Senior People Operations Specialist handling escalated HR inquiries and transactions for Sun Life employees and managers. Supporting workforce, benefits, payroll, compensation, and leave operations across multiple regions.
Responsibilities
Provide first-level escalation for complex inquiries
Provide operational and transactional processing support for Workforce Operations, Benefits Operations, Payroll Operations, Compensation Operations, and Leave Management Operations
Process and monitor intake volumes and ensure cases and transactions are assigned, answered, and resolved efficiently
Provide customer service to internal and external customers
Execute HR operations transactions in Workday and ADP GlobalView
Coach employees and managers on self-service transactions and HR Operations portal navigation
Escalate complex inquiries and transactions to appropriate teams
Log, track, and resolve inquiries in Workday Case Management
Manage, escalate, and resolve cases using closed-loop processes
Maintain procedures and processes for case escalation
Meet defined SLAs and KPIs
Interpret policies and procedures and assist with sensitive issues and policy exceptions
Partner with management and leadership to improve Inquiry Management processes, procedures, and technologies
Requirements
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Great Communication Skills (written and verbal)
HR Experience
Attention to Detail
Business Acumen
Problem Solving / Conflict Resolution
Analytical Thinking
Excellent Relationship / Stakeholder Management
Operational Excellence Mindset
Multi-tasking & Time Management
HR Shared Services Experience
Experience in a Service / Call Centre or production environment
Experience with Payroll Administration
Experience and/or post-secondary education with a focus on Human Resources
Working knowledge of Workday and ADP GlobalView
Benefits
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Inclusive and respectful environment
Employee well-being and positive work culture
Hybrid work flexibility from the office and virtually based on business, Client, and employee needs
Participation in various discretionary incentive plans for eligible employees
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