HR Generalist & People Partner - Growth & Impact

Highbridge Human Capital; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Huu-ay-aht First Nations (HFN) is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide practical HR services to employees and managers. Reporting to the Director, this role coordinates recruitment and employment processes, supports employee relations, and strengthens HR systems, policies, reporting and workforce development across HFN.

The successful candidate will manage HR data, benefit programs and HR metrics, support workforce planning and learning initiatives, and help maintain confidential

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HR or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• At least three years of progressive HR generalist experience
• Experience using an HR information system and maintaining accurate employee records
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams and intermediate Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment from job descriptions and postings through interviews, references, employment documents, onboarding and exit interviews
• Provide practical HR advice to managers and employees on attendance, leave, performance, workplace concerns and policy application
• Support employee relations matters, including impartial fact-finding, workplace accommodations and return-to-work planning
• Support UKG Ready, resolve HR workflow and data issues, test changes, and deliver employee and manager training and job aids
• Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off
• Coordinate HFN's Youth Summer Employment Program, including recruitment, onboarding, participant engagement and program feedback
• Develop and update HR policies, procedures, forms and manager tools; communicate and implement approved changes
• Maintain confidential records and coordinate employee changes, benefits and pension matters with Payroll and Finance
• Prepare HR metrics and leadership reports; support workforce planning, organizational changes and Huu-ay-aht Citizen employment pathways
• Coordinate learning, training funding and assigned workforce projects; support workplace wellness and employee engagement
• Provide accurate and timely HR support, including documentation, reporting, filing and database management
• Assist with communication, interpretation and upkeep of the employee handbook, employee directory and organization chart

Skills

HR judgment

Labour Code knowledge

HR processes

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or degree in HR or related field

CPHR designation or progress toward it

Tools

UKG Ready

Microsoft 365 (Teams)

Excel (intermediate)

Social media tools/platforms

HR information system

Job description

Huu-ay-aht First Nations (HFN) is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide practical HR services to employees and managers. Reporting to the Director, this role coordinates recruitment and employment processes, supports employee relations, and strengthens HR systems, policies, reporting and workforce development across HFN.

The successful candidate will manage HR data, benefit programs and HR metrics, support workforce planning and learning initiatives, and help maintain confidential