Human Resources Generalist

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Employment 

Location

South House

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
  • Approximately 3-5 years of progressive human resources experience, preferably in a generalist or advisory capacity.
  • Demonstrated experience providing employee relations and performance management guidance to leaders.
  • Experience supporting workplace investigations, corrective action and sensitive employee matters.
  • Working knowledge of British Columbia employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code and Workers Compensation Act/occupational health and safety requirements.
  • Experience supporting accommodations, leaves and return-to-work processes.
  • Experience with recruitment and the employee lifecycle.
  • Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, professional and appropriately documented HR correspondence.
  • Strong interpersonal, coaching, conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy and evolving environment.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leaders, employees and colleagues across the organization.

 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience working with HR, payroll or employee information systems.

Assets

  • CPHR designation or progress toward the designation.
  • Experience working in a non-profit, community-based or social services organization.

What You Can Expect

  • At Burnaby Neighbourhood House, you will have an opportunity to contribute to an organization whose work directly supports the Burnaby community.
  • This role offers broad exposure across the HR function and the opportunity to build trusted relationships with leaders and employees, improve HR practices and contribute to a respectful, inclusive and people-focused workplace.
  • BNH offers a competitive salary, extended health benefits and opportunities for professional learning and development.

Payment

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000 annually, based on a 35-hour work week. Placement within the range will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, education, qualifications and demonstrated HR expertise.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled

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Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Leader Support

  • Provide day-to-day HR advice, coaching and guidance to leaders on employee relations matters, including performance, attendance, workplace conduct, conflict resolution and employee concerns.
  • Support leaders through performance management and progressive discipline processes, including preparing appropriate documentation and ensuring fair and consistent practices.
  • Conduct or support fair, thorough and confidential workplace investigations involving employee complaints, respectful workplace concerns, harassment and other workplace matters.
  • Provide guidance to employees regarding HR policies, workplace expectations and available supports.
  • Support the resolution of workplace concerns using a respectful, practical and solutions-focused approach.

 

  • Provide guidance on employee departures, including resignations, terminations, offboarding andexit processes.

Attendance, Leaves & Accommodations

  • Support leaders and employees with attendance management, medical and non-medical leaves, workplace accommodations and return-to-work planning.
  • Coordinate workplace accommodation processes in accordance with applicable human rights obligations and organizational policies.
  • Support WorkSafe BC claims, return-to-work planning and related documentation.
  • Maintain appropriate communication, documentation and follow-up throughout leave and accommodation processes.

Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle

  • Support full-cycle recruitment for positions across the organization, including developing job postings, screening candidates, interviewing, reference checking and preparing employment documentation.
  • Partner with hiring leaders to support fair, inclusive and effective recruitment and selection practices.
  • Support employee onboarding, orientation and probationary processes.
  • Support employee transfers, promotions, employment changes and offboarding.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the candidate and employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

HR Policies, Practices & Compliance

  • Support the development, review and implementation of HR policies, procedures, guidelines and employee resources.
  • Provide guidance on the application and interpretation of HR policies and employment practices.
  • Help ensure organizational practices comply with applicable British Columbia employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, privacy and other employment-related legislation.
  • Monitor changes in employment legislation and HR best practices and recommend updates where appropriate.
  • Support consistent HR practices across BNH programs and locations.

Health, Safety & Workplace Well-Being

  • Support occupational health and safety programs, practices and committee activities.
  • Assist with workplace incident follow-up, WorkSafe BC requirements and organizational health and safety initiatives.
  • Contribute to initiatives that support employee wellness, psychological safety and a respectful workplace

HR Operations & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate, complete and confidential employee documentation and HR records.
  • Work collaboratively with Operations and Payroll to ensure employee changes are communicated and processed accurately.
  • Support benefits administration and respond to employee questions regarding HR programs and processes.
  • Prepare HR reports and track information related to areas such as recruitment, turnover, leaves, attendance and other workforce trends.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, improve documentation and strengthen HR service delivery.
  • Support HR projects and organizational initiatives as required.

Learning, Engagement & Organizational Culture

  • Support employee training and development initiatives, including respectful workplace, performance management, health and safety and leader education.
  • Contribute to employee engagement, recognition and retention initiatives.
  • Support organizational initiatives that advance equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
  • Help foster a workplace culture aligned with BNH’s values of Care, Connect, Engage and Belong.

Expiry Date

Other Details

This position reports to the CEO

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