People Operations Specialist

Shakepay is seeking a People Operations Specialist to join their People team. This role focuses on managing the in-person, hybrid, and remote experiences for Shakepay's distributed team, while also supporting recruitment and employee branding efforts. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of recruitment experience and a desire to delve deeper into People operations within a startup environment. This position is based in Shakepay's Toronto office and requires working on-site four days a week, with responsibilities split evenly between recruitment and People Operations.

What this role involves:

• Managing the full recruitment cycle for entry-level to intermediate positions.
• Creating and organizing team events to enhance employee experience.
• Maintaining HR systems like Rippling & Lattice.
• Delivering an outstanding onboarding experience for new hires.
• Maintaining office inventory and ensuring a well-maintained office environment.
• Ensuring Health and Safety compliance across locations.
• Supervising reception and serving as the main point of contact for building management.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in People Operations and Recruitment in a tech or startup environment.
• A natural ability to build relationships and help others.
• A positive and inclusive approach to creating a positive work environment.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and pivot quickly.
• Strong organizational and proactive skills.
• A client-service mindset.
• Resourcefulness and a solutions-focused attitude.
• Ability to lift boxes or items up to 25 pounds.

What Shakepay offers:

• Stock options.
• Yearly salary assessments.
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage, including health and wellness spending accounts.
• Remote-friendly work environment within Canada, with optional access to office spaces.
• A $2,000 annual budget for courses, certifications, and training.
• 20 days of vacation per year, with a $1,000 bonus for using all vacation days.
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of salary for 18 weeks.
• Quarterly team-specific or company-wide offsites.