HR Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Deliver first-line HR assistance to managers and employees within the Americas (US and Canada) region.

• Respond efficiently to both internal and external inquiries.

• Oversee employee information in the Workday HRIS system.

• Assist with leave of absence procedures, including documentation and communications with employees and vendors.

• Address inquiries regarding company personnel policies and protocols.

• Compile sensitive and confidential personnel statistics and generate HR activity reports.

• Organize and maintain digital files and records.

• Support the Talent Acquisition team by ensuring timely and accurate completion of onboarding documentation for new hires.

• Suggest and implement enhancements to HR processes.

• Manage vendor relationships.

• Execute special projects as necessary.

• Handle confidential information and matters requiring discretion as an individual contributor.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; or a high school diploma with relevant experience is also acceptable.

• A minimum of 2–3 years of experience at the Human Resources specialist level is required.

• Strong proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables, is essential.

• Experience with macros is desirable.

• Proficiency in Word, including mail merges.

• Previous experience with HRIS systems; experience with Workday is preferred.

• Strong understanding of employment law in the US and Canada is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality is crucial.

• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• High accuracy, excellent follow-through, and meticulous attention to detail are required.

• Capability to work remotely and independently to meet deadlines and responsibilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance.

• RRSP matching.

• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Reward and Recognition Programs.

• Disability-related accommodations available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.