HR Generalist
Position Summary
The Human Resources Coordinator partners with supervisors and managers to deliver comprehensive human resources services across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, payroll support, disability management, workplace investigations, and regulatory compliance. This role leads full-cycle recruitment activities, administers the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, coordinates return-to-work initiatives, and supports organizational goals through effective HR programs and employee-focused solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, including workforce planning, job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offer preparation, and onboarding.
- Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
- Coordinate interviews and facilitate the candidate selection process.
- Support succession/coverage planning and workforce development initiatives.
Employee Relations & Performance Management
- Partner with supervisors and managers to address employee performance concerns and support performance management processes.
- Assist with coaching, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and employee development initiatives.
- Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
- Support conflict resolution and employee relations initiatives while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and employment legislation.
Workplace Investigations
- Conduct workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, workplace misconduct, and other employee relations matters.
- Interview complainants, respondents, witnesses, and relevant stakeholders.
- Gather and assess evidence and documentation.
- Prepare detailed investigation reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Ensure investigations are conducted in a fair, objective, confidential, and timely manner.
Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Administration
- Coordinate recruitment activities to support Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications.
- Prepare recruitment effort reports and supporting documentation required by Service Canada.
- Liaise with Service Canada and government agencies regarding LMIA applications and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate onboarding and orientation of Temporary Foreign Workers.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with federal immigration and employment regulations.
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Support payroll processing by maintaining accurate employee records and payroll-related changes.
- Review attendance records, timesheets, and payroll documentation for accuracy.
- Coordinate with payroll providers and internal departments to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits programs.
Disability Management & Return-to-Work Coordination
- Manage workplace injury and disability cases in collaboration with employees, supervisors, healthcare providers, and WorkSafeBC.
- Coordinate modified duties and return-to-work programs to support employee recovery and workplace reintegration.
- Develop and monitor individualized return-to-work plans.
- Maintain claim documentation and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
HR Administration & Compliance
- Maintain employee records, HRIS systems, and confidential personnel files.
- Prepare employment letters, reports, policies, and HR documentation.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with employment standards, human rights legislation, occupational health and safety requirements, and company policies.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in the manufacturing/agricultural industry (Preferred) or ability to learn and adapt.
- 3–5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes.
- Experience administering LMIA applications and Temporary Foreign Worker Programs.
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and preparing formal investigation reports.
- Experience supporting payroll administration, disability management, and return-to-work programs.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, occupational health and safety requirements, and HR best practices.
- CPHR designation or working toward designation is considered an asset.
Core Competencies
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Workplace Investigations
- Payroll Administration
- Disability Management & Return-to-Work Coordination
- WorkSafeBC Claims Management
- LMIA & Temporary Foreign Worker Program Administration
- Employment Law & Regulatory Compliance
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- HR Reporting & Documentation
Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
