People Operations Specialist

TL;DR

People Operations Specialist (HR Operations): Managing payroll, benefits, and HR administration for Canada and the US with an accent on operational excellence and employee lifecycle management. Focus on ensuring payroll compliance across North America, optimizing HR systems, and providing first-level employee relations support.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (3x a week in office)

Salary: $70,000 – $73,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a mission-driven company dedicated to fighting food waste by connecting users with surplus food via its platform.

What you will do

• Own payroll processing and validation for Canada and the US, including T4 preparation and W-2 issuance.
• Administer employee benefits programs, managing enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries.
• Provide first-level support on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and issue resolution.
• Drive core HR lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and leave administration.
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HR tech stack using tools like HiBob, Justworks, and Payworks.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources or People Operations within a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with HR operations, payroll, and benefits in both Canada and the US (strict requirement).
• Strong understanding of HR processes, policies, and compliance regulations across North America.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive employee information with absolute discretion and sound judgment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with HR tools such as HiBob, Justworks, Payworks, Manulife, Blue Cross, WorkWize, or Retriever.
• Professional certifications such as PCP/PLP (Canada), FPC/CPP (US), CHRP/CHRL (Canada), or SHRM-CP/SCP/PHR/SPHR (US).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with 20 paid vacation days per year.
• Health insurance and RRSP matching.
• Paid volunteer time through the Shareback program and paid parental leave with top-up support.
• Monthly ClassPass credits and access to a welcoming office space with coffee and snacks.
• Inclusive community with various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) such as P.R.I.D.E. and Women in the Workplace.