EPAM Canada is looking for a Lead People Advisory Specialist in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. This role will play an integral part in helping to create a great workplace experience emphasized by EPAM's core values and behaviours. The ideal candidate will be 'hungry' and passionate about continuous improvement, a strategic critical thinker and enthusiastic about the employee experience to create an engaging workplace for our employees.
Reporting to the Head of People for Canada, the Lead People Advisory Specialist is responsible for providing a broad range of front-line human resource services to the managers and employees within the Kitchener office. With a requirement to be in the Kitchener office for 3-4 days/week, this is a great opportunity for an individual looking to take their base HR knowledge and experience to the next level in a fast-paced global company.

• Involvement in the full employee life cycle from onboarding to offboarding, with opportunities to lead initiatives
• Consulting, providing coaching, guidance, and resources to employees and managers on career development, performance management, and employee relations in line with programs, policies, and local legislation
• HR knowledge of Canada and provincial legislation to help develop and implement policy changes as well as advise managers and employees
• Business acumen, with the proven ability to understand business needs and translate them into people programs, policies, and initiatives that support the employee experience while driving results
• Solution-oriented mindset, proactively reviewing and analyzing people data and metrics to identify trends and recommend innovative solutions for improving the employee experience
• Global mindset, representing Canada and participating in global programs in areas like career development, performance management, learning, and wellness
• Team player, working closely with the People Operations Team to ensure benefits, leaves of absence, employee communication, and compliance are managed

• A minimum of three years of general HR experience in a fast-paced, innovative workplace
• Education in Human Resources or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of Canada and provincial employment legislation and regulations
• Outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. The ability to prioritize competing demands
• Self-managing, self-starter with a client-centric service approach
• Experience in a coaching role and supporting teams to create an atmosphere of trust
• Working toward a Human Resources Professional designation would be an asset
• Preferred experience in a global organization

• Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)
• Telehealth (Company Paid)
• Short-term Disability (Company Paid)
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick days)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company match
• Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top-up
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions