HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Qualitree Propagators — Rosedale (Chilliwack), BC
Full-time, permanent | Fully on-site | $32–$35 per hour

Are you an organized HR professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems and getting the details right? Qualitree is looking for an HR Generalist to support our permanent and seasonal teams. Spanish fluency is strongly preferred.

Over the past 30 years, Qualitree has grown from two founders in a greenhouse into a 100-acre horticultural operation. Our team includes people from around the world, and dependable HR support helps keep our workplace running smoothly.

About the role

You will support day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, employment records and compliance. You will also provide secondary support for biweekly payroll administration and data verification.

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership, manages competing deadlines and follows tasks through to completion.

What you’ll do

• Support Temporary Foreign Worker and seasonal worker immigration programs.
• Answer routine employee questions and assist supervisors with employee relations matters.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, onboarding and offboarding.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for employee changes.
• Audit employee files, identify missing documents and follow up on outstanding items.
• Track employment agreements, policy acknowledgements, averaging agreements and overtime-banking documentation.
• Provide payroll and benefits support, including checking employee information for accuracy.
• Scan, name, organize and file confidential documents.
• Assist with WorkSafeBC documentation, external audits and related follow-up.
• Maintain employee milestone and recognition records.
• Improve HR procedures, checklists and filing practices.
• Provide additional administrative support as needed.

What you bring

• Experience maintaining employee records and supporting HR processes.
• Previous Canadian payroll support or administration experience — required.
• Working knowledge of BC employment standards relating to payroll and leave administration.
• Strong spreadsheet skills, including reconciliation, data checking and tracking.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment and reliable follow-through.
• The ability to work independently while keeping others informed.
• Clear, respectful communication with employees from diverse backgrounds.
• A careful and professional approach to confidential information.
• Familiarity with Mac and Microsoft applications.
• Comfort using AI tools for business tasks while protecting confidential information.

The following would be assets:

• Spanish fluency — strongly preferred.
• Practical experience with Payworks.
• Experience in agriculture or with a seasonal workforce.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried payroll.
• A CPHR designation, PCP certification or payroll coursework.

What we offer

• $32–$35 per hour, depending on experience.
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus.
• Health Spending Account after three months.
• RRSP/TFSA matching program after six months.
• Two weeks of paid vacation.

Schedule and location

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work required.
• Fully on-site at our nursery in Rosedale (Chilliwack), BC.
• Preferred start date: October 26, 2026, or as mutually agreed.

How to apply

Apply through Indeed with your resume. Please describe your Canadian payroll experience and any experience using Payworks, and let us know whether you speak Spanish.

Applicants must already be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are unable to sponsor work permits for this position.

If you enjoy helping people and keeping HR processes accurate, organized and dependable, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: $32.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person