Senior HR Generalist

KONGSBERG; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching 7%

Extended health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd. is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to work part-time (20-24hr/week) for six months with a view to extend.

You’ll partner with leaders, advise on employee relations, and drive engagement across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and performance coaching. You’ll balance strategic HR initiatives with hands-on execution, shaping policies and processes while navigating Canadian employment laws and compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in progressive HR roles or People Business Partner positions.
• Experience influencing leaders, executives, and employees.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, and compliance.
• Experience supporting tech, manufacturing, or high-growth orgs is a plus.
• Canadian employment legislation knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to build a high-performing workplace.
• Balance strategic HR initiatives with hands-on operations.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and employee relations activities.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, leaves, ROEs, and compliance with laws.
• Develop processes and policies to support leaders and teams.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Executive communication

Influencing without authority

Performance management

Talent development

Employee relations

Payroll & benefits

Canadian employment laws

Change management

Education

HR degree

Job description

At Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd., we're redefining what's possible beneath the surface. As a global technology leader, we develop cutting-edge solutions that support sustainable fisheries, underwater robotics, marine research, and ocean exploration. Our innovative sub sea technologies help customers operate more safely, efficiently, and sustainably in some of the world's most challenging environments.

At Kongsberg, we believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. Through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, we're solving complex challenges and developing technologies that are protecting people and planet.

About The Opportunity

Shape the Employee Experience. Build Strong Leaders. Make Work Better.

People are at the heart of everything we do—and we're looking for an HR professional who believes the same.

We're looking for a Senior HR Generalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment on a part-time basis (20-24hr/week) for 6 months with view to extend. This is an opportunity to be more than an HR advisor—you'll be a trusted partner to leaders, an advocate for employees, and a driving force behind building an engaging, high-performing workplace. Supporting employees and leaders, you'll influence the entire employee experience, from recruitment and onboarding to leadership coaching, employee relations, payroll, compliance, and culture. If you're energized by building relationships, solving complex people challenges, and helping leaders bring out the best in their teams, we'd love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As our Senior HR Generalist, you'll partner with leaders across the business to create a workplace where people feel supported, engaged, and empowered to do their best work. You'll balance strategic initiatives with hands-on HR operations, providing practical advice, improving processes, and helping leaders confidently navigate the moments that matter most. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values collaboration, and wants to make a meaningful impact across the employee lifecycle.

Strategic Advisory

Partner with business leaders to build high-performing teams, provide actionable coaching, and navigate complex people decisions.

HR Operations & Process Improvement

Rebuild, elevate, and maintain core HR workflows, policies, and performance management frameworks.

Employee Relations & Culture

Serve as an advocate for employees and maintain a strong presence on the workshop floor to build trust across all levels.

Core HR Administration

Oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, leaves of absence, ROEs, WCB, and compliance with Canadian employment laws.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for someone who combines strong HR expertise with genuine curiosity, sound judgment, and a passion for helping people succeed.

• 7+ years of progressive HR / People Business Partner experience, ideally with some time spent supporting tech, manufacturing or high-growth organizations.
• Highly skilled in influencing without authority and communicating clearly with executives, managers, and employees.
• Deep experience across core People domains, including performance management, talent development, compensation, employee relations, benefits including payroll and compliance.
• Ability to navigate and get involved in both hands-on execution and strategic ownership.
• Strong decision-making skills with a deep understanding of employee relations, people management and training
• Experience developing process, policies and workflows to support leaders with employee relations, recruitment and team development.
• Experience rebuilding or elevating performance management frameworks and guiding managers through active performance coaching and upskilling.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience administering payroll, benefits, disability programs, leaves of absence, ROEs, WCB
• A diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience and or a certification in change management / project management.

The Following Would Be Considered Assets

• CPHR designation is considered an asset.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

At Kongsberg Discovery, you'll join a team passionate about innovation and committed to helping one another succeed. We believe the best ideas come from collaboration, curiosity, and empowering our people to continuously improve. We also take care of our employees through comprehensive benefits including full extended health, dental, and vision, 7% RRSP matching, and flexibility for paid time off

For more information watch this video and visit: Kongsberg website

Pay Range: $80,000-$100,000 FTE