People Operations Specialist | Spécialiste People Operations

People Operations Specialist | Spécialiste People Operations Join to apply for the People Operations Specialist | Spécialiste People Operations role at Plotly Build Something Extraordinary Have you ever wanted to help build an environment where talented people can do their best work every day? At Plotly, that’s exactly what our People Operations team does. We empower our global team — spanning Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. — to thrive by delivering exceptional employee experiences, seamless operations, and a culture grounded in inclusivity, innovation, and connection. Your Role in the Plotly Story As a People Operations Specialist, you’ll join a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to optimizing every stage of the employee lifecycle — from onboarding to engagement to offboarding. Your work will directly support the foundation that allows Plotly employees to create extraordinary data visualization and analytics tools that empower users around the world. Reporting and Partnership Reporting to the VP of People Operations, you’ll be a trusted partner to managers and employees alike — helping drive engagement, manage benefits, optimize systems, and ensure operational excellence. This hybrid role requires presence in our Montreal office at least two days per week. Responsibilities Champion the Employee Experience – Design and support programs that promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging employee journey across all stages of the employee lifecycle. Onboarding & Offboarding Excellence – Oversee end-to-end onboarding and offboarding logistics (equipment, access, HRIS updates) in collaboration with IT and DevOps. Benefits Administration – Manage employee benefits across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely communication. HR Partner & Coach – Serve as a trusted partner to managers, providing guidance on performance management, employee relations, and HR best practices. Project Leadership – Lead HR-related initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with company goals and effective change management. HRIS Administration – Act as the primary administrator of Plotly’s HRIS (e.g., Rippling), maintaining data accuracy, permissions, and compliance. Compliance & Data Privacy – Ensure adherence to employment laws, data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA), and company policies across all regions. Documentation & Knowledge Management – Maintain and update People Operations processes, Confluence pages, and internal policies. Analytics & Reporting – Track and report on key HR metrics and KPIs, providing insights to leadership for data-driven decision-making. Administrative Support – Maintain organizational charts, employee records, and internal documentation. Internal Communications – Oversee internal communications such as company newsletters, engagement updates, and employee spotlights. Engagement & Culture Initiatives – Organize and coordinate team-building activities, Lunch & Learns, and recognition events to foster connection and inclusion. What You Bring to the Team 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources or People Operations, ideally within a fast-growing or global organization. A growth mindset and a proven ability to design, refine, and execute people programs and processes efficiently. Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. employment laws, with exposure to international HR practices. Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Rippling or similar). Proficiency in data analysis and HR reporting, including metrics such as turnover, engagement, and retention. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and foster positive relationships across teams and levels. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and business needs. Self-starter who exercises sound judgment, solves complex issues independently, and drives projects to completion. High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion in handling sensitive information. Nice-to-Haves Bilingual — English and French. Experience in a growing tech company or similar dynamic environment. Familiarity with data analysis or visualization tools. What you can expect from us Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health coverage Generous PTO Parental leave top‑up program Growth & Future: Stock options for all full‑time employees Learning & Development program Work alongside a dedicated team Flexibility & Community: Remote‑first work Home office support Employee‑led DE&I resource group Plotly Community Forum Why You'll Love It Here? Unleash your creativity and shape the future of data analytics Founded by innovators and driven by a community of users and customers, we eagerly tackle every challenge, from crafting state‑of‑the‑art UI for seamless data interaction to optimizing our graphing libraries and services for highly reliable performance. Our journey has only begun We are a tight‑knit, rapidly growing team where each member can make an immediate, meaningful impact. We tackle complex problems, work hard, and firmly believe in the open‑source mission. Plotly is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. If you require any accommodations, please let us know during the application process. Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to review our Candidate Privacy Notice. Should you have any concerns, please contact us at privacy@plotly.com. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Human Resources Industries Technology, Information and Internet Location & Compensation Montreal, Quebec, Canada — CA$55,000.00‑CA$65,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr