Human Resources Generalist

Moose Cree First Nation; Moose Factory; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Moose Cree First Nation is seeking an HR Generalist to support the transition of the Child & Family Well-Being Department to a new corporation. The role includes recruitment, selection & retention, pension/benefit plan administration, health and safety program development, organizational design, and HR project work.

You will prepare key transition documents (job descriptions, salary grids, operating procedures) and align with MCFN’s HR Department.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Business Admin or HR.
• HR certification in progress or CIHRP preferred.
• Solid knowledge of HR and payroll functions.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Cree language ability is an asset.
• 1–3 years HR experience; First Nation experience is an asset.
• G or G2 driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transitioning the Child & Family Well-Being Dept to a new corporation.
• Support recruitment, selection, and employee retention activities.
• Administer pension and benefit plans; develop health and safety programs.
• Contribute to organizational design and HR project work.
• Prepare transition documents: job descriptions, salary grids, procedures.
• Coordinate with MCFN HR Dept to ready employee information.

Education

Post Secondary Education in Business Administration or Human Resources

CIHRP or CHRP in progress

Willingness to obtain certification

General knowledge of HR/Payroll functions

Confidentiality and discretion

Organizational skills & multi-tasking

Microsoft Office / HRIS experience

Ability to adapt to fast-paced environment

Knowledge of Cree (asset)

1-3 years HR experience

Experience with First Nation organizations (asset)

G or G2 Driver’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

The Human Resources Generalist shall be assisting the transition of the Child & Family Well-Being Department to a new corporation. The HR Generalist shall perform various HR related functions including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection& retention of employees, pension & benefit plan administration, health and safety program development and administration, organizational design, and human resources project work. The HR Generalist shall prepare key documents needed for the transition, including job descriptions, salary grids, operating procedures, and get employee information ready for the transition with MCFN’s HR Department.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Post Secondary Education in Business Administration or Human Resources; Certified Human Resources Professional Designation in progress or Certified Indigenous Human Resources Professional (CIHRP) or willingness to obtain preferred.
• General knowledge of Business, HR, and Payroll functions, practices, and processes.
• Payroll knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Experience with the Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and/or HRIS is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
• Ability to speak Cree is an asset.
• 1-3 years in a Human Resources or related role.
• Experience in working with a First Nation is an asset.
• G or G2 Driver’s License required.

Duration: Permanent with 3 months probation

Human Resources Generalist
Moose Cree First Nation
P.O. Box 190
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

Job Description: Available Upon Request

*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As MCFN is a First Nation organization, preference in hiring will be given firstly to the First Nation members, and to the rest, subsequently. Candidates needing accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that required accommodative measures can be incorporated in the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This personal information that is being shared with the employer will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.