Recruiter and Business Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance plan

3 weeks vacation to start

6 personal days

12 sick days

Birthday day off

Job summary

YWCA Calgary seeks a Recruiter & Business Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for diverse roles, while acting as the People & Culture partner for designated leaders and departments. The role blends talent acquisition with strategic HR advisory to ensure equitable, timely hiring and strong on-boarding experiences.

The position is full-time with a hybrid work arrangement, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development within a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned vacancies, partner with hiring managers to clarify workforce needs and establish inclusive recruitment plans.
• Source and engage qualified candidates via job boards, networks, partnerships and outreach; prepare and coordinate offers ensuring equity and compliance.
• Manage recruitment requisitions and candidate records in UKG, monitor time-to-fill and hiring metrics.

Skills

Recruitment experience

HR systems

Education

HR/related post-secondary education

CPHR/RPR assets

Tools

UKG

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; escalated 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

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.