People Specialist - Canada - (REMOTE)

Description Position at eXp Canada We are one of the with 2,000+ team members utilizing our virtual office called eXp World. This role is work-from-anywhere in Canada.Who is eXp? Doing the audacious is part of eXp Realty’s DNA. We are a company that rewards creative minds who can offer bold solutions, where opinions matter, anything is possible and the outcome can be revolutionary. As a global full-service real estate brokerage utilizing a 3-D, fully immersive, cloud office environment, offering 24/7 access to collaborative tools & training, eXp has broken the traditional mold of real estate. We are doing big things. Come join us at eXp Realty – a 7x Glassdoor Best Places to Work organization!What you will do: The People Specialist serves as a generalist and is responsible for employee activities related to policies and procedures, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll support, employee training and general administration for Canada.Benefits and PayrollLead benefit and payroll new hire orientations to review and educate benefit options and payroll processes to employees.Audit employee payroll data to ensure proper new hire setup. Train Managers how to review and approve timesheets within ADP Workforce Now. Provide payroll support as necessary to our Sr. Payroll and Benefits Specialist. This may include reporting, GL support, monitoring temporary employee work permits, etc. Responsible for benefit enrollment and administration and setup of new hires through our benefit portal. Support eXp’s wellness program through promoting and advocating the program to employees. Responsible for eligibility reporting and being a point of contact to support our employees with the program. People OperationsSends employee contracts, performs background checks, compiles Welcome Kits, collects new employee information for onboarding and APD.Leads employee onboarding activities, answers employee general questions and provides general support to new hires as they are introduced into the organization.Own and manage Canada HR inbox to respond to employee payroll, benefits and any other general enquiries and concerns. Drafts letters and documents as required for employee movements (letters for promotions, updating employment contracts, employment verification letters, etc.).Consult with the USA eXp People Team on a regular basis to make certain that Canada is aligned as closely as possible with the People Policies and Procedures used in eXp Realty USA.Updates company policies and procedures as required. Assists in communicating company policies and procedures.Ensures the staff directory is up to date. Ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.Tracks staff vacation, personal and sick days – making certain that all the statutory vacations are taken prior to December 31 of each year.Assists with other duties as assigned.How you will grab our attention:Minimum of three years of previous work experience as an HR Generalist or similar role with payroll, benefits and HR administrative experienceStrong knowledge of laws and regulations governing HR policies and procedures in Canada. Ability to keep confidential information within the organizationStrong verbal and written communication skills, Bilingual Preferred (English/French)Proficiency in Google Docs, G Suite, Gmail, MS office, including PowerPoint, Excel, WordProficiency in ADP Workforce Now highly preferredAbility to work independently or in teams and remotelyEffective time-management and organizational skillsStrong clerical, administrative and general office skillsHas the ability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.Must be approachable and professional.Must be self-motivated; detail-oriented and very well organized.Preference given to candidates possessing a Bachelor Degree in Business Communication, Psychology, or HR certification.If you think you’d make a great match for this position but don’t meet all the requirements, we would still encourage you to apply!What eXp Canada provides: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability Life Insurance and AD&D Subscription to Calm and Vitality Wellness Programs Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Up to 4 Paid Personal Days 5 Paid Sick Days One time stock option $20/pay cheque for the first two pays of the month for your mobile phone/internet RRSP employer match will be available in the near future Fully remote environment Amazing company culture And more.. The starting base pay for this position is $60,000 CAD per year in our lowest geographic cost of living market and is dependent upon many factors such as location, experience, skills, and training. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package offered to employees in recognition of their hard work and is determined within a range to allow for growth and development within a role.eXp World Holdings is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability or any other characteristic protected by law.