People Operations Specialist

Who we are:Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes. Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our and follow us @InsideGeotab on . Join our to learn more about job opportunities and company news. Who you are: Geotab is seeking a People Operations Specialist who will assist with various people operations functions and perform a wide range of HR tasks. The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to be a team player and engage with all levels of the organisation. If you love technology, have strong passion for HR and are keen to join a technology leader - we would love to hear from you What you'll do: The People Operations Specialist assists with various HR functions and performs a diverse range of HR tasks supporting the administrative, operational and people facing functions of People Operations. The People Operations Specialists operate as a shared service supporting all HR Leaders and HR Business Partners. In addition, this position will support business lines by being the first point of contact for employee inquiries on HR related questions, programs and policies and will play a supportive coaching role.

How you’ll make an impact:

Provide support to HR Business Partners on various HR functions, including but not limited to, performance management, recruitment/onboarding and compensation in a timely manner. Be the first point of contact to Canadian and US based employees, provide exceptional support and assistance to meet with employees, answer HR related questions and document employees issues.  Provide HR support to People Leaders as required, meet with them to discuss various challenges and provide basic coaching such as managing difficult conversations, escalating to the HR Business Partners as needed. Participate in various employment processes, including preparing, reviewing and sending employment documentation, such as position change letters, employment contracts, performance improvement plans and individual development plans.  Provide support to HRBPs during the sensitive process of terminations and job eliminations while ensuring the approach and package are in line with applicable legislation. Facilitate and prepare relocation, professional development requests and engagement toolkit requests. Assist People Leaders in the job description process and provide feedback to ensure that the job description accurately reflects the needs of the team and the organization, including specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Conduct exit interviews and provide HRBPs with an overview of trends and observations gathered from exit interviews. Summarize and share data as necessary to enhance the employee experience. Assist HR Business Partners in performance management reviews, investigations, and employee relations challenges.  Assist in People Operations process development and process improvement, looking for efficiencies and suggestions for improvement. Provide updates and suggestions for content for the Canadian/ Global HR guides (Handbooks) and Internal HR Wiki, as needed. Work with the HR data teams to develop DayForce reports and assist in the monitoring of employee processes, serving as reporting SMEs.  Maintain in-depth knowledge of legislative requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks to ensure compliance. Participate actively in various HR programs, projects and initiatives, including being a main participant for development and implementation.  Ensure strict adherence to Geotab policies on Google sharing rights to confidential HR/employee information.

What you’ll bring to this role:

3-5 years of experience in Human Resources in a high growth technology organisation. Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree specialization in Human Resources or a related field. CHRP or CHRL or equivalent is preferred. Solid understanding of general HR policies and procedures, employment relations and labour laws. Ability to work on a broad set of Human Resources functions. Demonstrable evidence of HR expertise and thought leadership. Experience working within a technical or engineering organization, knowledge of the high-technology industry an asset. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities. Strong interpersonal relationship building skills. A strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization. Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides) If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.Why job seekers choose Geotab:Flex working arrangementsHome office reimbursement programBaby bonus & parental leave top up programOnline learning and networking opportunitiesElectric vehicle purchase incentive programCompetitive medical and dental benefits Retirement savings program *The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only How we work:At Geotab, we have adopted a working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technologyWe believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at . Click to learn more about what happens with your personal data.

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