HR Manager

Boyle Street Community Services; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyle Street Community Services is seeking an Employee Supports Manager to oversee HR and employee wellness functions. This role emphasizes Indigenous perspectives, compliance, and continuous improvement in HR practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR management and a commitment to community engagement.

Benefits

Access to LuminoHealth

Employee activities and events

Various training initiatives

Qualifications

• 1 year’s experience in a leadership role preferred.
• 5-7 years’ experience at the HR Generalist or HRBP level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee onboarding and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate recruitment initiatives, including job fairs.
• Collaborate with Elders to embed Indigenous knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Cultural Awareness

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or diploma in HR Management

Job description

“Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created, and, through healing, health restored.”

Reporting to Director of People & Organizational Development. The Employee Supports Manager (Wîcihitowikamik) oversees the human resources and employee wellness functions, ensuring a positive and equitable experience across the employee life cycle. Working collaboratively with leaders, the Employee Supports Manager provides guidance on HR best practices, problem-solving, and risk mitigation while promoting a culture of wellness and continuous improvement. The role will contribute to effective performance management, recruitment, and wellness initiatives. A focus of this role is ensuring that Indigenous perspectives are incorporated into the organizational policies and practices of Employee Supports, working with internal cultural teams and knowledge keepers.

“We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want – a constant and consistent caring force.”

Position Responsibilities

• Oversee employee onboarding and ensure compliance with legislative and accreditation requirements
• Coordinate recruitment initiatives, including job fairs and hiring for the employee supports team
• Review and maintain HR policies, integrating best practices and Indigenous ways of knowing and being
• Collaborate with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to embed Indigenous knowledge into HR practices, the employee life cycle, and wellness programs
• Identify and address risks and gaps in HR procedures for continuous improvement
• Work with payroll on HRIS updates; ensure accurate job descriptions and data integrity
• Supervise leave, WCB, and termination processes, ensuring compliance and cultural consideration
• Manage compensation plans, including wage bands, policies, and management training
• Stay current on HR trends, legislation, and inclusive practices
• Lead training initiatives, manage government grants, and foster university partnerships
• Support performance management and employee development through equitable and culturally grounded approaches
• Lead the HR team with a compassionate, culturally safe approach, offering regular check-ins and supervision
• Review team timecards and expenses; support resolution of escalated HR concerns
• Contribute to internal HR reporting and participate in leadership meetings
• Build partnerships with Indigenous communities and external organizations
• Support organizational and HR projects aligned with cultural safety and reconciliation
• Note: BSCS is more than a workplace; it is a community where everyone helps and contributes, with expectations for employees to participate in events such as fundraising, community meals, medicine picking, etc., during work hours and occasionally evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in HR Management or a related field. Candidates without a degree but with extensive relevant experience will also be considered
• 1 year’s experience in a leadership role (preferred)
• 5-7 years’ experience at the HR Generalist or HRBP level
• CPHR designation or working towards it (preferred)
• Experience in social services or a non-profit environment (asset)
• Police Check with the Vulnerable Sector and Child and Youth Intervention Check completed within the past six months
• Valid First Aid certificate or enrolled in a future course
• Some travel to other sites throughout the region required
• Experience with and knowledge of Indigenous culture and ceremonies (asset)

Why Work for Boyle?

• All work positively impacts the community and its members
• Access to LuminoHealth, including Stress & Wellness support
• Employee activities and events throughout the year
• Various training initiatives and development opportunities

Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own lives. Your role will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients.

Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we emphasize respectful communication by using preferred pronouns. Please let us know how to properly refer to you as you explore finding a professional home with us.

Boyle Street Community Services aims to foster a work environment rich with Indigenous culture, teachings, ceremonies, and activities, reflecting the communities we serve and the land we reside upon.

Boyle Street Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from First Nations, Inuit, Métis, New Canadians, differently-abled individuals, and LGBTQ2S communities.