The Recruiter & Business Partner supports YWCA Calgary through a blended role focused primarily on recruitment and talent acquisition (60%), with responsibility for delivering an inclusive, responsive candidate and new-hire experience. The role also provides People & Culture business-partner support (40%) to assigned leaders and departments, advising on routine employee matters, supporting consistent application of P&C; practices and escalating complex or high-risk issues when appropriate. Working closely with hiring managers, Communications, EDI and the broader People & Culture team, this position contributes practical people solutions that reflect YWCA Calgary’s mission, vision and values.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

What We Offer

- Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting, positive change for individuals and our community
- A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
- Comprehensive benefits including an employee assistance plan
- Paid time off (for eligible roles; prorated based on start date and FTE) includes:
- 3 weeks of paid vacation to start
- 6 personal days
- 12 sick days
- A paid day off to celebrate your birthday

Compensation

This position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week with salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Compensation is based on a number of factors, including relevant experience, education, qualifications, and demonstrated skills, with the starting salary typically falling within the posted range.

What You’ll Do

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition





- Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned vacancies, from intake and sourcing strategy through selection, offer and onboarding
- Partner with hiring managers to clarify workforce needs, develop job requirements and establish effective, inclusive recruitment plans
- Source and engage qualified candidates through job boards, professional networks, community partnerships and targeted outreach
- Prepare and coordinate employment offers, ensuring internal equity, accuracy and alignment with approved compensation and hiring practices
- Manage recruitment requisitions, candidate records and hiring workflows in UKG, maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and data integrity
- Monitor recruitment activity, time-to-fill, source effectiveness and other hiring metrics to identify trends and improve outcomes

Onboarding & New Hire Experience

- Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to ensure preboarding requirements, system access, equipment and orientation plans are completed before start dates
- Coordinate onboarding activities that foster early engagement, connection and belonging

People & Culture Business Partnership

- Serve as the primary People & Culture partner for assigned leaders and departments,



building trusted relationships and understanding operational priorities
- Advise and coach leaders on day-to-day people matters, including performance management, attendance, employee development, workplace concerns and offboarding
- Manage routine employee relations matters by assessing concerns, gathering information, documenting findings, recommending options and coordinating timely resolution; escalating complex or high-risk matters as appropriate
- Partner with leaders on workforce planning, role design, team changes and talent needs, connecting business priorities with practical people solutions

Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications or a related field; a CPHR and RPR designations are considered assets
- Two to four years of progressive experience in recruitment and human resources, including exposure to employee relations, leader support, onboarding or other People &Culture; programs

What You’ll Bring

- Experience coordinating multiple priorities, projects or recruitment activities in a fast-paced workplace
- Experience using HR systems and digital collaboration tools, with UKG experience considered an asset
- Strong understanding of candidate experience, onboarding and inclusive hiring practices
- Experience representing an organization at events, career fairs or community engagement activities is considered an asset

Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

YWCA Calgary is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers and clients feel val

📌 Recruiter and Business Partner (Canada)
🏢 YWCA Calgary
📍 Canada