Pavago

Staffing and Recruiting

HRSpecialist

Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Entry candidates.

The Brief

“HR Specialist at Pavago. Skills: HR operations, HRIS management, Payroll coordination, Employee support. Support day-to-day HR operations. Ensure smooth employee experience”

What You'll Achieve.

100% completion of onboarding/offboarding tasks on time; Payroll and benefits accuracy with zero major errors; HRIS records consistently accurate and updated; Compliance documentation maintained and audit-ready; Employee satisfaction with HR responsiveness and support; Timely completion of HR administrative workflows

Industry & Context.

Staffing and Recruiting
Problems you'll solve

proactively identify operational gaps and inefficiencies

Eligibility Requirements

Flexibility required for onboarding cycles, payroll timelines, and employee support needs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years of HR support, HR operations, or people operations experience, Experience using HRIS platforms, Familiarity with U.S. labor law compliance, organizational and documentation skills, Proficiency with Google Workspace, Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Proficiency with spreadsheets, Proficiency with HR reporting tools, written and verbal English communication skills

Nice to Have

SHRM-CP, PHR, or related HR certification, Experience with multi-state payroll, Experience with international HR support, Experience with startup environments, HRIS implementation or process improvement experience, Background supporting SaaS, professional services, or high-growth companies

What You'll Do.

Support day-to-day HR operations

Ensure smooth employee experience

Manage onboarding and offboarding

Provide employee support

Execute operational HR

Post and manage job openings

Coordinate interview scheduling

Communicate with candidates

Support hiring workflows

Prepare offer letters

Prepare onboarding documentation

Prepare orientation schedules

Prepare employee packets

Ensure completion of I-9 documentation

Ensure completion of E-Verify

Ensure completion of tax forms

Ensure completion of direct deposit setup

Ensure completion of compliance paperwork

Manage offboarding processes

Maintain accurate employee records

Track benefits enrollment

Track employee changes

Track organizational updates

Support payroll preparation

Support payroll reconciliation

Validate benefits data

Assist employees with benefits questions

Coordinate open enrollment

Coordinate benefits administration

Maintain employee documentation

Ensure compliance with FMLA

Ensure compliance with FLSA

Ensure compliance with ADA

Ensure compliance with EEOC

Ensure compliance with multi-state labor laws

Maintain audit-ready HR records

Assist with HR process improvements

Assist with operational efficiency initiatives

Act as point of contact for employee questions

Support engagement initiatives

Support performance management workflows

Escalate sensitive matters

Coordinate training sessions

Coordinate compliance certifications

Coordinate interviews

Coordinate onboarding activities

Update employee records

Respond to employee questions

Validate payroll inputs

Validate compliance documentation

Prepare HR reports for leadership

Support offboarding processes

Support employee lifecycle processes

Maintain accurate HR documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with leadership; Work closely with recruiters; Work closely with payroll; Work closely with employees; Support recruiters; Support hiring managers; Work closely with finance/payroll teams; Work closely with cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

written and verbal English communication skills; Communicate clearly and professionally with employees at all levels

Full Job Description

### **💼 HR Specialist** **Full-Time Remote | U.S. Business Hours** _(Flexibility required for onboarding cycles, payroll timelines, and employee support needs)_ ### **🚀 About the Role** We’re hiring an organized and people-focused **HR Specialist** to support day-to-day HR operations and ensure employees have a smooth experience throughout the full employee lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in: * onboarding and offboarding, * HR compliance, * payroll coordination, * HRIS management, * employee support, * and operational HR execution. You’ll work closely with leadership, recruiters, payroll, and employees to ensure HR processes remain accurate, compliant, and efficient. If you thrive in structured environments, enjoy supporting people, and take pride in operational excellence — this role is a strong fit. ### **🔥 What You’ll Own** ### **Recruitment & Hiring Support** * Post and manage job openings across: * LinkedIn * Indeed * career pages * and other job boards * Screen resumes and coordinate interview scheduling * Communicate with candidates throughout early hiring stages * Support recruiters and hiring managers with hiring workflows ### **Onboarding & Offboarding** * Prepare: * offer letters, * onboarding documentation, * orientation schedules, * and employee packets * Ensure completion of: * I-9 documentation, * E-Verify, * tax forms, * direct deposit setup, * and compliance paperwork * Manage offboarding processes including: * access removal, * equipment retrieval, * and exit coordination ### **HRIS & Employee Records Management** * Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems such as: * BambooHR * ADP * Gusto * Zenefits * or similar platforms * Track: * PTO, * benefits enrollment, * employee changes, * and organizational updates * Generate HR reports related to: * headcount, * turnover, * compliance, * and employee data ### **Payroll & Benefits Coordination** * Support payroll preparation and reconciliation processes * Validate hours, deducti

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