People & Culture Generalist

Chartered Professional Accountants of BC•Vancouver, BC

2d•CA$67,800 - CA$80,450

About The Position

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and people-focused HR professional for the position of People & Culture Generalist. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organization that protects the public interest, supports the CPA profession in British Columbia, and invests in the growth and development of its people. The People & Culture Generalist plays a key role in supporting a positive employee experience across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, policy administration, recruitment support, and other People & Culture (P&C) programs and initiatives. In this 15-month fixed-term role, you will gain broad exposure to the People & Culture function while working with a collaborative P&C team to provide practical, professional support to leaders and employees across CPABC. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys variety, thoughtful problem-solving, building trusted relationships, and contributing to an inclusive, values-aligned workplace that supports CPABC’s culture and strategic priorities.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive human resources experience, including experience supporting recruitment.
High level of initiative to apply HR knowledge in supporting the development of P&C programs, procedures, and process improvement;
Ability to support recruitment activities using sound judgment and strong communication, while contributing to a positive candidate and hiring manager experience;
Experience supporting employee development, engagement, and talent-related initiatives within a small to medium-sized, dynamic organization;
Experience managing and maintaining employee data and records in an HRIS;
Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat, at an intermediate to advanced Level;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with employees, managers, and internal stakeholders, and to build credibility as a trusted P&C resource;
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on details;
Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

CPHR designation, or working toward a CPHR designation, is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support new employee onboarding and orientation to ensure a positive employee experience;
Provide day-to-day guidance to managers and employees on P&C policies, procedures, and workplace issues;
Provide recruitment support as needed, including assisting with job postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, reference and pre-employment checks, offer preparation, and negotiation;
Support hiring managers, as needed, with candidate assessment, interview preparation, and effective behavioural interviewing practices;
Assist with leave administration, disability management, incident reporting, return-to-work planning, and employee accommodations;
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data;
Prepare employment letters, employment agreements, policy updates, and other P&C documentation, as required;
Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation, privacy requirements, and organizational policies;
Assist with employee benefit enrolments, changes, and policy inquiries;
Actively participate as a contributing member of the Social Committee, supporting employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives;
Support organizational health and safety initiatives and actively participate in Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committee activities;
Participate in P&C projects focused on employee experience, process improvement, policy development, and organizational effectiveness.
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.