Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Job Title:HR Generalist

Type Full-Time

Location: Fort St. James, BC

Salary: $65,000 to $75,000

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About Us

Nak'azdli Whut'en is a proud Dakelh First Nation located near Fort St. James, British Columbia. Our community is deeply rooted in Dakelh culture, language, and values, emphasizing a connection to the land and a commitment to the well-being of our people and to our Community Vision Plan. We are dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive services that reflect our culture and respect the unique perspectives and needs of our members. At Nak'azdli Whut'en, we strive to provide community-focused services that uphold Indigenous values and address the distinct challenges facing our community.

We recognize that skills and experience can be gained in many ways. If you are interested in this role but do not meet all of the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting growth through mentorship and development opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from community members and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals, and neurodiverse individuals whose knowledge, perspectives, and lived experiences are valued and essential to our work.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist provides day-to-day HR support and is responsible for day-to-day HR operations across recruitment, employee relations, benefits, training and development, performance management, compliance, records, and reporting. Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, the HR Generalist works closely with managers and employees to deliver fair, consistent,



and culturally respectful HR services that support Nak’azdli Whut’en’s operational and community priorities.
The HR Generalist independently manages routine HR processes and makes operational decisions within established policies and delegated authority, referring complex, sensitive, or exceptional matters to the HR Manager.

Recruitment and Staffing

- Coordinate the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, resume screening, interviews, and candidate communication.
- Work with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, define position requirements, and support fair and consistent selection decisions.
- Confirm that required staffing and recruitment approvals are documented; refer approval exceptions to the HR Manager.
- Provide the HR Manager with complete recruitment documentation and approved candidate information. Only the HR Manager prepares and issues employment agreements and offer letters, and prepares amendments, subject to required organizational approvals.

Employee Relations & Policy Reinforcement

- Respond to employee relations concerns, support the HR Manager or external contractor in workplace investigations.
- Advise managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, workplace expectations, and appropriate next steps.
- Resolve routine HR questions within established policies and delegated authority. Escalate harassment or violence allegations,



discrimination complaints, serious employee relations concerns, formal disciplinary matters, and proposed terminations to the HR Manager and designated authorities.

Benefits and Employee Development

- Administer employee benefit programs, including health, retirement, and related benefits, and respond to employee questions.
- Coordinate STD and LTD claims, documentation, employee and provider communications, status tracking, and return-to-work activities.
- Serve as the primary liaison with perks, pension, and insurance providers to resolve eligibility, coverage, enrolment, and claims-related matters.
- Identify training needs and coordinate the development, delivery, and evaluation of training and employee-development programs.

Performance Management

- Support the consistent use of performance-management processes and documentation.
- Guide managers on goal setting, performance feedback, coaching, and performance-improvement plans.
- Provide managers with practical guidance on approved performance processes; do not independently authorize formal discipline or employment decisions.

Compliance Records and Reporting

- Monitor applicable employment legislation, human rights requirements, organizational policies, and HR best practices, and periodically review HR practices and records to support compliance.
- Maintain accurate, current, and confidential employee records in the HR information system and personnel files.
- Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics for management as required, and complete other related duties assigned by the Human Resources Manager.
- Provide verified, approved

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