14-Month Fixed-Term Employment (Maternity Leave) | Onsite in Vancouver, BC | Salary: $80,000–$100,000/annum (depending on experience & qualifications) | Must hold a valid Canadian Work Visa

Our client, a global technology organization and one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its People Team for a 14-month fixed-term maternity leave coverage . Reporting to the Senior Director, People Team, the HR Generalist will provide hands‑on HR partnership and support to approximately 250 employees in Vancouver , primarily within a technology and R&D; environment, while also providing remote support to teams in Toronto and Montreal as needed. This is a broad, highly collaborative HR Generalist role spanning employee relations, HR programs and policies, talent development, recruitment, immigration support, employee engagement, investigations, and strategic people initiatives . The successful candidate will partner closely with leaders and employees while helping develop and maintain high-performing, engaged teams.

The ideal candidate is a well‑rounded HR Generalist or HR Business Partner who can operate independently, exercise strong judgment, and comfortably move between strategic and hands‑on responsibilities. The environment is fast-paced and evolving, so adaptability, strong emotional intelligence, communication skills, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the broader People Team will be important.

Responsibilities

- Provide day‑to‑day HR guidance, partnership, and support to leaders and employees within the Vancouver R&D; organization
- Serve as an initial point of contact for employee‑related questions and concerns, appropriately prioritizing and escalating sensitive or critical matters
- Partner with the Senior Director, People Team to develop and implement HR strategies, programs, policies, and initiatives aligned with business priorities
- Coach and advise leaders on employee engagement, team development, performance, and other people‑related matters




- Support employee relations matters , providing practical and thoughtful guidance to employees and leaders
- Participate in workplace compliance matters and support employee investigations as required
- Contribute to talent development and broader learning and development initiatives
- Support employee engagement and retention programs and identify opportunities to strengthen the employee experience
- Provide support related to Canadian immigration processes , including permanent residency documentation and work permit applications
- Support co-op recruitment , including coordination with universities and other recruitment activities
- Contribute to recruitment activities and talent initiatives as business needs arise
- Support the planning and coordination of internal and external employee events
- Work collaboratively with the broader People Team on programs, processes, and special projects
- Provide remote HR support to employees and leaders at the organization's Toronto and Montreal AI sites as needed
- Help foster a positive, team-oriented workplace culture and contribute to ongoing employee engagement initiatives
- Manage multiple competing priorities and respond to changing business needs in a fast‑paced environment
- Take ownership of special projects and additional HR responsibilities as required

Qualifications

- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience , with broad HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner experience
- Ideally 3+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist supporting technical teams
- CPHR designation is considered an asset




- Strong experience providing HR guidance and support to both employees and people leaders
- Demonstrated experience with employee relations , including the ability to navigate sensitive and complex workplace matters
- Employee investigation experience is considered an asset
- Recruitment experience is beneficial, particularly exposure to co-op or university recruitment
- Experience supporting employees within a technology or R&D; environment is preferred, although candidates from other industries with strong transferable HR experience will be considered
- Familiarity with Canadian immigration processes, work permits, or permanent residency support is considered an asset
- Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS is beneficial
- Solid communication, relationship‑building, influencing, and interpersonal skills
- High level of emotional intelligence, sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately
- Comfortable operating independently and providing senior‑level HR support with minimal direction
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Highly adaptable and comfortable working across a broad range of HR responsibilities rather than specializing in a single functional area
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Collaborative and team‑oriented, with a willingness to step in and support the team wherever required
- Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to quickly adapt to changing business needs
- Base Salary: $80,000–$100,000 per year, with final compensation determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, competencies, and job‑related knowledge
- Employer‑paid flexible health coverage from day one
- Employee purchase and discount program
- Free onsite gym, showers, and bike storage
- Lunch subsidy programs with select local vendors

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📌 Human Resources Generalist (Vancouver)
🏢 Benchmark Recruitment
📍 Vancouver