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Global People Operations Generalist - Fixed Term
TrustArc · Remote - Canada · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
human resources officer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Human resources officers develop and implement strategies that help their employers select and retain appropriately qualified staff within that business sector. They recruit staff, prepare job advertisements, interview and short-list people, negotiate with employment agencies, and set up working conditions. Human resources officers also administer the payroll, review salaries and advise on remuneration benefits and employment law. They arrange for training opportunities to enhance employees' performance.
Also known as: personnel administrator, personnel supervisor, personnel manager, HR officer, personnel development specialist, personnel representative
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TrustArc is a global SaaS company in the privacy space, and our People team is a true partner to the business: we build culture, remove friction, and make this a great place to work. We're looking for an experienced People Operations Generalist to join us for approximately 15 months while a team member is on leave.
You'll own day-to-day People Operations across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and benefits to HR systems and compliance. You'll also help shape culture and engagement along the way. If you like keeping things running smoothly and making them better at the same time, you'll fit right in.
What You Will Do
• Manage onboarding end to end, from preparing employment agreements (where required) and coordinating with cross-functional teams to completing background checks and eligibility verification, while ensuring every new hire has a welcoming first-day experience that fosters a sense of belonging.
• Support recruiting efforts
• Be the go-to for US and Canadian benefits questions, manage US open enrollment and benefits administration, and serve as point person for our US benefits broker
• Administer our core HR tools (Namely, Lever, Metacompliance, CultureAmp, and Google Workspace) and keep employee data accurate and audit-ready
• Maintain employee files and status changes in line with policy and retention requirements
• Support CFO, COO, and VP, Global People Operations compile documentation for audits
• Keep process documentation current across the employee lifecycle (employees, interns, and contractors)
• Run reports from HR software/systems and maintain accuracy and consistency of data
• Help run rewards, recognition, and L&D programs, and contribute to our culture team
• Partner with Legal and Finance on policy rollouts, US tax registration and ad hoc projects
• Answer HR inquiries and spot opportunities to streamline how we work
What You Will Bring
• 3+ years of full-cycle HR or People Operations experience, ideally in a fast-paced tech environment
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and HR tech, and a knack for making them easier to use
• Familiarity with both US and Canadian benefits and employment practices
• Sharp attention to detail and strong organization
• Comfort working across teams and levels
• BA/BS preferred
What We Offer
• Health, Vision, and Dental Care (also available for partner)
• 100% Work from Home
• Opportunities to participate in health-focused activities - mindfulness, wellness, active lifestyle
• $2,500 active employee referral program
About Us
As the leader in data privacy, TrustArc automates and simplifies the creation of end-to-end privacy management programs for global organizations. TrustArc is the only company to deliver the depth of privacy intelligence, coupled with the complete platform automation, that is essential for the growing number of privacy regulations in an ever-changing digital world. We have a global team across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, TrustArc helps customers worldwide demonstrate compliance, minimize risk, and build trust. For additional information visit www.trustarc.com.
We invest in our team members’ work-life balance, with unlimited paid time off, flexible working hours, and a work from home environment. We support employees with their own industry specific learning. We have weekly virtual team events such as trivia games, celebrating “international pet day”, lunch’n’learns, exercise classes, Women at TrustArc ERG, and many more.
All of our above initiatives and employee support is in line with our seven core values: Customer Obsessed, Fearless, Accountable, Collaborative, Agile, Transparent and Effective. We like to encourage our employees to end each day with the question: “Which value(s) did I demonstrate today?” And we acknowledge exceptional work through our semi-annual awards, which includes a paid vacation!
Equal Opportunity
TrustArc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a successful organization is one that celebrates its employees for who they are, who they love, and the unique lens through which they experience the world. TrustArc does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status. We understand that our differences make us better. They empower us to learn from each other, lean on each other, and create a product and community that models the behavior we hope to see in others.
If you need reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, contact us at [email protected] and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process.
You'll own day-to-day People Operations across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and benefits to HR systems and compliance. You'll also help shape culture and engagement along the way. If you like keeping things running smoothly and making them better at the same time, you'll fit right in.
What You Will Do
• Manage onboarding end to end, from preparing employment agreements (where required) and coordinating with cross-functional teams to completing background checks and eligibility verification, while ensuring every new hire has a welcoming first-day experience that fosters a sense of belonging.
• Support recruiting efforts
• Be the go-to for US and Canadian benefits questions, manage US open enrollment and benefits administration, and serve as point person for our US benefits broker
• Administer our core HR tools (Namely, Lever, Metacompliance, CultureAmp, and Google Workspace) and keep employee data accurate and audit-ready
• Maintain employee files and status changes in line with policy and retention requirements
• Support CFO, COO, and VP, Global People Operations compile documentation for audits
• Keep process documentation current across the employee lifecycle (employees, interns, and contractors)
• Run reports from HR software/systems and maintain accuracy and consistency of data
• Help run rewards, recognition, and L&D programs, and contribute to our culture team
• Partner with Legal and Finance on policy rollouts, US tax registration and ad hoc projects
• Answer HR inquiries and spot opportunities to streamline how we work
What You Will Bring
• 3+ years of full-cycle HR or People Operations experience, ideally in a fast-paced tech environment
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and HR tech, and a knack for making them easier to use
• Familiarity with both US and Canadian benefits and employment practices
• Sharp attention to detail and strong organization
• Comfort working across teams and levels
• BA/BS preferred
What We Offer
• Health, Vision, and Dental Care (also available for partner)
• 100% Work from Home
• Opportunities to participate in health-focused activities - mindfulness, wellness, active lifestyle
• $2,500 active employee referral program
About Us
As the leader in data privacy, TrustArc automates and simplifies the creation of end-to-end privacy management programs for global organizations. TrustArc is the only company to deliver the depth of privacy intelligence, coupled with the complete platform automation, that is essential for the growing number of privacy regulations in an ever-changing digital world. We have a global team across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, TrustArc helps customers worldwide demonstrate compliance, minimize risk, and build trust. For additional information visit www.trustarc.com.
We invest in our team members’ work-life balance, with unlimited paid time off, flexible working hours, and a work from home environment. We support employees with their own industry specific learning. We have weekly virtual team events such as trivia games, celebrating “international pet day”, lunch’n’learns, exercise classes, Women at TrustArc ERG, and many more.
All of our above initiatives and employee support is in line with our seven core values: Customer Obsessed, Fearless, Accountable, Collaborative, Agile, Transparent and Effective. We like to encourage our employees to end each day with the question: “Which value(s) did I demonstrate today?” And we acknowledge exceptional work through our semi-annual awards, which includes a paid vacation!
Equal Opportunity
TrustArc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a successful organization is one that celebrates its employees for who they are, who they love, and the unique lens through which they experience the world. TrustArc does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status. We understand that our differences make us better. They empower us to learn from each other, lean on each other, and create a product and community that models the behavior we hope to see in others.
If you need reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, contact us at [email protected] and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process.