Human Resources Generalist

Avenue Living Asset Management Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue Living Asset Management Ltd. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support Alberta Boot Company and other Avenue Living operations in Calgary, Alberta.

You will manage the full employee lifecycle, partner with site leaders, and ensure HR processes align with company values and Alberta standards. You will work closely with the People & Culture team to provide guidance on payroll, employee relations, and policy compliance while supporting onboarding, offboarding, leaves,

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources or related field.
• Experience across full HR lifecycle in a multi-site environment.
• Knowledge of Alberta employment standards and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leaders to align HR support with business objectives.
• Advise leadership on payroll, employee relations, recruitment, documentation and records management.
• Serve as first point of contact for employees and managers on HR inquiries and guidance on policies.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and investigations with People & Culture team guidance.
• Support performance management and compliance with Alberta Employment Standards Code.
• Lead onboarding, HRIS updates, employee changes and offboarding activities.
• Assist with benefits inquiries, leaves, accommodations and return-to-work processes.
• Support immigration documentation and collaboration with operations and legal as needed.
• Ensure payroll data accuracy and timely changes to hours and leaves.
• Support recruitment efforts in partnership with operational leaders.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Payroll administration

HRIS (ADP)

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy and documentation governance

Education

Human Resources Diploma/Certificate/Degree

Tools

ADP HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist for Alberta Boot Company, one of Avenue Living's private equity companies. At Alberta Boot Company, we are driven by a singular purpose: to create superior products that honour tradition, foster innovation, and embody the spirit of progress while celebrating the Western spirit. We take pride in crafting products that pay homage to the trailblazers who have forged the path before us, while also inspiring and equipping the next generation to chart new frontiers.

You will be the first point of contact for our leaders and teams, working collaboratively with the retail, factory, and office teams to support all aspects of the employee life cycle. You will be essential in reflecting the brand's values, the business's vision, and the team's commitment to excellence.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Partner closely with business operations leaders to understand their objectives and align HR support that drive results.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing HR guidance and support on items including payroll administration, employee relations, recruitment, employee documentation, and record management.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related inquiries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employee standards.
• With guidance from the Avenue Living People & Culture team, facilitate conflict resolution and investigations, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Support performance management processes including, documentation and compliance with Alberta Employment Standards Code and company policies.
• Lead and support full employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, HRIS updates, employee changes, and offboarding.
• Assist employees with benefits inquiries and liaise with third-party providers. Support the administration of leaves of absence, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Assist operations and legal with immigration documentation and employee support.
• Support payroll accuracy by verifying employee data changes, hours, and leaves.
• Support recruitment efforts in partnership with the operational leaders, ensuring timely and effective execution of hiring plans.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

• Human Resources Education (Diploma/Certificate/Degree) with a minimum of 3 years' experience in Human Resources, ideally in a retail, manufacturing, and/or multi-site environment.
• Experience within a broad range of HR functions, managing full-cycle recruitment, policy and documentation governance, investigations, payroll/timekeeping administration and employee support, and leadership partnering.
• Knowledge of Alberta employment legislation and workplace standards.
• Proficient with HRIS systems (preferably ADP) and Microsoft Office.
• Natural communicator who thrives within a cross-functional team with proven ability to build strong relationships across locations and employee levels.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, a keen eye for attention to detail, and the ability to be succeed in a fast-paced work environment.
• Adaptability with comfort living in the grey and the ability to take others’ perspectives and objectives into consideration. Executing our day-to-day work can be a sprint, but achieving our goals and executing our strategy is a journey.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Must be willing and comfortable working full-time in the office and able to travel to other retail locations within Calgary and Banff as needed (driver's license and reliable vehicle required).

What makes us different makes us stronger.We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired,trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best.We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valuedand utilizedto help achieve better results. As anorganization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics.We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment.Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please [e-mail] .