HR Specialist – Remote (Canada)

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented HR Specialist to join a fast‑growing global business on a fully remote basis in Canada. You will be the primary point of contact for employees, managing the entire employee lifecycle and ensuring HR operations are efficient, accurate, and compliant with regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for employee inquiries on HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, off‑boarding, exit interviews, and maintain employment documentation.
• Administer and keep the HRIS up to date, including records, workflows, permissions, and organizational data.
• Support managers with documentation, policy interpretation, and day‑to‑day HR guidance.
• Monitor HR processes, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance system performance.
• Prepare regular and ad‑hoc HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics for business decisions.
• Develop executive‑ready presentations summarising key HR metrics and trends.
• Maintain personnel files, ensure compliance, and support audits and regulatory reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2‑5 years of progressive HR experience, including operations and employee lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of U.S. employment laws and multi‑state compliance (advantageous).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Outstanding organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Required skills

• Experience administering HRIS platforms; familiarity with Paylocity is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and dashboard creation.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint for executive presentations.