HR Generalist - Special Projects (1-year term)
Job No:
HNC194
Location:
Haisla, BC
Position Title: HR Generalist – Special Projects
Reports to: Director, Human Resources
Job Overview
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the HR Generalist – Special Projects is responsible for
supporting the Haisla Nation Council’s Human Resources department by leading and managing various special projects. This includes the coordination of HR initiatives, developing and implementing HR programs, and collaborating with department leaders to identify and prioritize HR projects that support the community’s strategic objectives.
The position plays a critical role in creating an employee-oriented, high-performance culture while ensuring legal compliance and adherence to HR best practices.
Organizational Status
The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. We are about 2023+ people, with approximately 700 living in Kitamaat Village. We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do.
Duties & Responsibilities
HR Project Management:
- Lead and manage various HR projects, including process improvements, policy development, talent management initiatives, and special assignments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within established timelines and budget constraints.
- Work with the Director, Human Resources on developing new HR projects.
Recruitment and Employer Branding:
- Develop and implement strategies to attract top talent, enhance the employer brand, and improve the overall recruitment process.
- Conduct market research and recommend innovative approaches to talent acquisition.
Employee Engagement and Retention:
- Design and execute employee engagement surveys, analyzing results to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Create initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction, well-being, and retention.
Training and Development:
- Identify learning needs and design training programs to address skill gaps and foster employee growth.
- Collaborate with training vendors and internal subject matter experts to deliver high-quality training sessions.
HR Policy Development and Compliance:
- Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with employment laws, regulations and best practices.
- Monitor compliance with HR policies and identify areas for improvement.
Performance Management & Compensation:
- Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback mechanisms.
- Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance-related matters.
- Manage compensation benchmarking to ensure competitive pay practices.
HR Data Analytics:
- Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data to generate meaningful insights and support data-driven decision-making.
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate HR metrics and trends to leadership.
Skills & Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, labour laws, and regulations both federally and local to BC is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Superior organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
- Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office applications.
- Willing and able to pass a vulnerable sector check.
- A Master's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field is preferred.
- HR certification or designation is an asset (e.g., CPHR).
- Experience in change management and organizational development.
- Prior experience working with First Nations is an asset.
- Valid BC driver’s license.
- Ability to meet intensive and changing deadlines.
Salary Range: $34.90/hr - $43.11/hr
Closing Date: Will remain open until position is filled.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.