Regional HR & People Operations Specialist

• Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day HR-related inquiries from team members and managers across NORAM;
• Provide timely updates, guidance, and support related to HR policies, handbooks, processes, systems, employee lifecycle events, PTO, leave tracking, and general People operations;
• Support employee experience initiatives and help foster a positive, collaborative, and people-first environment;
• Escalate sensitive or complex matters appropriately to HRBPs, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, or leadership when needed;
• Assist with employee communications, documentation, follow-ups, and coordination of People Team initiatives.
• Responsible for coordinating quarterly NORAM coffee breaks, regional holiday initiatives, and employee engagement activities to foster team connection, culture, and a positive employee experience within the region. 

HRBP Partnership & Operational Support

• Partner closely with NORAM HRBPs to support operational execution of regional people strategies and organizational initiatives;
• Assist HRBPs with organizational changes, promotions, compensation updates, transfers, restructures, and employee lifecycle administration;
• Support preparation of documentation, reporting, employee communications, organizational data, and operational tracking required by HRBPs and leadership;
• Help coordinate HR processes tied to performance cycles, talent reviews, engagement initiatives, manager support, and workforce planning activities;
• Support operational follow-up and coordination related to employee relations matters, documentation, and internal processes as directed by HRBPs;
• Act as a strong operational liaison between HRBPs, Payroll, Benefits, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Business Systems teams.

• Manage and coordinate employee lifecycle processes, including:
• onboarding;
• offboarding;
• internal transfers;
• compensation changes;
• promotions;
• status changes;
• manager changes;
• organizational updates;
• relocations
• and system maintenance;
• Ensure all employee records, documentation, and HR systems remain accurate, updated, and compliant;
• Maintain digital personnel files and confidential HR documentation with a high degree of integrity and discretion;
• Support process documentation, SOP creation, internal knowledge base updates, and operational workflows;
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives focused on scalability, automation, efficiency, and employee experience.

Payroll & Benefits Coordination

• Partner closely with Payroll and Benefits teams to ensure timely and accurate employee data processing;
• Support payroll readiness activities, including:
• compensation updates;
• status changes;
• PTO balances;
• leave tracking;
• timesheet coordination;
• and employee data audits;

Leave of Absence (LOA) Administration & Compliance

• Coordinate administrative support and tracking for Leave of Absence programs across NORAM, including:
• FMLA;
• Provincial Stat Leaves beside FMLA to include Canadian leave references
• ADA accommodations;
• Canadian LOAs along with ADA: Provincial Human Rights Codes and Duty to Accommodate
• parental leaves;
• state/provincial leave programs;
• and other protected leaves;
• Maintain accurate leave documentation and ensure proper tracking within internal systems;
• Coordinate communication between employees, managers, Payroll, Benefits, HRBPs, and external vendors when applicable;
• Support compliance tracking and operational execution related to leave management processes.

HRIS, Reporting & Data Integrity

• Maintain and update employee data within Workday and related HR systems;
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and consistency of organizational, payroll, compensation, PTO, and benefits-related data;
• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports for HRBPs, People leadership, Payroll, Finance, and other stakeholders;
• Assist with audits, data reconciliations, reporting requests, and compliance documentation;
• Partner with Business Systems teams to troubleshoot HRIS discrepancies and improve workflows and automation opportunities;
• Support reporting and analytics requests related to headcount, employee changes, compliance, turnover, and People metrics.
• Support HRBPs with all people operations tasks for the region.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain a strong foundational understanding of:
• U.S. federal employment laws;
• state employment regulations;
• Canadian provincial labor standards;
• and HR operational compliance requirements;
• Ensure HR ops and data handling align with PIPEDA;
• Support audits, documentation requests, compliance reporting, and policy administration activities;
• Help ensure operational processes align with internal policies and external legal requirements;
• Assist with maintaining compliance records and documentation across NORAM;
• Support operational coordination tied to investigations, accommodations, and sensitive HR matters when applicable.

• Participate in regional and global People Team projects and operational initiatives;
• Help improve operational efficiency, scalability, documentation, and employee experience processes;
• Collaborate across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, IT, Talent Acquisition, and Business Systems teams on ongoing initiatives;
• Support implementation and optimization of People systems, workflows, and operational processes;
• Assist with organizational readiness efforts tied to growth, restructuring, policy changes, and operational scaling.

What Sets You Up for Success:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent practical experience);
• 3+ years of experience in:
• HR Operations;
• People Operations;
• HR Generalist;
• HR Specialist;
• or HR Coordination roles;
• Strong understanding of:
• U.S. employment laws;
• HR operational best practices;
• employee lifecycle administration;
• and compliance processes;
• Familiarity with Canadian employment standards and provincial labor regulations strongly preferred;
• Experience supporting HRBPs, regional HR functions, or People Operations teams;
• Experience coordinating payroll, benefits, leave administration, or employee data management;
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (Workday strongly preferred);
• Strong Excel and data management skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion;
• Comfortable working independently within a remote, asynchronous, and globally distributed environment;
• Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in global SaaS, technology, hospitality tech, or high-growth companies;
• Experience supporting multi-state U.S. populations and/or Canadian employees;
• Experience partnering closely with Payroll and Benefits teams;
• Experience supporting remote/distributed organizations;
• Process improvement and project coordination experience;
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred;
• Experience working within fast-paced scaling environments preferred.

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