HR Specialist

David Aplin Recruiting; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

3 weeks vacation

Professional development opportunities

Support for professional designation

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting is partnering with a Downtown Vancouver client seeking an experienced HR Specialist to own day-to-day HR activities, support employees and managers, and ensure HR programs are well organized and effectively delivered.

The role includes employee relations, performance management, recruitment, policy administration, onboarding, leaves, offboarding, and HRIS reporting, with a hybrid schedule of 4 days in office and 1 day remote based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources.
• CPHR designation or actively working towards.
• Experience with employee relations, investigations, performance management, recruitment, and HR policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment standards and applicable legislation.
• Experience managing day-to-day HR activities and employee/manager inquiries.
• Experience with HRIS systems and HR reporting.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with a process-oriented approach.
• Strong judgement, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrates an analytical approach to HR systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers on day-to-day HR matters.
• Coordinate and administer the performance management program.
• Support employee relations matters, including investigations and more complex issues.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, screening, interviews, references, offers, and coordination with hiring managers.
• Support employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, employment changes, leaves, and offboarding.
• Review and make recommendations on HR policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on employment standards and applicable legislation.
• Support HRIS reporting, and process improvements.
• Contribute to HR initiatives and special projects.
• Complete general HR administration and ensure employee records and documentation are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Performance management

Recruitment

HR policies

Analytical HR

Education

Degree or Diploma in Human Resources

CPHR designation or in progress

Tools

HRIS

HR reporting

Job description

Our Downtown Vancouver client is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to join their team. This is a hands-on HR position suited to someone who enjoys owning day-to-day HR activities, supporting employees and managers, and ensuring HR programs and processes are well organized and effectively delivered.

About Our Client
Our client is a progressive organization with a people-focused culture and an open-minded approach to HR. They value continuous learning, collaboration, and practical approaches to supporting their employees.

About The Opportunity
The HR Specialist will take ownership of a broad range of day-to-day HR activities, working closely with leadership, managers, and employees across the organization. This role will be a key resource for employee relations, performance management, recruitment, policy administration, and ongoing HR initiatives.

About The Position

• Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers on day-to-day HR matters.
• Coordinate and administer the performance management program.
• Support employee relations matters, including investigations and more complex issues.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, screening, interviews, references, offers, and coordination with hiring managers.
• Support employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, employment changes, leaves, and offboarding.
• Review and make recommendations on HR policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on employment standards and applicable legislation.
• Support HRIS reporting, and process improvements.
• Contribute to HR initiatives and special projects.
• Complete general HR administration and ensure employee records and documentation are accurate and up to date.

The Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources.
• CPHR designation or actively working towards.
• Experience with employee relations, investigations, performance management, recruitment, and HR policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret employment standards and applicable legislation.
Prior responsibility managing day-to-day HR activities and employee/manager inquiries.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and HR reporting.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with a process-oriented approach.
• Strong judgement, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrates an analytical approach to HR systems and processes.

Compensation

• Annual salary range is $75,000 - $85,000 depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits.
• 3 weeks' vacation.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Support for professional designation.
• Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day working from home based on performance and business requirements.

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.