HR Specialist

Role overview

This opportunity is being shared through a partner company, which will handle applications and all subsequent hiring steps. The employer is seeking an HR Specialist in Canada to support a fully remote, fast-moving team and strengthen the employee experience across the entire employment journey.

In this role, you will work on HR administration, employee support, HRIS maintenance, and people-related reporting. You will partner with managers and leadership to keep HR processes accurate, efficient, and compliant while contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Key accountabilities

• Act as the main HR contact for employees with questions about policies, procedures, and general employment matters.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, orientation, offboarding, exit interviews, and employment paperwork.
• Maintain the HRIS by keeping employee data, workflows, permissions, and organization details current and accurate.
• Assist managers with HR documentation, interpretation of policies, and everyday people-operations support.
• Review HR workflows and recommend improvements to efficiency and system performance.
• Build recurring and ad hoc HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics to support business decisions.
• Create presentation materials for leadership that summarize HR metrics, trends, and organizational insights.
• Keep employee files and HR records organized while supporting audits, compliance work, and regulatory reporting.
• Work with cross-functional teams to help sustain a positive, compliant, employee-focused culture.
• Handle sensitive employee information with discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• 2 to 5 years of progressive experience in human resources, with exposure to HR operations and employee lifecycle management.
• Prior experience using HRIS platforms; experience with Paylocity is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR compliance practices; experience supporting multi-state workforces is an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, including the ability to produce reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, along with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and customer-service abilities with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to protect confidential information and use sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• Additional strengths such as SHRM-CP or PHR certification, experience in high-growth or technology companies, workforce analytics capability, or familiarity with fintech and cryptocurrency are considered a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid in USD.
• Performance-based incentive plan.
• Fully remote arrangement with the flexibility to work from your preferred location.
• 10 paid vacation days each year, plus U.S. federal holidays.
• Chance to contribute to a rapidly growing international business in the fintech and cryptocurrency space.
• Supportive and collaborative remote team culture.
• Exposure to global HR operations and employee experience initiatives.
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership on strategic HR projects.
• Career growth in a dynamic and evolving business.

Additional information

This role is based in Canada and is fully remote. The hiring process is managed by the partner company. Applications are evaluated through an AI-assisted matching process, and shortlisted candidates are passed to the employer for the remaining selection stages.

Data privacy and recruitment process notice

By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for candidate evaluation and sharing with the hiring employer, under applicable data protection laws including GDPR where relevant. You may request access, correction, deletion, or objection to the processing of your data at any time.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to help review applications, analyze resumes, assess responses, and flag possible inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools support recruitment, but human judgment remains central and final hiring decisions are made by people.