HR Generalist

**Position title**: HR Generalist **Position type**:Full-time, permanent **Location**:Edmonton preferred; Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto, or remote applicants will also be considered **Reports to**:HR Manager **Salary range**:$55,000 - $70,000 per year **Background**: - **Job Duties**_ - Assist the development and execution of personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations; - Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and standard reports for ongoing company requirements; - Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs; - Contribute to the development of new procedures and policies to continually improve efficiency of the HR department and organization, and to improve employee experiences; - Ensure legal compliance of HR provincial and federal regulations and all applicable employment laws, and update policies and/or procedures as required; - Prepare paperwork, schedule, and facilitate a smooth new hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience; - Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews, including entering data into HR information systems and auditing for accuracy and compliance; and - Provide support on various HR projects as needed. - **Required Skills/Abilities**:_ - Sound knowledge of the Indigenous culture and relations is mandatory. - Sound knowledge of remote work and consultant environments. - Possession of the discipline and tact for difficult conversations. - Ability and experience developing HR policy and implementing new procedures with minimum mentorship and guidance. - Sound knowledge of Human Resources functionalty in all areas, particularly in Policy Development, People Management and Recruitment. - Ability to work independently with mínimal support and supervision. - Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. - Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and knowledge of Indigenous culture(s). - Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies. - Full understanding of employment standards/legislations in all provinces/territories of Canada. - Proficiency navigating iOS. - Proficiency in MS Office, HRIS systems, and comfort learning new technical systems as needed. - Must be a Canadian citizen or Permenant Resident, residing in Canada and available to work without sponsorship. - **Education and Experience**:_ - Bachelor Degree in Human Resources or a similar capacity, but will consider a Diploma in Human Resources plus direct HR experience. - CPHR or working towards certification preferred. - 3-5 years of consecutive HR experience working within Indigenous communities/organizations preferred. **Firelight offers compensation commensurate with skills and training, within industry standard ranges. We offer a progressive, flexible workplace and the following benefits**: - Flexible four-day work week (32-hours/week) - Both professional development and training allowance provided - Banking of earned overtime - Health and Wellness Program - Comprehensive health and dental benefits - Annual retirement savings plan contribution - Parental leave supplement for new parents - Additional mental health benefits self-funded by Firelight - Childcare benefit for families with children < 10 years of age - 2 weeks' annual leave and 1 week of seasonal holiday in the last week of December - End-of-year bonus **To apply**:Please respond to our online Indeed ad with a resume and cover letter addressed to Yasmeen Boahene, Senior HR Generalist. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Firelight is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce and specifically to increasing the number of Indigenous employees within our organization. As a result, _we encourage all Indigenous applicants to self-identify in our recruitment and staffing processes and preference may be given to these applicants._ **Working at the Firelight Group means being passionate about what we do. Be part of our amazing team, with a very exciting future.** **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent **Salary**: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year **Benefits**: - Casual dress - Dental care - Disability insurance - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - Flexible schedule - Life insurance - Paid time off - Vision care - Work from home Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Day shift - Overtime Supplemental pay types: - Bonus pay - Overtime pay COVID-19 considerations: Sanitization of offices, PPE provided as needed, all local health restrictions and guidance observed Application question(s): - Are you comfortable working in a remote and consulting environment with mínimal direction and supervision? - Do you have a dedicated work