People Operations Specialist, Payroll & Compliance

Derq

. Own day-to-day People Operations across the global team, with focus on the US and Canada.

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People Operations, Payroll, and Benefits management within a global context, with a strong focus on US and Canada regulations. Proficient in HRIS management, employee data analytics, and process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.

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People Operations ManagementPayroll AdministrationBenefits AdministrationHRIS ManagementPeople Ops Reporting

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Hard Skills

Payroll ManagementBenefits AdministrationHRISEmployee Data ManagementPeople Ops ReportingCompliance DocumentationProcess ImprovementEmployee Self-Service ResourcesGlobal MobilityContractor Administration

Soft Skills

Operational ExecutionProblem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationOwnership

Industry Keywords

Global WorkforceUS BenefitsCanada Benefits401(k)Employee SupportMulti-Country AdministrationTurnover MetricsWorkforce AnalyticsAutomationLean Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day People Operations across the global team, with focus on the US and Canada.
Manage payroll inputs and changes, including allowances, commissions, reimbursements, deductions, across entities with Finance and external vendors.
Manage benefits administration across the global workforce, including US and Canada benefits, 401(k), enrollments, changes, renewals, UI Tax, and employee support.
Maintain HRIS and accurate employee records, including headcount, leave balances, benefits data, and organizational information.
Prepare and manage employment documentation, including contracts, amendments, salary letters, and verification letters.
Support multi-country employee administration, compliance, global mobility, work location changes, relocations, and related documentation.
Manage global contractor administration, including agreements, renewals, invoices, and payment coordination.
Build and improve People Ops reporting and analytics covering headcount, turnover, leave, payroll, contractors, benefits, and workforce metrics.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions about payroll, benefits, leave, HR systems, and employee administration.
Support the Head of People with operational execution, reporting, audits, and People Ops initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–7 years of hands‑on People Operations, Payroll, and Benefits experience in a global environment.
Hands-on experience managing benefits administration across a global workforce, including US and Canada benefits and 401(k), with responsibility for enrollments, changes, renewals, and employee support.
Experience supporting multi‑country employees and global contractors, including compliance and documentation.
Strong working knowledge of HR systems (HRIS) and employee data management.
Experience with People Ops reporting and analytics (headcount, leave, payroll, benefits, contractors).
Proven ability to design and improve People Ops processes, documentation, and employee self‑service resources.
Comfortable operating in a lean, fast‑growing environment with high ownership; experience with automation is a plus.