Build your HR career with La-Z-Boy Canada

At La-Z-Boy, we believe in the transformational power of comfort - for our customers and for the people who make our business possible. We are looking for an organized, curious, and people-focused HR Administrator to support our Canadian retail operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone beginning their HR career who wants broad, hands-on exposure across payroll, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, leaves, workplace safety, reporting, and employee programs. You will work closely with the HR Business Partner Manager and leaders across multiple locations, helping keep the employee experience accurate, responsive, and human.

What you will do

- Payroll and employee changes: Support accurate bi-weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and commission employees using Payworks; process employee changes; prepare reports; and assist with payroll reconciliations.
- Benefits and retirement programs: Coordinate enrolments, changes, employee questions, and administrative follow-up for benefit and RRSP programs, including routine reconciliations.
- Employee lifecycle support: Prepare employee documentation, maintain confidential personnel files, complete HRIS updates, and support employees from onboarding through offboarding.
- Recruitment and onboarding: Post roles, manage applicant tracking activities, coordinate interviews and pre-employment steps, prepare new-hire materials, and help facilitate orientation.
- Leaves, disability, and workplace claims: Provide administrative support for leaves of absence, disability matters, and Workers’ Compensation claims by coordinating documentation, tracking status, and partnering with employees, leaders, and external providers.
- Reporting and compliance: Prepare regular HR, payroll, safety,



and compliance reports; help monitor documentation requirements; and research changes to provincial and federal employment requirements.
- Learning, safety, and engagement: Assist with learning-system administration, safety records, employee communications, recognition programs, events, and team-building activities.
- Projects and continuous improvement: Help document processes, create templates and standard operating procedures, support policy updates, and contribute to projects such as system implementations, store openings, and renovations.
- Everyday HR support: Respond to routine employee and leader questions, provide timely customer-focused service, and escalate sensitive or complex matters appropriately.

What you bring

- An interest in building a career in Human Resources. Previous HR, payroll, office administration, customer service, co-op, or internship experience is welcome but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines, changing priorities, and recurring processes.
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee information.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills and a helpful, approachable style.
- Comfort using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the confidence to learn new systems.
- A proactive mindset: you ask thoughtful questions, follow through, and look for ways to make processes better.

Nice to have

- Exposure to Payworks or another payroll platform.
- Experience with an HRIS,



applicant tracking systems, learning management systems, or advantages administration.
- Basic familiarity with Canadian employment standards, human rights, privacy, occupational health and safety, or Workers’ Compensation requirements.

How we work This role is based in Calgary, with regular in-person collaboration and occasional travel to supported store or warehouse locations. The position supports employees and leaders across multiple Canadian provinces, so responsiveness, organization, and a service mindset matter.

Our values

- Courage: We do what is right, try new things, and challenge the status quo.
- Curiosity: We ask questions, embrace change, and continue to learn.
- Compassion: We lead with empathy, support one another, and foster an inclusive environment.

Join us If you are ready to learn, take ownership, and help create a great employee experience, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a brief note or cover-letter outlining why you are the perfect fit for this role!

La-Z-Boy Incorporated and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without discrimination on any ground protected by applicable law. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process; applicants may contact the recruiting team to request support.

Please note: This posting summarizes the primary responsibilities of the role. Duties may change based on business needs.

Benefits

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Have you included a cover letter or brief note with why you are the perfect fit?

Work Location: In person

📌 HR Administrator (Calgary)
🏢 La-Z-Boy
📍 Calgary