Recruiter and Business Partner

YWCA Calgary; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance plan

Birthday day off

Job summary

YWCA Calgary is seeking a Recruiter & Business Partner to drive recruitment and talent acquisition (60%) while providing People & Culture partnership (40%) to leaders and departments. This full-time role offers a hybrid work arrangement and a chance to contribute to an inclusive workplace.

The role emphasizes end-to-end recruitment, onboarding coordination, and practical HR support across the organization in alignment with YWCA Calgary’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Ability to advise leaders on people matters and workforce planning.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and inclusive hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned vacancies, from intake through onboarding.
• Develop inclusive recruitment plans with hiring managers and cross-functional partners.
• Coordinate offers, ensure equity, and maintain confidential candidate records.
• Support onboarding activities and early engagement for new hires.
• Partner with leaders to address day-to-day people matters and workforce needs.

Skills

Recruitment & TA

People & Culture partner

Candidate experience

Education

Post-secondary HR/BA/Communications

CPHR/RPR assets

Tools

UKG

HRIS

Job description

The Recruiter & Business Partner supports YWCA Calgary through a blended role focused primarily on recruitment and talent acquisition (60%), with responsibility for delivering an inclusive, responsive candidate and new-hire experience. The role also provides People & Culture business-partner support (40%) to assigned leaders and departments, advising on routine employee matters, supporting consistent application of P&C practices and escalating complex or high-risk issues when appropriate. Working closely with hiring managers, Communications, EDI and the broader People & Culture team, this position contributes practical people solutions that reflect YWCA Calgary’s mission, vision and values.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

What We Offer

• Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting, positive change for individuals and our community
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive benefits including an employee assistance plan
• Paid time off (for eligible roles; prorated based on start date and FTE) includes:
• 3 weeks of paid vacation to start
• 6 personal days
• 12 sick days
• A paid day off to celebrate your birthday

Compensation

This position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week with salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Compensation is based on a number of factors, including relevant experience, education, qualifications, and demonstrated skills, with the starting salary typically falling within the posted range.

What You’ll Do

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned vacancies, from intake and sourcing strategy through selection, offer and onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify workforce needs, develop job requirements and establish effective, inclusive recruitment plans
• Source and engage qualified candidates through job boards, professional networks, community partnerships and targeted outreach
• Prepare and coordinate employment offers, ensuring internal equity, accuracy and alignment with approved compensation and hiring practices
• Manage recruitment requisitions, candidate records and hiring workflows in UKG, maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and data integrity
• Monitor recruitment activity, time-to-fill, source effectiveness and other hiring metrics to identify trends and improve outcomes

Onboarding & New Hire Experience

• Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to ensure preboarding requirements, system access, equipment and orientation plans are completed before start dates
• Coordinate onboarding activities that foster early engagement, connection and belonging

People & Culture Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary People & Culture partner for assigned leaders and departments, building trusted relationships and understanding operational priorities
• Advise and coach leaders on day-to-day people matters, including performance management, attendance, employee development, workplace concerns and offboarding
• Manage routine employee relations matters by assessing concerns, gathering information, documenting findings, recommending options and coordinating timely resolution; escalating complex or high-risk matters as appropriate
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, role design, team changes and talent needs, connecting business priorities with practical people solutions

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications or a related field; a CPHR and RPR designations are considered assets
• Two to four years of progressive experience in recruitment and human resources, including exposure to employee relations, leader support, onboarding or other People &Culture programs

What You’ll Bring

• Experience coordinating multiple priorities, projects or recruitment activities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using HR systems and digital collaboration tools, with UKG experience considered an asset
• Strong understanding of candidate experience, onboarding and inclusive hiring practices
• Experience representing an organization at events, career fairs or community engagement activities is considered an asset

Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

YWCA Calgary is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued and respected, whatever their race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, or place of origin.

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