The Firelight Group
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
Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidate found
Background:
The Firelight Group is a dynamic, socially responsible, indigenous-owned business providing community-based research and consulting services across Canada for the last decade. We have a growing team of over 80 professionals, and office space in Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Toronto, as well as our head office in West Vancouver. The successful candidate will work alongside other professionals in a fast-paced, exciting, and challenging work environment. Our organization is spread country wide and consisting mainly of consultants in a remote environment, requiring an HR professional needing minimal direction and supervision.
The HR Generalist position will provide strong support to our HR team. Their role will be a crucial coordinating role that supports the Senior HR Generalist as well as providing support and guidance to Jr and Intern staff within the department. The role will have a heavy focus on talent management and the support of policy development. In addition to supporting everyday responsibilities, the successful candidate will also be contributing to the delivery of HR programs and practices. Projects will be established based on skills, experience, and specific business needs.
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 minimal 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
- 2 weeks’ annual leave and 1 week of seasonal holiday in the last week of December
- End-of-year bonus
The successful candidate will demonstrate that they can work with our dynamic, high performing team to maximize their potential. Our working environment is focused on principles, values, and service to clients.
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 minimal direction and supervision?
- Do you have a dedicated work space free from distraction and interruption?
Education:
- DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:
- Human resources: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB