Senior HR Generalist

Seabird Island Band; Agassiz; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Pension with employer matching

Paid vacation & sick time

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Seabird Island Band is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to provide strategic and operational HR support across Seabird Island entities in Agassiz, BC. The role reports to the HR Manager and focuses on strengthening workplace practices, guiding employee relations, and ensuring legislative compliance through culturally grounded HR solutions.

You will partner with leaders to support organizational growth, lead investigations, and facilitate training, development, and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a Generalist or Business Partner capacity.
• Strong knowledge of BC employment legislation, labour standards, workplace investigations, and HR best practices.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and applying culturally safe practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance and support to leaders across multiple entities and industries.
• Advise on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Lead or support investigations, conflict resolution, and complex employee relations matters.
• Facilitate training, leadership development, and employee growth initiatives.
• Support Occupational Health & Safety programs, accommodations, and return-to-work plans.
• Develop HR resources, reports, communications, and recommendations for leadership.
• Act as the liaison between Seabird Island and its entities to ensure consistent HR practices and support.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Relationship building

Coaching leaders

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Job description

Term: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Seabird Island Band Office, Agassiz, BC
Status: Hybrid – In-office and entity locations.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 4:30 pm.
Salary: Starting from $37.51 an hour – Depending on skills and experiences.

About Us:

Seabird Island is committed to creating culturally safe, inclusive workplaces grounded in Indigenous knowledge, values, and ways of being. We support a diverse range of teams across Seabird and are dedicated to fostering healthy workplaces, strong leadership, and meaningful employee experiences.

About the Role:

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Senior HR Generalist serves as the primary HR contact for Seabird Island entities, providing strategic and operational human resources support. This role works closely with leaders to strengthen workplace practices, navigate employee relations matters, ensure legislative compliance, and support organizational growth through culturally grounded and people-centered HR solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide HR guidance and support to leaders across multiple entities and industries.
• Advise on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Lead or support investigations, conflict resolution, and complex employee relations matters.
• Facilitate training, leadership development, and employee growth initiatives.
• Support Occupational Health & Safety programs, accommodations, and return-to-work plans.
• Develop HR resources, reports, communications, and recommendations for leadership.
• Act as the liaison between Seabird Island and its entities to ensure consistent HR practices and support.

*A full job description is available upon candidates request.

About You:

We are looking for a relationship driven HR professional who combines strategic insight with practical, forward thinking and able to provide a hands‑on approach. If you are confident in coaching leaders, and resolving complex workplace challenges while fostering respectful, culturally safe environments where both the employees and the organization can thrive. We want to hear from you!

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a Generalist or Business Partner capacity.
• Strong knowledge of BC employment legislation, labour standards, workplace investigations, and HR best practices.
• Experience managing employee relations, performance management, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Experience in the Trades/Labour Industry is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and applying culturally safe practices is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.

Why Work with Us:

We offer extended health and dental benefits, a pension plan with employer matching, paid vacation and sick time, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment. Join an organization that values community, inclusion, cultural learning, and employee growth while making a meaningful impact across multiple organizations and communities.

Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.