Senior People Operations Specialist - (Remote - Canada)

Jobgether; Canada; Remote; CAD 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 from onboarding to engagement, supporting compliance, and championing culture. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of HR experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Mandatory PTO during your first week

Flexible time off

80% employer-paid health benefits

Generous parental leave policy

Home office setup stipend

Internet and phone reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in remote startup environments preferred.
• Strong collaborative mindset and culture ambassador.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate benefits administration and employee leaves.
• Support employee engagement efforts and compliance.

Skills

Empathy

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

3–5 years of experience in People Operations or HR Coordination

Tools

HRIS (Rippling)

Job description

Senior People Operations Specialist - (Remote - Canada)

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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
  
  

Requirements

• 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
  
  

Benefits

• 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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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