Human Resources Generalist

Benchmark Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health coverage

Purchase and discount program

Onsite gym, showers, and bike storage

Lunch subsidies

Job summary

Benchmark Recruitment is assisting a global technology organization in Vancouver, BC, to hire an experienced HR Generalist for a 14‑month fixed‑term maternity leave coverage. You will support ~250 Vancouver-based employees in a fast-paced tech/R&D environment and provide remote help to Toronto and Montreal teams.

The role demands strong HR generalist or partner experience, strategic and hands-on capabilities, and a proactive approach to employee relations, immigration, and learning initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Ideally 3+ years as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist supporting technical teams
• CPHR designation is an asset
• Strong experience providing HR guidance and support to both employees and people leaders
• Demonstrated experience with employee relations, including handling sensitive workplace matters
• Employee investigation experience is an asset
• Recruitment experience, especially co-op/university recruitment
• Experience with technology or R&D environments preferred
• Familiarity with Canadian immigration processes
• Experience with HRIS such as Workday is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day HR guidance, partnership, and support to leaders and employees within the Vancouver R&D organization
• Serve as an initial point of contact for employee‑related questions and concerns, prioritizing and escalating sensitive matters
• Partner with the Senior Director, People Team to develop and implement HR strategies, programs, policies, and initiatives
• Coach and advise leaders on engagement, development, performance, and other people-related matters
• Support employee relations matters, providing practical guidance to employees and leaders
• Participate in workplace compliance matters and support employee investigations
• Contribute to talent development and broader learning and development initiatives
• Support employee engagement and retention programs and identify opportunities to strengthen experience
• Provide support related to Canadian immigration processes, including PR and work permit applications
• Support co-op recruitment and coordination with universities
• Contribute to recruitment activities and talent initiatives as needed
• Support planning and coordination of internal and external employee events
• Collaborate with the People Team on programs, processes, and projects
• Provide remote HR support to Toronto and Montreal AI sites as needed
• Help foster a positive workplace culture and ongoing engagement initiatives
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Take ownership of special projects and additional HR responsibilities

Skills

HR Generalist

HR Business Partner

CPHR designation

Employee relations

Recruitment

Co-op recruitment

Immigration support

HRIS Workday

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Tools

Workday

Job description

14-Month Fixed-Term Employment (Maternity Leave) | Onsite in Vancouver, BC | Salary: $80,000–$100,000/annum (depending on experience & qualifications) | Must hold a valid Canadian Work Visa

Our client, a global technology organization and one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its People Team for a 14-month fixed-term maternity leave coverage. Reporting to the Senior Director, People Team, the HR Generalist will provide hands‑on HR partnership and support to approximately 250 employees in Vancouver, primarily within a technology and R&D environment, while also providing remote support to teams in Toronto and Montreal as needed. This is a broad, highly collaborative HR Generalist role spanning employee relations, HR programs and policies, talent development, recruitment, immigration support, employee engagement, investigations, and strategic people initiatives. The successful candidate will partner closely with leaders and employees while helping develop and maintain high-performing, engaged teams.

The ideal candidate is a well‑rounded HR Generalist or HR Business Partner who can operate independently, exercise strong judgment, and comfortably move between strategic and hands‑on responsibilities. The environment is fast-paced and evolving, so adaptability, strong emotional intelligence, communication skills, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the broader People Team will be important.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day HR guidance, partnership, and support to leaders and employees within the Vancouver R&D organization
• Serve as an initial point of contact for employee‑related questions and concerns, appropriately prioritizing and escalating sensitive or critical matters
• Partner with the Senior Director, People Team to develop and implement HR strategies, programs, policies, and initiatives aligned with business priorities
• Coach and advise leaders on employee engagement, team development, performance, and other people‑related matters
• Support employee relations matters, providing practical and thoughtful guidance to employees and leaders
• Participate in workplace compliance matters and support employee investigations as required
• Contribute to talent development and broader learning and development initiatives
• Support employee engagement and retention programs and identify opportunities to strengthen the employee experience
• Provide support related to Canadian immigration processes, including permanent residency documentation and work permit applications
• Support co-op recruitment, including coordination with universities and other recruitment activities
• Contribute to recruitment activities and talent initiatives as business needs arise
• Support the planning and coordination of internal and external employee events
• Work collaboratively with the broader People Team on programs, processes, and special projects
• Provide remote HR support to employees and leaders at the organization's Toronto and Montreal AI sites as needed
• Help foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture and contribute to ongoing employee engagement initiatives
• Manage multiple competing priorities and respond to changing business needs in a fast‑paced environment
• Take ownership of special projects and additional HR responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with broad HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner experience
• Ideally 3+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist supporting technical teams
• CPHR designation is considered an asset
• Strong experience providing HR guidance and support to both employees and people leaders
• Demonstrated experience with employee relations, including the ability to navigate sensitive and complex workplace matters
• Employee investigation experience is considered an asset
• Recruitment experience is beneficial, particularly exposure to co-op or university recruitment
• Experience supporting employees within a technology or R&D environment is preferred, although candidates from other industries with strong transferable HR experience will be considered
• Familiarity with Canadian immigration processes, work permits, or permanent residency support is considered an asset
• Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS is beneficial
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, influencing, and interpersonal skills
• High level of emotional intelligence, sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately
• Comfortable operating independently and providing senior‑level HR support with minimal direction
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Highly adaptable and comfortable working across a broad range of HR responsibilities rather than specializing in a single functional area
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Collaborative and team‑oriented, with a willingness to step in and support the team wherever required
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to quickly adapt to changing business needs
• Base Salary: $80,000–$100,000 per year, with final compensation determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, competencies, and job‑related knowledge
• Employer‑paid flexible health coverage from day one
• Employee purchase and discount program
• Free onsite gym, showers, and bike storage
• Lunch subsidy programs with select local vendors