support, plan and coordinate company-wide All Hands meetings.

• Partner with the social committee on company events, socials, lunch and learns, office management, and engagement programs.

• Respond to day-to-day employee questions and provide guidance on HR processes and programs.

• Partner with the Senior Director of People Ops on ad hoc employee relations, compensation, learning & development, and other People initiatives based on experience.

• Provide backup support to talent acquisition for recruitment and onboarding activities as needed.

• 2-4 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or a similar role. We’re open to candidates at either the Coordinator or Generalist level depending on experience.

• Working towards your CHRP designation or equivalent.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.

• A proactive approach—you’re someone who sees what needs to be done and takes initiative.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine interest in supporting employees and the business.

• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working with an HRIS or other HR technology is an asset.

• For candidates at the Generalist level, experience independently owning HR processes and supporting managers with day-to-day People matters is an asset.