Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. This position is responsible for a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, training coordination, records management, policy support, and benefits administration. The HR Generalist acts as a point of contact for employees and supervisors, helping to ensure a positive, supportive, and culturally respectful work environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, screening, scheduling interviews, and reference checks.
• Prepare offer letters and onboarding packages.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and orientation sessions.
• Maintain up-to-date onboarding materials and checklists.
• Serve as a first point of contact for general HR inquiries.
• Support conflict resolution, coaching conversations, and investigations as needed.
• Promote positive workplace culture
• Support employee engagement and wellness initiatives.
• Maintain and update personnel files and confidential HR records.
• Track employee leaves, probation periods, and performance review deadlines.
• Generate HR reports as requested (e.g., headcount, turnover, training stats).
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the Canadian Labor Code, WorkSafeBC, Human Rights Code, and other applicable laws.
• Provide policy guidance to managers and staff.
• Lead cultural intelligence and sensitivity initiatives to promote understanding, respect, and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Collaborate with finance/payroll to ensure accuracy of HR/payroll data (no direct payroll processing responsibility).
• Coordinate logistics for training sessions and workshops.
• Track mandatory training compliance and support professional development tracking.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute staff events including wellness days, team-building activities, appreciation events, holiday parties, and cultural observances.
• Develop a staff events calendar in collaboration with the HR team and Leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
• Post-secondary studies in business administration, human resources, or similar.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in a Human Resources role.
• Computer literacy skills in Excel, MS Word, and other databases. As well as advanced business writing and grammar skills. Ability to take minutes or shorthand is an asset. • Strong time management and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Highly motivated and has strong interpersonal and people skills.
• Possesses strong ethical standards and work ethic.
• Ability to work in a culturally and politically sensitive environment.
• Ability to balance competing priorities, multitask, and work under pressure.
• Ability to be flexible and to work in an environment that applies cross training within other Departments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong people skills – must have the ability to engage and motivate others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and abide by Cheam First Nations’ Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó:lō culture, traditions and language is considered an asset.
• Experience working with First Nations communities is considered an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s License, Class 5.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
How to Apply
Apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role or similar to [email protected].
Cheam First Nation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. As an Indigenous organization, preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit). All applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application if they are a member of an equity-deserving group. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Cheam. We appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply for the role. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your qualifications.
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