Temporary Full-Time HR Generalist – Vancouver, BC. The position is a temporary contract, starting ASAP, ending September 2027. The role is excluded from BCGEU membership. The HR Generalist oversees day‑to‑day operations of the Human Resources department and the employee life‑cycle, with expertise in employee wellness, leave management, and employment contracts. The incumbent is the first point of contact for managers and employees regarding HR policies, Collective Agreement application, and legislative requirements, ensuring a high‑quality, service‑driven employee experience. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (37.5 hrs per week). Occasional evenings and weekends may be required to meet departmental needs. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field. Four (4) years of recent, related experience. What You Will Do General HR Manage the department’s day‑to‑day operations. Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR‑related matters. Provide advice and/or services to management regarding all HR functions, including the application of the Collective Agreement, legislation, regulations, and HR policies. Draft, develop and edit documentation related to labour relations and human resources, including employment agreements. Prepare, organise and maintain comprehensive files (e.g., files related to employee leaves, return‑to‑work planning, grievances, hearings, investigations and discipline). Provide expert HR advice/guidance by engaging, developing, coaching, mentoring and supporting managers, employees and teams. Implement and maintain HR policy and procedures. Employee/Labour Relations Lead and/or participate in workplace investigations with varying degrees of difficulty/sensitivity. Support managers in preparing and issuing discipline. Oversee the grievance process including research, interpretation of alleged violations, response development, and Union/Grievor meetings. Mediate labour disputes/grievances and provide advice on employee and labour relations matters. Respond to HR‑related legal requests as required. Provide input to and/or participate in Collective Agreement negotiations. Employee Wellness Manage employee leaves and oversee the agency’s return‑to‑work program, including accommodations and gradual return‑to‑work plans. Maintain a high level of support for employees on leave through regular communication with the employee. Work with agency partners to explore, negotiate and implement reasonable accommodations. Coordinate, develop, implement, evaluate, administer and provide HR services related to employee wellness, occupational health and safety, attendance management, and disability management. Benefits Administration Administer and oversee the agency’s benefit programs, including the agency’s pension plan. Ensure the Collective Agreement and benefits contract terms are applied, and appropriate follow‑up and/or actions are taken. Act as the main point of contact between the HR department and relevant external parties. Complete ongoing reporting requirements, as well as government and funder surveys as necessary. Other Tasks Lead and/or participate in the agency’s involvement in projects that advance the goals of the HR department. Participate in strategic planning for the department. Participate in and/or lead the delivery of employee training sessions. Collect and analyse HR data. Maintain HR information and related records systems. Research and prepare reports related to HR matters as required/directed. Provide backfill coverage for other members of the HR team when required. Protect and uphold confidentiality. Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to respond to inquiries effectively and interact with employees and managers. Excellent time management, organisational, administrative and project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proven ability to proactively anticipate needs and provide solutions. Excellent teamwork skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the pursuit of organisational goals. Excellent customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to interpret and make HR recommendations in accordance with policies and procedures, the Collective Agreement and labour relations legislation. Demonstrated ability to bridge relationships in a unionised environment with a collaborative approach. Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, make sound decisions and be held accountable for results. Demonstrated ability to be sensitive and understanding of individuals’ social realities including issues of race, culture, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, poverty and lifestyle. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, database systems, and web‑based conferencing tools. Knowledge of human resources and labour legislation and government policies, including Employment Standards, Labour Relations Code, Employment Equity and Human Rights Code. Benefits Four (4) weeks of vacation annually. Eligibility to enrol in health/welfare benefits (effective on your first day!) Annual physical activity fund (for fitness‑related items or activities). Annual education fund to take part in career‑related courses or training events. Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Programme (EFAP): counselling support services and wellness resources for employees and immediate family members. Discounted gym membership at Club 16 Trevor Linden and She’s Fit. Perkopolis membership: an exclusive discount programme for a variety of products and services (clothes, furniture, dining, auto, events, etc.). Agency‑sponsored social events (i.e., summer barbecue, annual holiday party, and team days). Eight (8) paid sick days per calendar year. PLEA offers the Municipal Pension Plan to eligible employees as per the plan’s criteria. Minimum Requirements Satisfactory Criminal Record Clearance. Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence and suitable driver’s abstract/claims history. Must have access to a personal vehicle for work‑related travel. This position requires travel in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. Documentation that the applicant is legally authorised to work on an ongoing basis in Canada. 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