People and Culture Specialist

Swim Recruiting; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A collaborative not-for-profit organization in Surrey, BC is seeking a People & Culture Coordinator to support its HR team. This hybrid role involves employee relations, performance management, and HR legislation. Ideal candidates will have 1+ years of HR experience, proficiency in HRIS platforms, and strong communication skills. Pay rate ranges from $23-24.50 per hour. Initial onboarding requires onsite work for 2-3 days/week.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of progressive HR experience including strong support in employee relations.
• Experience in government, not-for-profit, Indigenous, or public-sector environments supporting a workforce of 200–500 employees.
• Strong working knowledge of BC and federal employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day employee relations support.
• Managing performance improvement plans and supporting compliant terminations.
• Participating in organizational committees.

Skills

Progressive HR experience

Employee relations

HRIS platforms

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary HR education or CPHR designation

Tools

UKG HRIS

SharePoint

Job description

Who – The Company

The Company is a values-driven, not-for-profit organization that delivers essential programs and services to Métis citizens across the province. With a workforce of 300+ employees plus a governing Board, they continue to grow rapidly and is expanding its People & Culture (HR) team to support its evolving needs. The organization offers a collaborative, community-focused environment rooted in cultural respect, inclusion, and meaningful public service.

What – The Role

Our client is seeking a People & Culture Coordinator to join its expanding HR team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, HR, the Generalist will work closely with colleagues across recruitment, compensation, payroll, and HR operations. This role will be the primary support for employee relations matters across a workforce of 300+ employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing day-to-day employee relations support to leaders, including coaching, policy guidance, and best-practice HR advice.
• Leading workplace investigations and partnering with external employment lawyers when required.
• Managing performance improvement plans and supporting terminations in a compliant and consistent manner.
• Ensuring strong knowledge of BC and federal employment legislation, including tracking changes and updating internal HR practices.
• Overseeing leave management (parental, medical, unpaid leaves), including coordination with DMI and WorkSafeBC.
• Participating in organizational committees such as the Employee Social Committee, Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee, and HR Policy Committee.
• Supporting HR projects, process improvements, and data tracking initiatives.
• Utilizing their HRIS (UKG) and supporting technology-based HR processes.

This is a highly impactful role suited to a self-driven HR professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building strong relationships across all levels of an organization.

Who – The Candidate

The ideal candidate brings:

• 1+ years of progressive HR experience, including strong exposure to employee relations.
• Experience in government, not-for-profit, Indigenous, or public-sector environments supporting workforces of 200–500 employees.
• Post-secondary HR education such as a diploma, degree, certificate, or CPHR designation (or working toward it).
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation (BC + federal).
• Experience with HRIS platforms (UKG preferred) and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Ability to interpret HR data and communicate insights clearly.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a friendly, professional, and compassionate approach.
• Experience participating in workplace committees is considered an asset.

Where – Location & Working Model

Hybrid role based near Gateway station in Surrey, BC.

Initial onboarding will require 2-3 days/week onsite, with long-term flexibility to work the remaining days from home.

How Much

This role will offer a pay rate in the range of $23-24.50 per hour.

When & How to Apply

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