Senior Human Resources Generalist

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Senior Human Resources Generalist provides experienced, day-to-day HR operational support with a primary focus on full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, HR documentation, employee relations, leave management, and supporting consistent HR service delivery across the organization.

This is a full-time position based in Dettah Monday to Friday, with occasional visits to Ndilo.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. HR Operations and Administrative Support

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and supervisors.
• Take the lead on assigned key HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, contract management, and leave administration.
• Draft, update, and prepare HR documentation (offers, memos, file notes, letters of expectation), arrange for required approvals, and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, the Employee Handbook, and the Canada Labour Code.
• Maintain confidential HR files and ensure compliance with legislative and organizational standards.

2. Recruitment and Onboarding

• Lead full-cycle recruitment files, including posting, screening, interviews, reference checks, and offer preparation.
• Act as an internal resource for recruitment best practices.
• Coach developing HR Generalists in screening, documentation, interview preparation, and communication.
• Support consistent and welcoming onboarding experiences across YKDFN.
• Maintain recruitment metrics and accurate records in Sage HR and internal tracking tools.

3. Coaching, Mentorship, and Team Capacity Building

• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to developing HR Generalists.
• Demonstrate professional communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Support a collaborative, learning-focused HR culture aligned with servant leadership.
• Identify gaps in processes and help team members develop confidence and consistency.
• Promote shared learning and continuous improvement through constructive feedback.

4. Employee Relations and Workplace Support

• Provide initial guidance on workplace concerns, attendance, and early conflict resolution.
• Assists the HR Director with fact-finding, interviews, and workplace investigations.
• Support developing Generalists in maintaining proper case notes and documentation.
• Ensure HR processes follow fair, consistent, and culturally respectful approaches.

5. Policy, Procedures, and Systems Implementation

• Support the rollout of HR policies, SOPs, templates, and tools.
• Identify workflow improvements and contribute to the development of HR forms and guides.
• Support consistent use of systems including Sage HR and internal databases.
• Provide observations and recommendations to the HR Director for ongoing improvement.

6. Training Development and Coordination

• Assist with coordinating staff training and orientation modules.
• Maintain training and certification records.
• Identify training needs based on interactions with staff and supervisor feedback.
• Support developing HR Generalists in planning and coordinating training activities.

7. Leave Management

• Assists with maintaining leave and attendance records for all staff in accordance with HR policies.
• Advises managers and staff on effective management of leave credits.
• Supports work injury and return to work cases in conjunction with workers compensation.
• Ensures accuracy of leave data in the HRIS system.

8. Reporting and Metrics

• Maintain HR and recruitment tracking systems.
• Work with HR Director to prepare summary reports on recruitment, onboarding, turnover, and HR activity.
• Provide observations related to workforce needs and process improvements.

9. Human Resources Projects

• Assists HR Manager with current and upcoming projects.
• Other job duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum four (4) to six (6) years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• Experience in a senior, lead, or coaching-type HR role is strongly preferred.
• Experience in coaching supervisors and junior human resources professionals.
• Experience working within Indigenous, public-sector, or community-based organizations is considered an asset.
• CPHR designation or active candidacy is considered an asset.

What We Offer:

YKDFN provides a competitive salary that commensurate with experience, Northern Travel Allowance, comprehensive group insurance, pension benefits, and a supportive, culturally diverse work environment.

Open Until Filled.