HR Specialist

undefined ago • 5 Years + • Human Resource • $76,600 PA - $99,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Human Resources Specialist in a fast-growing company, you will support G-P's clients and professionals, and manage back-end HR, accounting, and legal service providers for international entities. You will deliver best-in-class HR support, drive company goals, and ensure compliance with Canadian market norms and legislative requirements, playing a very active role in the organization's success.
Must have:
  • Serve as regional HR expert for Canada.
  • Provide expert guidance on Canadian HR compliance, benefits, and payroll.
  • Manage local Canadian HR service providers.
  • Support client acquisition and relationships with strategic HR advice.
  • Ensure compliance with Canadian labor laws during off-boarding and terminations.
  • Drive adoption of product and AI initiatives for process efficiency.
  • Proactively resolve errors through creative negotiation.
  • Solve complex problems with analytical thinking.
  • Manage client and professional data meticulously.
  • Lead end-to-end compliance projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
  • 5+ years HR experience (Specialist, Generalist, or HRBP).
  • In-depth knowledge of Canadian employment laws.
  • Bilingual fluency in English and French.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint).
Good to have:
  • Experience leveraging AI tools for productivity.
  • Experience interacting with international individuals.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and customer-service-oriented.
  • Resourceful and adaptable problem-solver.
  • Champion of change.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours across time zones.
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Opportunities for skill expansion
  • Flexible work environment
  • Annual bonus eligibility

Job Details

About the position

As a Human Resources Specialist in a fast-growing company, you will have responsibility for supporting G-P’s clients and the professionals we engage on behalf of our clients and assisting in the management of the back-end HR, accounting, and legal service providers that support the infrastructure of our international entities. You will play a very active role in delivering best in class HR support to our Customers and Professionals and drive GP’s goals and objectives.

What you will do:

  • Regional Responsibilities (Canada):
  • Serve as a regional expert for all employee lifecycle events and human resources functions in Canada.
  • Provide senior-level support to customer inquiries, offering expert guidance on Canadian market norms, with a strong emphasis on in-country compliance and legislative requirements, alongside advice on benefits, payroll, and other Canada-specific HR matters.
  • Manage local Canadian payroll providers, benefits brokers, HR advisors, and other partners.
  • Collaborate with the Customer Services team to provide strategic HR support for client acquisition (leveraging Canadian expertise) and to strengthen long-term customer relationships through proactive HR guidance.
  • Support with off-boarding and strategic handling of terminations, ensuring compliance with Canadian labour laws.
  • Organizational Impact:
  • Drive the adoption and integration of product and AI-related initiatives to enhance the efficiency of internal team processes, improve HR Operations workflows that impact other departments and professionals, and automate routine daily responsibilities.
  • Proactively address potential errors through creative negotiation, aiming for win-win-win solutions that benefit customers, professionals, and the company.
  • Solve complex problems by applying analytical thinking and taking a new perspective on developing solutions.
  • Day-to-Day HR Responsibilities:
  • Handle ongoing matters with existing clients by pulling in appropriate members of the team to resolve client queries.
  • Work independently and autonomously, receiving minimal guidance.
  • Manage customer and professional data by meticulously maintaining records in our online portal and vendor platforms, adhering to data management best practices.
  • Compliance and Projects:
  • Lead end-to-end compliance projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams, while also leveraging subject matter expertise and best practices to proactively drive local and global initiatives that enhance our products and services.

What we are looking for:

  • BS/BA Degree or higher in Human Resources, International Business, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably as an HR Specialist, HR Generalist, and/or HR Business Partner.
  • Solid working knowledge of HR concepts, practices, and procedures, with in-depth knowledge of Canadian employment laws and legal requirements related to the in-country management of professionals, to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize legal risks.
  • Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritize, self-motivate, and regulate while working independently and in a team environment.
  • Requires a resourceful and adaptable individual who can navigate unknown territory, 'figure things out' and solve problems in compliance with regulations.
  • Be a champion of change.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and French (oral and written fluency).
  • Experience interacting with people internationally, demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of diverse cultural norms, values, and communication styles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint, with experience leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.
  • Highly reliable, organized, and customer-service-oriented with a positive attitude and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours across time zones, as required for international business.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants who meet the inherent requirements for the position. Please note that background checks are required, and this may include criminal record checks.

G-P. Global Made Possible.

G-P is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

G-P also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability during the interview process, please contact us at careers@g-p.com.

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G-P helps growing companies unlock their full potential by making it possible to build highly skilled global teams in days instead of months. Through our SaaS-based platform, we help find, hire, onboard, pay, and manage team members, quickly and compliantly, to expand growth opportunities for everyone, everywhere – without the hassle of setting up local subsidiaries or branch offices. G-P. Global Made Possible.
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