Bilingual Senior Operations Specialist

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The Senior People Operations Specialist is responsible for delivering expert-level HR support within HR Shared Services, handling complex inquiries and providing high-quality service across a variety of HR processes. This role will support the HR Shared Services team by ensuring data accuracy, maintaining compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR operations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on HR policies, processes, and systems. Respond to and resolve complex HR inquiries related to employment life cycle transactions. Escalate cases to management as needed

• Ensure accurate and timely entry of employee data within HRIS and other systems. Perform regular audits to maintain data quality, compliance, and consistency across HR Shared Services

• Identify and drive opportunities to improve HR processes, streamline workflows, and reduce manual tasks. Partner with the HR Shared Services team to implement process enhancements and document standard operating procedures

• Work closely with HR Business Partners, Payroll, IT, Benefits, and other teams to address complex issues and ensure cohesive service delivery. Act as a liaison between HR Shared Services and other departments for seamless collaboration

• Generate and analyze HR reports, using data-driven insights to manage operational tasks and enhance HR service delivery

• Ensure that all HR processes adhere to company policies, data privacy standards, and relevant labor laws. Stay up-to-date on policy updates and communicate changes effectively to the HR Shared Services team

• Assist in training and mentoring team members on HR processes, systems, and service delivery best practices. Share expertise to support team development and build a knowledge-sharing culture

• Actively participate in HR Shared Services projects, such as system upgrades, policy rollouts, and change initiatives. Support project planning, execution, and employee communication to facilitate successful implementation

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Knowledge of HR Policies & Procedures
• Customer Service
• Technical Proficiency
• Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada and…