People Operations Specialist, 12 Month Contract

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

📋 Description

• Manage job change transactions in Workday, encompassing compensation, title, and role modifications.

• Assist in the administration of onboarding processes, guaranteeing that new employees are set up accurately and punctually.

• Prepare and verify employee data prior to payroll deadlines.

• Accurately and consistently generate employee letters and documentation.

• Conduct audits on work and employee data to detect errors at the source.

• Handle a high volume of requests via the ticketing system.

• Act as a point of contact for employees, managers, and People Partners regarding lifecycle inquiries.

• Recognize recurring process issues and suggest improvements through templates, documentation, and automation.

• Document processes to ensure work is repeatable, scalable, and easily transferable.

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and precision.

• Collaborate with People Systems, Engineering, IT, Legal, Security, and Compliance teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or HR administration.

• Practical experience with transactions in Workday, including job changes, compensation modifications, and onboarding.

• Proactive approach and accountability for outcomes.

• Keen attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy.

• Ability to think in scalable processes and identify recurring issues.

• Understanding of how employee data integrates into payroll and its downstream effects.

• Capacity to manage competing priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced, high-growth setting.

• Clear and empathetic communication with employees and managers at all levels.

• Capability to handle confidential employee information with discretion and sound judgment.

• Familiarity with Ashby and Jira is a plus, but not mandatory.

• Must have legal eligibility to work in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and life insurance.

• Long-term group savings plan with employer matching, provided through Wealthsimple for Business.

• 20 vacation days annually.

• 4 wellness days each year.

• Unlimited sick and mental health days each year.*

• Opportunity to work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year.*

• Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS.

• Hybrid collaboration within teams across North America.