Sr HR Operations Specialist – Canada & U.S.

Sr HR Operations Specialist – Canada & U.S.

Temporary 67500 - 82500 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive HR excellence and enhance employee experience across Canada and the U.S.
  • Company: Join Fortive, a global innovator in industrial technology with a startup spirit.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for growth and learning.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on HR operations while collaborating with diverse teams.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in HR operations, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.

The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.

  • Department: HR Shared
  • Services
  • Reports

To: Manager, HR Shared Services Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior HR Operations Specialist to join our HR Shared Services team.

This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, enhancing employee experience, and optimizing HR service delivery across the Americas region, with focus on Canada and US.

You will serve as a subject matter expert, lead initiatives to improve service quality, and partner with COEs and HR Technology teams to operationalize transactional services and re-inforce self-service services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Employee Experience & Case Management
  • Serve as a senior point of contact for complex and escalated HR inquiries across multiple channels (phone, email, chat).
  • Ensure high-quality resolution of cases by applying deep knowledge of HR policies, programs, and systems.
  • Monitor case trends and proactively identify opportunities for process or policy improvements.
  • Process Ownership & Optimization
  • Lead the operationalization, documentation, and continuous improvement of My HR processes.
  • Partner with HRIS and IT teams to enhance system functionality and user experience.
  • Drive automation and self-service enablement through knowledge base development.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Collaborate with HR COEs (e. g., Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations) to ensure alignment and consistency in service delivery.
  • Act as a liaison between Shared Services and regional HR teams to support local compliance and cultural nuances.
  • Voluntary Termination Support
  • Provide guidance and support for voluntary termination processes, ensuring compliance and a smooth offboarding experience for employees.
  • Data & Insights
  • Partner with leadership to analyze service delivery metrics and employee feedback to identify trends and recommend actionable improvements.
  • Training & Knowledge Management
  • Lead onboarding and training of new team members and contribute to capability building across the team.
  • Own and maintain HR knowledge articles, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and accessibility.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (e. g., CHRP, SHRM) preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in HR operations or shared services, ideally in a global or matrixed organization.
  • Proven ability to manage complex cases and drive process improvements.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in reporting tools and HRIS platforms (e. g., Workday, SAP).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer‑centric mindset.
  • Ability to lead initiatives, influence stakeholders, and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive ’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive.

We accelerate transformation in high‑impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit.

Our forward‑looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission‑critical solutions.

We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth.

We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive , we believe in you.

We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive , we believe in us.

We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive , we believe in growth.

We’re honest about what’s working and what’s not, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive : For you, for us, for growth.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers.

We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law.

Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at .

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Sr HR Operations Specialist – Canada & U.S. employer: Fortive

Fortive Corporation is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive culture, empowering employees to learn and grow while making a meaningful impact in high-stakes fields like healthcare and workplace safety. With a commitment to operational excellence and employee experience, the Sr HR Operations Specialist role offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to drive innovative solutions across Canada and the U.S. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your potential and encourages continuous improvement.

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Contact Details:

Fortive Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Sr HR Operations Specialist – Canada & U.S.

HR Policies Knowledge
Case Management
Process Improvement
HRIS Platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP)
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Collaboration