Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. This position is responsible for a wide range of HR functions including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, training coordination, records management, policy support, and benefits administration. The HR Generalist acts as a point of contact for employees and supervisors, helping to ensure a positive, supportive, and culturally respectful work environment

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, screening, scheduling interviews, and reference checks.
- Prepare offer letters and onboarding packages.
- Coordinate employee onboarding and orientation sessions.
- Maintain up-to-date onboarding materials and checklists.
- Serve as a first point of contact for general HR inquiries.
- Support conflict resolution, coaching conversations, and investigations as needed.
- Promote positive workplace culture
- Support employee engagement and wellness initiatives.
- Maintain and update personnel files and confidential HR records.
- Track employee leaves, probation periods, and performance review deadlines.
- Generate HR reports as requested (e.g., headcount, turnover, training stats).
- Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with the Canadian Labor Code, WorkSafeBC, Human Rights Code, and other applicable laws.
- Provide policy guidance to managers and staff.
- Lead cultural intelligence and sensitivity initiatives to promote understanding, respect, and collaboration across diverse teams.
- Collaborate with finance/payroll to ensure accuracy of HR/payroll data (no direct payroll processing responsibility).
- Coordinate logistics for training sessions and workshops.
- Track mandatory training compliance and support professional development tracking.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute staff events including wellness days, team-building activities, appreciation events, holiday parties, and cultural observances.
- Develop a staff events calendar in collaboration with the HR team and Leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications, Skills, and Experience**
- Post Secondary studies in business administration, human resources, or similar.
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in a Human Resources role.
- Computer literacy skills in Excel, MS Word, and other databases. As well as advanced business writing and grammar skills. Ability to take minutes or short-hand is an asset.
- Strong time management and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
- Highly motivated and has strong interpersonal and people skills.
- Possesses strong ethical standards and work ethic.
- Ability to work in a cultural and politically sensitive environment.
- Ability to balance competing priorities, multitask, and work under pressure.
- Ability to be flexible and to work in an environment that applies cross training within other Departments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong people skills - must have the ability to engage and motivate others.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and abide by Cheam First Nations’ Policies and Procedures.
- Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó:lō culture, traditions and language is considered an asset.
- Experience working with First Nations community is considered an asset.
- Valid BC Driver’s License, Class 5.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

**How to Apply**

As an Indigenous organization, preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit).

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Why do you want to work with Cheam First Nation?
- Are you an Indigenous person (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit)?

**Experience**:

- Human resources: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person