Senior People Operations Specialist

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. Job Description 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. What will you do? Employee Support and Issue Resolution: 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. HR Data Management and Integrity: 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. Process Improvement and Optimization: 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. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: 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. Reporting and Analytics Support: Generate and analyze HR reports, using data‑driven insights to manage operational tasks and enhance HR service delivery. Policy and Compliance Adherence: 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. Mentorship and Guidance: 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. Project Participation: 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. What do you need to succeed? HR Process Expertise Problem‑Solving & Analytical Skills Compliance & Risk Management Cross‑Functional Collaboration Employee Support & Communication Change Management & Continuous Improvement Data Accuracy & HR Systems Management Project Management Employee Experience Focus Leadership & Mentorship As this position is posted in several locations, bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for frequent interactions with English and French‑speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide. What's in it for you? The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential. Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential. We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada. We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top‑level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well‑being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e‑mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling. We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Salary Range: 58,000/58 000 - 93,000/93 000 Job Category: Human Resources Posting End Date: 18/01/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr