Description

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

- 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.
- 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.
- 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 team-oriented, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

📌 Senior HR Generalist. – Application deadline: Open until filled. (Yellowknife)
🏢 Yellowknives Dene First Nation
📍 Yellowknife