People Operations Specialist

The Opportunity

You will have the opportunity to work with dynamic colleagues - specialists in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Exposure to new and exciting opportunities to enhance the employee and manager experience and P&C operational efficiencies.  You’ll be encouraged and challenged to learn and recommend best practices on operational processes within P&C.  In your day to day you will support employees and managers with their queries on P&C systems, process and programs.

Who you'll work with

As part of a diverse team, you will partner with the HRIS and Payroll team, along with other members within P&C teams from Total Rewards, Business Partners, Talent and Talent Attraction. As a valued member of the People Operations team, you will learn from team members and provide support on people analytics, Workday, Cornerstone, and Service Now activities and tasks.

What you'll do

• Manage, track and ensure compliance on all employee information and required documentation
• Provides guidance and support and track progress on employee/managers general inquiries regarding policies, programs, process through Service Now (CMT)
• Administer activities within Workday (HRIS) related to the employee life cycle and workflow processes including but not limited to: data entry, reviewing for accuracy, compliance & process monitoring, testing, offer letter and other document generations
• Administer activities within Cornerstone (LMS) related to employee mandatory learning and compliance including but not limited to : configuring course set up and groups, adding sessions, building course notifications etc
• Monitor, track and escalate progress of background check status for all external hires
• Responsible for early identification/troubleshoot of issues within all P&C systems : Workday, Cornerstone, Service Now
• Compile data for reporting needs on an ad-hoc basis
• Contribute to and or lead projects and tasks as assigned by the Director

What you'll need

• Minimum bachelors degree, HR degree preferred
• 3 years of working knowledge of Workday is required
• Experience with Cornerstone is an asset
• Experience with Service Now is an asset
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (outlook, word, excel and power point)
• Experience with Power BI is an asset
• Minimum three years’ experience in People Operations required
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with employees and managers, to maintain confidentiality in daily operations
• Ability to manage, perform and prioritize multiple priorities under time constraints; perform detailed tasks with accuracy and minimal supervision
• Experience with a global organization is preferred

What we're offering

• Pay for performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentives
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage, including a Health Spending Account
• Guaranteed retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
• Competitive time off
• Discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We are a globally minded organization and take pride ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflect and celebrate diversity of thought, background and experience. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired. How to apply Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today!

We thank you for applying, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted. Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.