Pavago

Staffing and Recruiting

HRSpecialist

Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“HR Specialist at Pavago. Skills: HRIS systems, U.S. labor law compliance, HR support, Employee lifecycle management. Manage core HR processes. Ensure smooth employee lifecycle management”

What You'll Achieve.

100% completion of onboarding/offboarding checklists on time; Payroll and benefits reconciled with zero errors; HRIS data accuracy; Compliance records consistently audit-ready; Positive feedback from employees on HR responsiveness

Industry & Context.

Staffing and Recruiting
Problems you'll solve

Proactive in identifying HR process improvements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years HR support or operations experience, Proficiency with HRIS systems, Familiarity with U.S. labor law compliance, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace proficiency

Nice to Have

SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification, Experience with multi-state or international payroll and compliance, Industry exposure in SaaS, professional services, or high-growth startups, Process improvement or HRIS implementation experience

What You'll Do.

Manage core HR processes

Ensure smooth employee lifecycle management

Assist recruiters in scheduling interviews

Communicate with candidates

Prepare offer letters

Prepare new hire packets

Prepare orientation schedules

Ensure completion of compliance documentation

Conduct exit processes

Maintain accurate employee data

Track benefits enrollment

Track employee status changes

Partner with finance/payroll teams

Assist with benefits enrollment

Assist with open enrollment periods

Respond to employee inquiries

Validate payroll data

Draft and update HR policies

Update employee handbooks

Ensure compliance with labor laws

Maintain records audit-ready

Act as point of contact for employee questions

Support performance management processes

Support employee engagement programs

Document and escalate sensitive issues

Coordinate employee training sessions

Coordinate compliance certifications

Track completion of required training

Track development milestones

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with finance/payroll teams; Support employees across multiple functions and geographies; Escalate sensitive issues to HR leadership

Communication Scope

Trusted communicator

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