Why should you be a part of Kepler Academy?

At Kepler Academy you have an opportunity tobe a part of Edmonton and area's largest childcare provider. An organizationthat puts people first, supports growth, offers health & wellnessinitiatives, strives for a positive workplace culture, and a competitive fullcompensation package. Which includes:

- Paidsick and wellness days
- Paidvacation days and additional stat holidays
- GroupBenefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance
- Companymatched RRSP/TFSA plan
- Employeeperks and discounts with local partnerships
- Paideducation and internal growth opportunities
- Employeediscounted childcare at Kepler Academy

Role Overview

This is a in-person position working at ourHead Office in West Edmonton. Reporting to our Director of Human Resources, theHuman Resources Generalist is responsible for all functions of HR, including HRadministration, recruitment support, WCB management, employee engagement, and performancemanagement. This role requires close collaborations with managers to foster apositive workplace culture, ensure legislative compliance, and supportorganizational goals through effective people practices.

This role requires travel to all Keplerlocations within Edmonton and surrounding areas on a quarterly basis.

Key Responsibilities

- Respond to daily HR inquiries in a timelyand professional manner
- Create and maintain job descriptions andjob postings
- Screen resumes and conduct candidatepre-screen interviews
- Support recruitment activities andrecommend best hiring practices
- Prepare employment offers and employmentagreements
- Manage onboarding activities and ensurecompletion of new hire requirements
- Facilitate HR Orientation for the newSupport Team employees
- Administer HR processes throughout theemployee lifecycle, including employment documentation, work authorizationcompliance, certifications, and employee records.




- Support employment and terminationprocesses by providing HR best practice recommendations
- Develop, maintain, and communicate HRpolicies, procedures, and the employee handbook while ensuring compliancewith employment legislation and organizational standards.
- Provide guidance to managers andemployees on employee relations, performance management, disciplinarymatters, employment legislation, and HR best practices
- Conduct workplace investigations, providerecommendations, and support managers with coaching, progressivediscipline, and conflict resolution.
- Support employee engagement initiatives,surveys, recognition programs, and culture-building activities thatenhance the employee experience.
- Support benefits administration, annualcompensation reviews, employee inquiries, and related HR programs.
- First point of contact for WCB claims management
- Partner with managers, employees,healthcare providers, and WCB to coordinate return-to-work programs
- Monitor active claims and support casemanagement activities, including modified work arrangement.
- Participate in health and safety committeemeetings, promoting compliance at centre level, and assisting with actionplans
- Build strong relationships with leadersthrough quarterly site visits
- Promote a positive, inclusive, andrespectful workplace culture

You will possess the following:

- Strongattention to detail and accuracy
- Excellentorganizational and time management skills
- Demonstratecritical thinking and creative problem-solving qualities




- Excellentinterpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal; with theability to communicate and collaborate effectively with variousstakeholders in a qualified manner
- Abilityto make decision with sounded judgement and in accordance with the AlbertaEmployment Standards
- Abilityto handle multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paceddecision-making environment
- Abilityto work as both an individual contributor and within a team environment
- Abilityto handle confidential information with discretionEffectiveinterpersonal, consultative and relationship management skills to buildand maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders
- Willingnessto consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with theoverall organization and emphasizes the identified mission, vision,guiding principles, and values of the organization

Qualifications and Requirements

- 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human ResourcesManagement or related field
- CPHR designation or working towards designationwould be considered an asset
- Comprehensiveunderstanding and working knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards, HumanRights Legislation, Occupational Health & Safety, WCB, and best HRpractices.
- Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Excel and OneDrive
- ValidClass 5 Alberta Driver’s License
- VulnerableSector Police Check

Kepler Academy welcomes people from allbackgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our largely diversecommunity of Kepler Academy employees. Kepler Academy is proud to be an equalopportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for allemployees and applicants.

Join our extraordinary team today and be partof a Top Choice Childcare organization!

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📌 Human Resources Generalist (Edmonton)
🏢 Kepler Academy
📍 Edmonton