Hybrid Senior HR Generalist – Entity Liaison

at Seabird Island Band

• Job title: Senior HR Generalist – Entity Liaison
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$38 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Agassiz, Canada

About the role

• Senior HR Generalist & Entity Liaison providing operational HR support at Seabird Island. Collaborating with management to ensure effective HR practices and culturally grounded employee support.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective relationships with leaders, entities, and employees, offering guidance on HR and employment-related issues.
• Act as a trusted advisor on HR issues, workforce planning, bonus structure, and organizational design across a spectrum of industries.
• Lead or support strategic HR initiatives and change management projects as assigned by Manager.
• Provide expert advice based on applicable employment legislation, Occupational Health & Safety standards, BC Human Rights, accommodations, and organizational policies.
• Identify training, coaching, and mentoring needs across management levels and entities.
• Support entities in developing and implementing processes that balance accountability with opportunities for growth and healing.
• Assist management in developing and implementing required entity committees.
• Maintain investigation documentation, disciplinary records, and HR compliance files.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. (HR Preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in an HR Experience, including business partnering and case management.
• Proven experience in HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner roles.
• Proven knowledge of HR policies, employment law (both CLC and ESA,) Occupational Health & Safety, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonized practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse teams.
• Experience conducting investigations, facilitating healing circles, and managing progressive discipline.
• Ability to balance operational HR tasks with strategic initiatives.
• Project management experience is an asset.
• Experience working with indigenous communities and understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and contemporary issues.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits
• Accrued vacation and sick time
• Pension plan with matching employer contributions
• Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement
• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
• Equitable hourly rates
• Casual dress code