People Operations (HR) Generalist

  • Location: Edmonton, AB
  • Department: People & Culture

The People & Culture Generalist is responsible for supporting the full range of People & Culture functions, ensuring a positive, engaging, and compliant workplace. This role provides guidance and hands-on support in areas such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, and policy administration. Working closely with leaders and employees across the organization, the People & Culture Generalist helps foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Experience & Engagement

  • Support the development and implementation of initiatives that promote employee engagement, wellness, and recognition.
  • Provide guidance to employees and managers on company policies, procedures, and programs to ensure consistency and fairness.
  • Assist in resolving employee relations issues by conducting investigations, documenting findings, and recommending solutions as needed.
  • Contribute to building and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Recruitment, Onboarding & Development

  • Manage or support the full-cycle recruitment process, including posting job openings, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews.
  • Facilitate onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a seamless transition for new employees.
  • Support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
  • Coordinate learning and development initiatives and track employee participation and progress.

People & Culture Operations & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in HRIS and other systems.
  • Administer employee benefits, leaves of absence, and other programs in accordance with company policies and legislation.
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, health and safety regulations, and internal policies.
  • Assist with People & Culture reporting, metrics, and continuous improvement of People & Culture processes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required
  • Similar HR or administrative coordination role (3+ years)
  • Knowledge of HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll coordination.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
  • Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
  • CHRP or CPHR designation (or working toward) considered an asset.

EDUCATION

Beneficial
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Administration