People Operations Specialist, Americas

About this role

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

The Americas People Operations team delivers responsive, compliant, and employee experience–focused shared services support across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.

The People Operations Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for People-related inquiries and lifecycle transactions across multiple countries in the Americas region. Operating within a tiered support model, this role supports onboarding, offboarding, Leave of Absence (LOA) administration, case management, policy interpretation, and operational program execution while ensuring regional compliance and service excellence.

This position partners closely with People Partners, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Systems Operations, Payroll, Benefits, and regional stakeholders to deliver consistent, compliant, and seamless employee experience across geographies.

Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Support • Support end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (including hires and terminations) across the Americas region, ensuring compliance, consistency, and a seamless employee experience from hire through exit.

• Execute onboarding from offer acceptance through Day One, including documentation audit, compliance review, systems coordination, and orientation delivery.

• Conduct centralized, virtual, day one orientation sessions for U.S. and Canada hires based on our global onboarding materials  Partner with Talent Acquisition, Hiring Managers, People Partners, and Systems Operations to ensure a smooth and compliant employee experience.

• Manage voluntary and involuntary offboarding processes with timeliness, confidentiality, and accuracy, including exit documentation, surveys, and equipment coordination.

• Provide lifecycle insights and trends to People Partners and Employee Relations to support continuous improvement.

• Process assigned employee lifecycle transactions in Workday with accuracy, timeliness, and strong attention to data integrity.

Employee Inquiries, Case Management, Policy Support • Serve as a primary point of contact for People-related inquiries from employees and managers across the Americas region, delivering a positive, professional, and solutions-oriented experience.

• Manage, triage, and resolve routine People-related cases through ServiceNow, meeting SLAs and escalating complex matters as appropriate.

• Manage, triage, and resolve routine People-related cases through ServiceNow, meeting SLAs and escalating complex matters as appropriate.

• Interpret and apply country-specific policies, employment regulations, and practices across supported geographies.

• Escalate complex, high-risk, or sensitive matters to Employee Relations, Legal, or regional People Partners as appropriate.

• Identify inquiry trends and recommend improvements to portal content, communications, self-service tools, and operational workflows.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for People processes, policies, and tools.

• Maintain strict confidentiality and sound judgment in handling sensitive employee matters.

Program Administration • Execute and administer regional People programs and compliance-related activities across the Americas, including tuition reimbursement, service awards, benefits administration support, employment verifications, unemployment claims (as applicable), and personnel file management.

• Provide clear guidance to employees and managers on company policies, programs, and procedural requirements.

• Ensure consistent application of policies and accurate documentation across supported countries.

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and country-specific employment regulations.

• Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, Benefits, Employee Relations, and People Partners to ensure accurate and timely program administration.

Leave of Absence (LOA) Administration • Administer and coordinate Leave of Absence processes across Canada, and LATAM in alignment with local regulations and company policies.

• Partner with employees, managers, and People Partners to ensure accurate documentation and timely communication.

• Track leave status, required documentation, and return-to-work processes.

• Coordinate with Payroll, Benefits, and Systems teams to ensure accurate processing and system updates.

• Ensure compliance with country-specific leave laws and reporting requirements.

People Systems, AI & Digital Enablement • Maintain strong data governance practices to ensure compliance, audit readiness, and accurate employee records.

• Support system enhancements, testing activities, and implementation initiatives in partnership with Global People Technology and IT.

• Leverage AI and technology tools to streamline workflows and enhance employee and manager experience.

• Support adoption of new technologies and digital-first ways of working while maintaining high-touch, employee-centered service delivery.

Team Collaboration & Regional Support • Build strong partnerships with US, Canada, and LATAM People Partners and regional stakeholders.

• Collaborate with global People Operations colleagues to ensure alignment and consistency in service delivery.

• Execute deliverables on time while following established policies, procedures, and communication protocols.

• Participate in regional and global initiatives and special projects as assigned.

• Contribute to maintaining credibility, trust, and confidence with employees and stakeholders.

Knowledge Management & Process Improvement • Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, documentation standards, and employee experience, including opportunities to streamline workflows through approved digital tools.

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