Pavago

Staffing and Recruiting

HRSpecialist

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

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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

Full Job Description

**Job Title:** HR Specialist **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for onboarding cycles, payroll timelines, and employee support needs) **About the Role:** Our client is seeking an **HR Specialist** to manage core HR processes and ensure smooth employee lifecycle management. This role involves recruitment support, onboarding, HRIS data management, compliance, payroll coordination, and employee relations. The HR Specialist ensures that employees are supported, records are accurate, and the organization remains compliant with labor regulations. **Responsibilities:** **Recruitment Support:** * Post job openings across job boards and career sites. * Screen resumes and assist recruiters in scheduling interviews. * Communicate with candidates during early-stage hiring. **Onboarding & Offboarding:** * Prepare offer letters, new hire packets, and orientation schedules. * Ensure completion of compliance documentation (I-9, E-Verify, tax forms, direct deposit). * Conduct exit processes (equipment retrieval, system access removal, exit interviews). **Employee Records & HRIS:** * Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS (BambooHR, ADP, Gusto, Zenefits, or similar). * Track PTO, benefits enrollment, and employee status changes. * Generate HR reports (headcount, turnover, compliance). **Payroll & Benefits Support:** * Partner with finance/payroll teams to reconcile hours, benefits, and deductions. * Assist with benefits enrollment, open enrollment periods, and employee inquiries. * Validate payroll data before processing. **Policy & Compliance:** * Draft and update HR policies, employee handbooks, and SOPs. * Ensure compliance with labor laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEOC) and multi-state regulations. * Maintain records audit-ready for external reviews. **Employee Relations:** * Act as point of contact for employee questions and concerns. * Support performance management processes and employee engagement programs. * Document

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