The Human Resources Specialist supports G-P’s clients and professionals by managing back-end HR, accounting, and legal service providers for international entities. The role involves serving as a regional expert for employee lifecycle events in Canada, ensuring compliance with local laws, and driving HR operations e...
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About Us
Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.
The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.
At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.
About the position:
As a Human Resources Specialist in a fast-growing company, you will have responsibility for supporting G-P’s clients and the professionals we engage on behalf of our clients and assisting in the management of the back-end HR, accounting, and legal service providers that support the infrastructure of our international entities. You will play a very active role in delivering best in class HR support to our Customers and Professionals and drive GP’s goals and objectives.
What You Will Do:
Regional Responsibilities (Canada):
Serve as a regional expert for all employee lifecycle events and human resources functions in Canada.
Provide senior-level support to customer inquiries, offering expert guidance on Canadian market norms, with a strong emphasis on in-country compliance and legislative requirements, alongside advice on benefits, payroll, and other Canada-specific HR matters.
Manage local Canadian payroll providers, benefits brokers, HR advisors, and other partners.
Collaborate with the Customer Services team to provide strategic HR support for client acquisition (leveraging Canadian expertise) and to strengthen long-term customer relationships through proactive HR guidance.
Support with off-boarding and strategic handling of terminations, ensuring compliance with Canadian labour laws.
Organizational Impact:
Drive the adoption and integration of product and AI-related initiatives to enhance the efficiency of internal team processes, improve HR Operations workflows that impact other departments and professionals, and automate routine daily responsibilities.
Proactively address potential errors through creative negotiation, aiming for win-win-win solutions that benefit customers, professionals, and the company.
Solve complex problems by applying analytical thinking and taking a new perspective on developing solutions.
Day-to-Day HR Responsibilities:
Handle ongoing matters with existing clients by pulling in appropriate members of the team to resolve client queries.
Work independently and autonomously, receiving minimal guidance.
Manage customer and professional data by meticulously maintaining records in our online portal and vendor platforms, adhering to data management best practices.
Compliance and Projects:
Lead end-to-end compliance projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams, while also leveraging subject matter expertise and best practices to proactively drive local and global initiatives that enhance our products and services.
What We Are Looking For:
BS/BA Degree or higher in Human Resources, International Business, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
5+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably as an HR Specialist, HR Generalist, and/or HR Business Partner.
Solid working knowledge of HR concepts, practices, and procedures, with in-depth knowledge of Canadian employment laws and legal requirements related to the in-country management of professionals, to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize legal risks.
Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize, self-motivate, and regulate while working independently and in a team environment.
Requires a resourceful and adaptable individual who can navigate unknown territory, 'figure things out' and solve problems in compliance with regulations.
Be a champion of change.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and French (oral and written fluency).
Experience interacting with people internationally, demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of diverse cultural norms, values, and communication styles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint, with experience leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.
Highly reliable, organized, and customer-service-oriented with a positive attitude and creative problem-solving skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours across time zones, as required for international business
The annual gross fixed pay range for this position is $ 81,600 - $102,000 plus variable compensation
Our ranges are established using objective market benchmarking data for this level of work. Final placement within the range is determined by gender-neutral criteria, including the candidate's relevant skills, experience, and specific qualifications for the role.
Actual compensation for this position may vary and will depend on multiple factors such as relevant qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. For Full-Time Regular Employees, this position is also eligible for additional compensation as follows:
Sales Roles: This position is eligible for a commission structure in addition to base salary.
Non-Sales Roles: This position is eligible for an annual bonus which is paid dependent on various factors, including and without limitation, individual and company performance in addition to base salary.
Benefits
G-P values its employees and offers excellent benefits and perks including generous paid parental leave, flexible time off, spending accounts, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, sabbatical after 5 years and more.
Individuals residing, or applying to work, in the United States: California or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, please review the following additional information:G-P will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Los Angeles applicants can review additional information regarding the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act here: Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: Fair Chance Poster. Any consideration of a candidate’s background check with arrest or conviction records will include an individualized assessment based on the factors required by applicable law, including the candidate’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.
G-P. Global Made Possible.
G-P is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
G-P also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these positions. If you need an accommodation due to a disability during the interview process, please contact us at careers@g-p.com.
Company information
G-P is your co-pilot for global employment providing HR, legal and compliance support at your fingertips so you can build teams anywhere.
