About Zen Residential

Zen Residential Ltd. is a growing residential property management company managing multifamily and single-family homes across Alberta and Saskatchewan. We are committed to creating exceptional experiences for our residents, property owners, and employees while building strong communities.

We believe strong communities start with strong teams and are focused on creating a workplace where people are supported, accountable, and given opportunities to grow.

About The Role

Zen Residential is looking for an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to lead our People and Culture function. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is comfortable operating independently, providing trusted advice to leaders, and taking ownership of both day-to-day HR matters and longer-term people initiatives.

The HR Manager will oversee employee relations, workplace investigations, policies, onboarding, training and development, employee engagement, performance management, and HR systems and processes. You will work closely with leaders across the organization to provide practical HR guidance and ensure a consistent employee experience.

What You Will Do

- Own employee relations and workplace concerns, leading investigations and complaint management with professionalism and discretion.
- Support leaders through performance, discipline, and difficult employee situations.
- Develop, implement, and standardize HR policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Own onboarding and employee orientation, and support the full employee lifecycle.
- Lead leader and employee training, with Respectful Workplace training as a priority.
- Support leaders with hiring and people decisions, particularly for senior and critical roles.
- Own employee engagement survey activities, from planning through action planning and follow through.
- Lead culture initiatives and manage the Core Values Recognition Program.
- Drive HR technology and process improvement,



including the effective use of AI in day to day HR work.
- Ensure HR practices comply with Alberta Employment Standards and other applicable requirements.
- Provide oversight and support to the Recruiter.

What You Bring

- Significant generalist HR experience, with hands on ownership of employee relations, investigations, and policy work.
- CPHR designation, or active pursuit of one, is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and coaching managers through sensitive employee situations.
- Experience developing and delivering training, including Respectful Workplace or similar programs.
- Working knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards and HR compliance.
- Experience owning employee engagement surveys, including action planning and follow through.
- Familiarity with HRIS or payroll systems, such as Payworks is an asset.
- A confident technology user who knows how to use AI to work faster and better, while protecting confidentiality and applying sound HR judgment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills across all levels of the organization.
- A proactive, solutions oriented mindset and the confidence to own outcomes.

Why Join Zen?

- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Paid vacation
- Education reimbursement and career development opportunities
- Career growth within an expanding organization
- The opportunity to shape and strengthen People & Culture programs and make a meaningful impact across the organization

Interested in helping shape the next stage of People & Culture at Zen Residential? We would love to hear from you. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Zen Residential Ltd. is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities and are committed to providing an equitable recruitment and employment experience for all.

📌 HR Manager (Edmonton)
🏢 Zen Residential
📍 Edmonton