Human Resources (16 Month Contract)

Humans of HR is an upcoming boutique recruitment agency in Vancouver and is very quickly becoming the go-to agency for hiring and placement of skilled corporate Professionals. Combined with our vast network and extraordinary customer-centric approach, we are the obvious choice in helping you find your next home. Our client, a respected organization within the natural resources sector, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join their team on a 16-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of HR functions, supporting employees and leaders while helping deliver an exceptional employee experience The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to both day-to-day HR operations and longer-term people initiatives. Responsibilities • Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding activities. • Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for a variety of corporate positions, including posting opportunities, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, conducting reference checks, and preparing offers. • Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to support workforce planning, talent acquisition, and organizational needs. • Prepare and maintain employment-related documentation, employee records, and HR files while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. • Maintain employee information within HR systems and support ongoing data integrity and process improvements. • Coordinate employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries. • Collaborate with payroll and internal stakeholders to ensure employee information, compensation updates, and related changes are processed accurately and in a timely manner. • Assist with compensation-related activities, including salary reviews, internal movements, and market-based recommendations. • Provide guidance to employees and leaders regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace practices. • Support employee leave management, accommodations, and other employee relations matters as required. • Contribute to employee engagement, wellness, and inclusion initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture. • Participate in HR projects, process improvement initiatives, reporting, and workforce analytics to support business objectives. • Support internal communications and other HR programs designed to enhance operational effectiveness and the overall employee experience. • Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information. • Provide general support to the HR team and contribute to special projects and initiatives as needed. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a generalist capacity. • CPHR designation, or actively working toward designation, is preferred. • Strong knowledge of BC employment legislation and HR best practices. • Experience supporting recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, and HR operations. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic environment. • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong problem-solving abilities, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to supporting employees and leaders. • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. • Experience working with HRIS platforms is considered an asset. • Experience within natural resources, industrial, engineering, construction, or related sectors is an asset. At Humans of HR, we support the development and growth of our candidates to reach their full potential. If you are thinking about your next career move and the above role is just the right fit, please send us your resume along with a cover letter in confidence and one of our consultants will be in touch for a confidential discussion.

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