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People Operations Specialist (18-Month Maternity Contract)
Halifax, CanadaAbout Covers and Legend
Here at Covers, we're a top digital media company in the sports betting industry, with a clear sense of purpose and a belief that success comes from the strength of our team and our culture.
We're proudly part of Legend. The team quietly building #1 products that make noise in the most competitive comparison markets in the world. iGaming. Sports Betting. Personal Finance.
We exist to build better experiences. From amplified career paths to supercharged online journeys — for our people and our users, we deliver magic rooted in method. With over 500 Legends and counting, we’re helping companies turbocharge their brand growth in over 18 countries worldwide.
If you’re looking for a company with momentum and the opportunity to progress at pace, Legend has it.
Unlock the Legend in you.
The Role
Legend is hiring a People Operations Specialist, reporting directly to our Head of People & Culture located in Halifax, Canada.
In this role, you'll be the go-to person for all things people-related, helping to create a great employee experience from start to finish. You’ll be the connector, making sure global processes align with local needs and everything runs smoothly. You’ll also plan fun and impactful events—both in-person and remote—to help build a sense of community across our team.
In this role, we value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed.
Your Impact:
- Act as a go-to person for people related questions or concerns and escalate as appropriate.
- Work closely with the global People Operations team to share local knowledge and complete employee lifecycle workflows and processes.
- Be the guardian of people facing documentation and data integrity.
- Proactively communicate process changes, events, and other updates to the team.
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of our Halifax office, including maintenance and facilities, supplies, health & safety, and compliance.
- Organize in-person (Halifax & Toronto) and remote socials and events with a lens to make them meaningful, valuable and an opportunity to connect.
- Work closely with our Wellness and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging squads to create a healthy and inclusive work environment across our global team.
- Seek out and share the latest people and culture trends and best practices.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in office management and/or human resources.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with an ability to handle multiple priorities in a scale-up environment.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
- Proficiency with HR systems (e.g., HiBob, Lattice) and office productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Slack).
- Experience managing vendors and office logistics is a plus.
- High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
The Interview Process:
- 1st: Initial Chat with Talent Partner (30 mins via Zoom)
- 2nd: Interview with the Head of People & Culture (1 hour video via Zoom)
Why Legend?
- Super smart colleagues to work alongside and learn from.
- Engaging development opportunities at all levels.
- Tailored flexibility for your work-life balance.
- Annual discretionary bonus to reward your efforts.
- Paid annual leave PLUS a well-deserved break to recharge your batteries during the festive season! Our offices are closed over the holidays, allowing you to enjoy downtime without dipping into your annual allowance.
- Long term incentive plan so we can all share in the growth and success of Legend.
- Exciting global Legend events, where we unite in person to ignite our shared passion and unveil the exciting strategies for the year ahead!
Unlock your full potential by joining the Legend team. To support you on this journey, we provide an extensive array of benefits and perks, as outlined in our global offerings above.
Legend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team- which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout your application process, please speak to your Talent Partner or contact the team on talent@l1.com, and we'll do all we can to support you.