People Operations Specialist

We're looking for a highly detail-oriented, organized, and proactive People Operations Specialist to support the day-to-day execution of our People Operations function. This role is ideal for someone with a natural sense of urgency who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, anticipates needs before they arise, and takes pride in keeping people processes running smoothly.

You'll partner closely with People Ops, Talent, Finance, and cross-functional leaders to ensure a seamless employee experience from onboarding through offboarding while maintaining accurate systems, documentation, and compliance as we scale.

• Own and execute employee lifecycle operations, including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and internal transfers
• Take full ownership of HR administrative workflows, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all employee data and documentation
• Independently manage background checks, employment verifications, and compliance requirements with strong attention to detail
• Support benefits administration, acting as a reliable point of contact for employee questions and changes
• Prepare and audit data for payroll, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain and improve HRIS and People systems, ensuring data integrity and scalable processes
• Partner cross-functionally with Talent, Finance, IT, and Legal, driving issues to resolution with minimal oversight
• Own policy acknowledgements, documentation tracking, and audit readiness end-to-end
• Support people programs, engagement initiatives, and internal communications
• Identify gaps, document processes, and proactively recommend improvements to help People Ops scale efficiently

• 1–3+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Administration, or HR Coordination
• Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability — you see work through from start to finish
• Ability to work with autonomy, making sound decisions and escalating thoughtfully when needed
• A proactive mindset with a natural sense of urgency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Experience working cross-functionally with employees and leaders at all levels

• Experience supporting international employees or contractors
• Familiarity with multi-region employment compliance
• Experience with benefits or payroll administration
• Interest in growing into a broader People Ops Generalist or Specialist role

Compensation Band: $66, $78,000.00 CAD