Human Resources Generalist

Altis Recruitment; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an HR Generalist for a 3-month contract in New Westminster, BC. The role involves supporting employees and faculty in HR operations, including onboarding, recruitment, and compliance. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in HR, preferably within educational settings. Strong communication skills and proficiency in HR tools are essential. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of CA$25.00 to CA$40.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as HR Generalist or Coordinator.
• Experience in education or non-profit environments is preferred.
• Strong recruitment background, especially in academic hiring.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Prepare employment contracts with department managers.
• Manage offboarding procedures and ensure completion.
• Track mandatory training and compliance records.
• Assist with payroll, benefits, and timesheet inquiries.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for faculty and staff.

Skills

HR policies

Recruitment experience

Employee relations

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion

Education

3+ years as HR Generalist or Coordinator

Experience in education or non-profit

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Base pay range

CA$25.00/hr - CA$40.00/hr

Location: New Westminster, BC, On-site, 5 days per week

Duration: 3 months, with the possibility of extension

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (8:30am–4:30pm)

Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check required

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is proud to support an organization in the Education sector in finding a HR Generalist for a 3-month contract. You’ll play a hands‑on role supporting employees and faculty, ensuring HR operations run smoothly and consistently. You’ll work closely with the Vancouver team and partner with the Toronto HR team to deliver effective, people‑focused HR services.

What’s in It for You

You’ll gain broad exposure to HR operations across recruitment, employee relations, and administrative processes. You’ll work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the employee experience.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll support onboarding and orientation for new employees and faculty, ensuring policies and procedures are clearly communicated
• You’ll prepare employment contracts in collaboration with department managers and HR leadership
• You’ll manage offboarding processes, coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion
• You’ll track and assign mandatory training, maintaining accurate compliance and training records
• You’ll assist with payroll, benefits, and timesheet inquiries, ensuring system and scheduling compliance
• You’ll coordinate full-cycle recruitment for faculty and staff, including job postings, screening, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding
• You’ll maintain complete, accurate, and compliant recruitment files
• You’ll draft, review, and maintain job descriptions in collaboration with hiring managers
• You’ll coordinate and track employee performance evaluations and provide guidance to managers on appraisals and coaching
• You’ll support employee relations matters, exercising sound judgment and discretion
• You’ll participate in cross‑department committees to promote collaboration and alignment
• You’ll support health and safety initiatives, including participation in the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• You’ll provide general HR administrative support and assist with special projects as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Coordinator
• Experience in an education or non‑profit environment is considered an asset
• Strong recruitment experience, ideally supporting faculty or academic hiring
• Solid understanding of HR policies, employee relations, and administrative processes
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High level of discretion when handling confidential information
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.