Senior Human Resources Generalist

Title: Senior Human Resources Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Status: Regular Full Time

Pay Category: Salary Range 7 ($76,560.00 to $105,270.00 per year)

Reporting to: Director of Human Resources

Summary of Duties:

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Senior Human Resources Generalist serves as senior HR practitioner and a trusted advisor to leadership, with a primary focus on employee and labour relations. The role provides expert guidance that supports organizational effectiveness and employee well-being by working in alignment with the Lil’wat Nation’s values , cultural teaching and community priorities. The position manages complex employee relations matters and supports performance management, workplace investigations, recruitment, accommodations and return to work process, compensation and classification, HRIS, , organisational change and other HR initiatives. As a member of HR team, this role supports the HR director in mentoring HR team members and partners with leaders across the organization to deliver effective, people-centered HR services.

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

Employee Relations

• Serve as the lead resource for complex employee relations matters under the direction of the Director of HR.
• Manage employee complaints, workplace conflict, performance concerns, conduct issues, and other sensitive employee matters, and escalate significant risks and recommended disciplinary or employment actions to the Director of Human Resources.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations, corrective action, performance management, and workplace best practices.
• Conduct workplace investigations, including planning, interviews, evidence review, report writing, and recommendations, in consultation with the Director of HR where appropriate
• Apply a trauma-informed, culturally safe, and relationship-based approach to employee support and conflict resolution.
• Identify workplace risks and recommend appropriate solutions while maintaining accurate and legally defensible documentation.

Performance Management

• Lead and support performance management processes across the organization.
• Guide managers on performance expectations, documentation, performance improvement plans, and corrective action.
• Review performance-related documentation for consistency, compliance, and best practice.
• Support leaders in addressing complex employee performance issues.

Leave Management, Accommodation and Return to Work

• Provide guidance regarding sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, and other employee leaves in accordance with applicable policies and legislation.
• Coordinate workplace accommodation, disability-management, modified-duty, and return-to-work processes.
• Review appropriate medical or functional information and develop documented accommodation or return-to-work plans while maintaining confidentiality.
• Monitor complex cases and escalate significant operational, legal, or accommodation risks to the Director of Human Resources.

Compensation and Classification

• Coordinate job-description reviews and updates with managers.
• Support position evaluation, salary-grid placement, compensation administration, and related recommendations.
• Prepare compensation, status-change, and employment-amendment documentation following the required approvals.
• Assist with compensation-review implementation and maintenance of accurate classification records.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Support full-cycle recruitment, including developing job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, reference checks, offers, and employment contracts.
• Work with managers on recruitment strategies, workforce planning, onboarding, internal transfers, and offboarding.
• Participate in candidate assessments and provide hiring recommendations as required.

HR Administration & HRIS

• Administer and maintain HRIS records and employee data.
• Process employee change forms, employment status updates, reporting changes, benefits administration, and related transactions.
• Prepare and maintain employment documentation, including offers, contracts, probationary reviews, accommodation records, disciplinary correspondence, and termination documentation.
• Coordinate job description reviews and updates with managers.
• Ensure employee records are complete, accurate, secure, and compliant.

HR Programs & Operational Support

• Assist with HR reporting, metrics, budgeting, systems administration, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and employee programs.
• Monitor compliance with applicable legislation, including the Canada Labour Code, applicable employment standards legislation, and human rights requirements.
• Assist with onboarding HR staff and provide team lead support when required
• Coordinate training activities and attend OHS meetings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience and Attributes:

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Organizational Communication, or a related field. or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• CPHR designation is an asset.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and progressive discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, employment standards, human rights, workplace accommodation, and employment law, or transferrable experience with other similar legislation.
• Experience in federally regulated, Indigenous, public sector, social service, government, or similarly complex organizations is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with employees and leaders while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, interviewing, investigation, report-writing, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and culturally safe approaches to workplace relationships.
• Understanding of Indigenous governance and appreciation for Líl̓wat Nation values, traditions, and community priorities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract, with reliable transportation
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector screening if required).