People Operations Specialist

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 ourblog and follow us @InsideGeotab onInstagram . Join ourtalent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.Who you are:We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a People Operations Specialist who will perform a diverse range of HR tasks supporting the administrative, operational, and people‑facing functions of the People Operations shared service team. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!What you'll do:As a People Operations Specialist your key area of responsibility will be acting as the first point of contact for employee inquiries while providing administrative support to HR Business Partners in areas like onboarding, compensation, and performance management. You will be responsible for the implementation of employment documentation, facilitating relocation requests, and conducting exit interviews to identify workplace trends. You will also need to provide regular status reports and data updates via DayForce to ensure HR processes remain efficient and compliant with legislative requirements. You will need to work closely with Geotab’s HR Leaders, HR Business Partners, and Centres of Excellence, as well as communicate with employees and People Leaders across various business lines.To be successful in this role you will be a strong team player with an entrepreneurial mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong interpersonal relationship‑building skills and the technical competence to manage complex HR projects using Google Suite and HRIS tools. The successful candidate will also be able to manage multiple timelines and contrasting priorities to ensure timely results.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 employees in designated jurisdiction(s), provide exceptional support and assistance to meet with employees, answer HR related questions and document employees issues (for example regarding leaves and compensation) and provide instructions on next steps, elevate to the HR Business Partner or Centre of Excellence, as required.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. This includes assisting with pre‑termination and post‑termination documentation preparation and execution, effective communication with relevant stakeholders and other aspects of the process to ensure a smooth and respectful experience for all parties involved.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 organizat