Human Resources Manager

Highbridge Human Capital, Inc; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits including extended健康? (

Job summary

Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society (KAFS) invites applications for the role of Human Resources Manager to deliver strategic and operational HR leadership across the organization, reporting to the Executive Director.

The position oversees recruitment, employee relations, performance management, policy development, and organizational development while fostering a healthy, inclusive workplace and close collaboration with the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive human resources experience.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPHR designation (or working toward designation) considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of employment standards and labour legislation.
• Proven experience in employee relations, recruitment, and HR policy development.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with senior leadership and provide strategic HR advice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic HR advice and guidance to the Executive Director and leadership team.
• Leading full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Managing employee and labour relations, including conflict resolution and workplace investigations.
• Overseeing compensation, benefits administration, and HR policy development.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable employment legislation, WSBC regulations and organizational policies.
• Providing leadership and coordination support to the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
• Supporting performance management processes, including coaching managers and facilitating performance reviews.
• Developing and implementing HR programs that support organizational culture and employee engagement.
• Maintaining and improving HR systems, records, and reporting.
• Leading organizational change initiatives and workforce planning activities.
• Promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace environment.

Skills

Strategic HR

Recruitment

Employee relations

Policy development

Organizational development

Education

Post-secondary education in HR or related field

Job description

THE ORGANIZATION:

Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society (KAFS)was established in 1972 and is a non-profit organization with a status free open-door policy. KAFS is dedicated to empowering the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities of Kamloops and surrounding areas. KAFS provides culturally appropriate programs and inclusive services that meet the needs of urban Indigenous people to become healthier, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Human Resources Manager provides strategic and operational leadership in the delivery of human resource services across the organization. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is responsible for supporting all aspects of HR including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, policy development, and organizational development.

This role collaborates closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to align HR practices with organizational goals and to promote a healthy, respectful, and inclusive workplace. The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR professional with strong judgement, discretion, and the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization, bringing both strategic insight and practical HR expertise to support a high-performing and engaged workforce.

A DAY IN THE LIFE – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing strategic HR advice and guidance to the Executive Director and leadership team
• Leading full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Managing employee and labour relations, including conflict resolution and workplace investigations
• Overseeing compensation, benefits administration, and HR policy development
• Ensuring compliance with applicable employment legislation, WSBC regulations and organizational policies
• Providing leadership and coordination support to the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
• Supporting performance management processes, including coaching managers and facilitating performance reviews
• Developing and implementing HR programs that support organizational culture and employee engagement
• Maintaining and improving HR systems, records, and reporting
• Leading organizational change initiatives and workforce planning activities
• Promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace environment
• Lead additional HR priorities and projects as required

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive human resources experience
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• CPHR designation (or working toward designation) considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of employment standards and labour legislation
• Proven experience in employee relations, recruitment, and HR policy development
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with senior leadership and provide strategic HR advice
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to travel within the Kamloops service area as required.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector).

WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

TOTAL REWARDS:

• Hourly wage: $40-$45/hour, based on skill set and experience
• Group benefits including extended health, dental, and vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Days Off

Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry as per section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code (please self-identify in your cover letter).