HR Generalist

You are an enthusiastic and professional “people person”, who is looking for the right opportunity to utilize your HR knowledge and experience and to grow professionally. You appreciate and understand how your work connects to the bigger picture, helping to sustain and nurture a strong corporate culture which drives strong business results. You understand that trust and communication are at the core of strong working relationships.

You strive to share your HR experience with Binnie’s managers and staff, to help them to do their best work. You are a corporate culture ambassador who takes great pride in working within a great team, and in helping to convey why Binnie is consistently recognized as a top employer throughout British Columbia, and Canada.

Binnie has an exciting full-time opportunity for an HR Generalist to join our modern 41,000 square foot Head Office of over 350 staff near scenic Deer Lake in Burnaby. You will be a key resource for staff in our six offices across British Columbia and Alberta.

Reporting to our HR Operations Manager, as an integral member of our HR team, you will not only support and partner with assigned client groups but be integral to the delivery of HR projects. Every day is different, and you thrive in an environment which moves rapidly and provides new challenges. You will provide guidance and coaching on a wide variety of people matters, including talent management, employee relations, total rewards and other fundamental HR programs. You may also provide support on matters including immigration, employment laws and regulations.

**YOUR ROLE**:

- Working collaboratively with managers and staff on a variety of people related activities. Providing counsel to managers and staff alike.
- Acting as a resource for questions and support regarding policy, process, and practices.
- Working with Binnie’s managers to implement and coordinate corporate HR best practices, resulting in engaging employee experiences.
- As part of the HR team, reviewing and suggesting enhancements to Binnie’s HR programs which promote and sustain our reputation as a top employer.
- Reviewing a variety of HR data and external information to make recommendations and suggestions on appropriate changes to our HR programs
- ensuring offers are prepared in alignment with Binnie’s overall compensation philosophy

**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- Strong desire to add value to the workplace by driving HR best practices and sharing innovative ideas which create an exceptional corporate culture
- 3+ years of HR experience at a Generalist level, in a high-volume, fast paced work environment. HR experience in a consulting/professional services environment is an asset.
- Degree focused in Human Resources Management, or relevant HR certification such as CPHR or SHRM-CP
- Demonstrated practical knowledge of Employment Standards, and other employment laws and regulations
- High degree of confidentiality and professionalism, and an ability to build strong working relationships across various disciplines
- Excellent communication skills and ability to convey new information in an easy to understand manner
- Exceptional time management and ability to prioritize. Recognition of the importance of attention to detail and quality results in all that we do.

**ABOUT BINNIE**:
We are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. We’re small enough to know each other’s names, and big enough to be where we’re needed. As an employee-owned firm which is consistently recognized as a Top Employer, we take pride in our work and are respected as one of the top engineering firms in British Columbia. We support some of the most important infrastructure in the province and beyond.

We’re looking for professionals who want to build careers and communities that last. We can’t do it without you.

**THE PERKS**:
People come first. We support you with the education, mentoring, and growth opportunities you need to build an interesting career. As an employee-owned firm, we create a clear internal growth path that can keep up with even the most ambitious professionals. Whether it’s through our Young Professionals group, mentoring programs, Binnie Banters speech club, Movember, or book club, everyone can get involved in their own way.

Interested in this job?

Binnie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome any and all qualified applicants.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.