Senior People Operations Specialist - (Remote - Canada)

Jobgether; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior People Operations Specialist to enhance employee experience in a remote-first startup. This role involves optimizing HR processes, supporting benefits and compliance, and fostering a positive culture. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of HR experience and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Mandatory PTO during first week

One Friday off per month

Paid company shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Flexible time off

80% employer-paid health benefits

RRSP/401k matching

Generous parental leave policy

Bi-annual team retreats

Home office setup stipend

Internet and phone reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in People Operations or HR Coordination.
• Experience in a remote startup environment.
• Familiarity with remote work tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate benefits administration and compliance.
• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives.

Skills

Empathy

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Detail-Oriented

Tools

HRIS (Rippling)

Job description

About Jobgether

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a Senior People Operations Specialist in Canada.

This role is a unique opportunity for a passionate HR professional to join a fast-growing remote-first startup and make a meaningful impact on the employee experience. You'll play a key role in creating, optimizing, and scaling people processes across the entire employee lifecycle—from onboarding to engagement and beyond. Working closely with a collaborative People team, you’ll be responsible for supporting benefits, compliance, and international operations while championing culture and employee satisfaction. If you're energized by creative problem-solving, thrive in dynamic environments, and love building thoughtful systems that support people, this role is for you.

Accountabilities:

• Serve as a go-to support resource for employees, offering guidance with empathy and discretion
• Lead seamless onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a positive experience for team members
• Coordinate benefits administration and employee leaves in partnership with brokers and internal teams
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS (Rippling) and support compliance reporting
• Update and organize internal policies, handbooks, and process documentation
• Support employee engagement efforts, surveys, and team-building initiatives
• Manage international employment operations (onboarding, payroll, compliance) via Deel
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve internal processes and the overall employee experience

• 3–5 years of experience in People Operations or HR Coordination, ideally within a remote startup (150–300 employees)
• High empathy, positive energy, and a collaborative mindset—you’re a natural culture ambassador
• Creative and resourceful problem-solver who adapts quickly to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across different audiences
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Detail-oriented and process-driven, with a high bar for quality in execution
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Rippling) and familiarity with remote work tools
• Proactive, self-motivated, and ownership-driven in managing tasks and initiatives

• Mandatory PTO during your first week—start your journey by recharging
• One Friday off per month (“laundry days”)
• Paid company shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible time off
• 80% employer-paid health benefits
• RRSP/401k matching
• Generous parental leave policy
• Bi-annual team retreats and regular virtual team-building activities
• Professional development opportunities
• Home office setup stipend
• Internet and phone reimbursement
• Remote-first culture with weekly Friday paydays

Jobgether hiring process disclaimer

This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates.

Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and LinkedIn profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered.

Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round.

If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days.
If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience.

Thank you for your interest!

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