People Services Specialist
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.
When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.
Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
- 18 Month Contract **
What will you do?
Employee Inquiry Support:
- Serve as the primary contact for employee HR inquiries, answering questions related to policies, benefits, payroll, leaves, and other HR services. Resolve inquiries accurately and efficiently to ensure a positive employee experience
- Use case management tools to log, track, and resolve cases in a timely manner. Ensure documentation is clear and comprehensive, and escalate complex issues to senior team members or management when necessary
- Maintain a thorough understanding of HR policies and processes, sharing insights with employees and providing guidance to ensure they understand and access the resources available to them
- Identify recurring issues and areas for process improvement within the HR Contact Centre. Share suggestions and participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery
- Work closely with other HR teams, Payroll, Benefits, and IT to resolve complex or multi-functional issues. Facilitate a smooth flow of information and ensure efficient resolution of employee requests
- Ensure employee data is managed accurately in HR systems, and uphold data privacy and confidentiality standards in line with company policies and compliance requirements
- Adhere to all company HR policies and procedures, ensuring that responses are aligned with legal and regulatory requirements. Stay informed of any updates to policies and communicate changes effectively to employees
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service Orientation
- Time Management
- Technical Proficiency
- Knowledge of HR Laws & Regulations
- Ability to work in a team
- As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position reports to a unilingual English-speaking manager outside Quebec.
- 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
- 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
- We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential
- We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2026 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
- We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.
We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.
We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:
52,500/52 500 - 81,500/81 500
Job Category:
Human Resources
Posting End Date:
14/10/2026
More about this job
Responsibilities
Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions about HR policies, benefits, payroll, leaves, and other services, resolving and documenting cases accurately and escalating complex issues when needed. Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and IT teams, maintain accurate and confidential employee data, and contribute to service improvements while following applicable policies and regulations.
Requirements
The role calls for strong communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, customer service, time management, technical proficiency, knowledge of HR laws and regulations, and the ability to work as part of a team. Service or call centre experience, payroll administration experience, and HR-focused education or experience are assets; French and English proficiency is required only for the Quebec position.
Skills
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Technical Proficiency
- Knowledge of HR Laws and Regulations
- Teamwork
- Case Management
- HR Policy Guidance
- Data Accuracy
- Confidentiality
- Process Improvement
- Payroll Administration
Benefits
- Flexible Benefits
- Career Development Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Flexibility
- Inclusive and Respectful Work Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Human Resources
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
Keywords
- Human Resources
- HR Shared Services
- HR Contact Centre
- Employee Inquiries
- HR Policies
- Employee Benefits
- Payroll
- Leave Administration
- Case Management
- HR Systems
- Employee Data
- Data Privacy
- Confidentiality
- Compliance
- HR Laws and Regulations
- Customer Service
- Service Delivery
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Call Centre
- Payroll Administration