Human Resources Generalist

Job Title : HR Generalist

14-Month Fixed-Term Employment (Maternity Leave) | Onsite in Vancouver, BC | Salary: $80,000–$100,000/annum (depending on experience & qualifications) | Must hold a valid Canadian Work Visa

Our client, a global technology organization and one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its People Team for a 14-month fixed-term maternity leave coverage . Reporting to the Senior Director, People Team, the HR Generalist will provide hands-on HR partnership and support to approximately 250 employees in Vancouver , primarily within a technology and R&D environment, while also providing remote support to teams in Toronto and Montreal as needed. This is a broad, highly collaborative HR Generalist role spanning employee relations, HR programs and policies, talent development, recruitment, immigration support, employee engagement, investigations, and strategic people initiatives . The successful candidate will partner closely with leaders and employees while helping develop and maintain high-performing, engaged teams.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded HR Generalist or HR Business Partner who can operate independently, exercise strong judgment, and comfortably move between strategic and hands-on responsibilities. The environment is fast-paced and evolving, so adaptability, strong emotional intelligence, communication skills, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the broader People Team will be important.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance, partnership, and support to leaders and employees within the Vancouver R&D organization
• Serve as an initial point of contact for employee-related questions and concerns, appropriately prioritizing and escalating sensitive or critical matters
• Partner with the Senior Director, People Team to develop and implement HR strategies, programs, policies, and initiatives aligned with business priorities
• Coach and advise leaders on employee engagement, team development, performance, and other people-related matters
• Support employee relations matters , providing practical and thoughtful guidance to employees and leaders
• Participate in workplace compliance matters and support employee investigations as required
• Contribute to talent development and broader learning and development initiatives
• Support employee engagement and retention programs and identify opportunities to strengthen the employee experience
• Provide support related to Canadian immigration processes , including permanent residency documentation and work permit applications
• Support co-op recruitment , including coordination with universities and other recruitment activities
• Contribute to recruitment activities and talent initiatives as business needs arise
• Support the planning and coordination of internal and external employee events
• Work collaboratively with the broader People Team on programs, processes, and special projects
• Provide remote HR support to employees and leaders at the organization's Toronto and Montreal AI sites as needed
• Help foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture and contribute to ongoing employee engagement initiatives
• Manage multiple competing priorities and respond to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment
• Take ownership of special projects and additional HR responsibilities as required

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience , with broad HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner experience
• Ideally 3+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist supporting technical teams
• Bachelor’s degree specializing in Human Resources Management
• CPHR designation is considered an asset
• Strong experience providing HR guidance and support to both employees and people leaders
• Demonstrated experience with employee relations , including the ability to navigate sensitive and complex workplace matters
• Employee investigation experience is considered an asset
• Recruitment experience is beneficial, particularly exposure to co-op or university recruitment
• Experience supporting employees within a technology or R&D environment is preferred, although candidates from other industries with strong transferable HR experience will be considered
• Familiarity with Canadian immigration processes, work permits, or permanent residency support is considered an asset
• Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS is beneficial
• Strong communication, relationship-building, influencing, and interpersonal skills
• High level of emotional intelligence, sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately
• Comfortable operating independently and providing senior-level HR support with minimal direction
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Highly adaptable and comfortable working across a broad range of HR responsibilities rather than specializing in a single functional area
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a willingness to step in and support the team wherever required
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to quickly adapt to changing business needs

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $80,000–$100,000 per year, with final compensation determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, competencies, and job-related knowledge
• Employer-paid flexible health coverage from day one
• Employee purchase and discount program
• Free onsite gym, showers, and bike storage
• Lunch subsidy programs with select local vendors

NOTE : Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply directly. Due to the volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted.