Human Resources Generalist
Top Benefits
About the role
About The Position In the role of HR Generalist, you will work closely with the CEO, HR Specialist, and senior leadership team to implement JHSOK's strategic vision by advancing the objectives of the HR department. You will lead core HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, employee training, and personnel file management. This is a hands-on role where you will drive initiatives to build a ready-to-work workforce while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and JHSOK’s standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate recruitment activities: job descriptions, ad placements, candidate screening, interviews, and reference checks
- Facilitate onboarding for new hires, including orientation and policy reviews
- Prepare and maintain employee agreements, personnel files, and key HR records
- Develop and monitor staff training schedules and ensure regulatory compliance
- Develop and document agency offboarding process
- Support the HR department with documentation, process improvements, and reporting
- Actively collaborate with the HR Specialist (Payroll & Benefits), and the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Committee
- Provide direct support to the CEO and senior leadership team on HR matters
- Maintain regulatory knowledge and best practices in human resources management
- Act as a backup for payroll administration as needed
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of post-secondary education/training in Human Resources/Business Administration or equivalent HR-related experience
- Solid knowledge of employment laws (BC Employment Standards Act, Work Safe BC, BC Human Rights Code)
- Experience with Microsoft Office & Outlook; ability to learn new platforms (recruitment, payroll, communications)
- Strong writing skills for job descriptions and ads
- Ability to address HR-related issues and implement effective solutions
- Familiarity with recruitment, onboarding, and performance management best practices
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and confidentiality
- Self-driven, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Personal integrity, accountability, and professionalism under pressure
Job Conditions
- Must be able to clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector)
- Ability to work on-site, Monday to Friday business hours in downtown Kelowna office
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
- Completion of selected HSABC Training modules for Introduction to Homelessness Sector within first 30 days
Why Work with Us?
- Rewarding opportunity to drive a positive impact on our organization and communities we serve
- Professional development opportunities
- Competitive wages within the sector ($26.52-$30.77/hr based on experience)
- Extended health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching
- 3 weeks vacation and personal time off
About John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay
The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is a registered charity and social service agency operating in the Okanagan community for more than 60 years. Our organization has a strong history of assisting individuals experiencing a variety of challenges and social issues such as poverty, homelessness, mental health concerns, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
Our goal is to contribute to community wellness by offering services that support clients in a number of areas, including providing and assisting with housing, community reintegration, advocacy, support with mental health and addictions, while learning how to be accountable to others and responsible for themselves. It is important to have compassion balanced with strength so that we may provide the best in care for all of our program participants.
The work of JHSOK is possible because of the combined drive and effort of staff and volunteers, interagency collaboration, partnerships with funders, support by the community, and by the amazing and resilient people we serve.
Johann Hari said that, “the opposite of Addiction is Connection”, could we go further then, and say that, “the opposite of Homelessness is Community”? At JHSOK we do just that, we help to bridge the gap and build strong communities, where everyone is welcome, included, and safe.
Human Resources Generalist
Top Benefits
About the role
About The Position In the role of HR Generalist, you will work closely with the CEO, HR Specialist, and senior leadership team to implement JHSOK's strategic vision by advancing the objectives of the HR department. You will lead core HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, employee training, and personnel file management. This is a hands-on role where you will drive initiatives to build a ready-to-work workforce while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and JHSOK’s standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate recruitment activities: job descriptions, ad placements, candidate screening, interviews, and reference checks
- Facilitate onboarding for new hires, including orientation and policy reviews
- Prepare and maintain employee agreements, personnel files, and key HR records
- Develop and monitor staff training schedules and ensure regulatory compliance
- Develop and document agency offboarding process
- Support the HR department with documentation, process improvements, and reporting
- Actively collaborate with the HR Specialist (Payroll & Benefits), and the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Committee
- Provide direct support to the CEO and senior leadership team on HR matters
- Maintain regulatory knowledge and best practices in human resources management
- Act as a backup for payroll administration as needed
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of post-secondary education/training in Human Resources/Business Administration or equivalent HR-related experience
- Solid knowledge of employment laws (BC Employment Standards Act, Work Safe BC, BC Human Rights Code)
- Experience with Microsoft Office & Outlook; ability to learn new platforms (recruitment, payroll, communications)
- Strong writing skills for job descriptions and ads
- Ability to address HR-related issues and implement effective solutions
- Familiarity with recruitment, onboarding, and performance management best practices
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and confidentiality
- Self-driven, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Personal integrity, accountability, and professionalism under pressure
Job Conditions
- Must be able to clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector)
- Ability to work on-site, Monday to Friday business hours in downtown Kelowna office
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
- Completion of selected HSABC Training modules for Introduction to Homelessness Sector within first 30 days
Why Work with Us?
- Rewarding opportunity to drive a positive impact on our organization and communities we serve
- Professional development opportunities
- Competitive wages within the sector ($26.52-$30.77/hr based on experience)
- Extended health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching
- 3 weeks vacation and personal time off
About John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay
The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is a registered charity and social service agency operating in the Okanagan community for more than 60 years. Our organization has a strong history of assisting individuals experiencing a variety of challenges and social issues such as poverty, homelessness, mental health concerns, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
Our goal is to contribute to community wellness by offering services that support clients in a number of areas, including providing and assisting with housing, community reintegration, advocacy, support with mental health and addictions, while learning how to be accountable to others and responsible for themselves. It is important to have compassion balanced with strength so that we may provide the best in care for all of our program participants.
The work of JHSOK is possible because of the combined drive and effort of staff and volunteers, interagency collaboration, partnerships with funders, support by the community, and by the amazing and resilient people we serve.
Johann Hari said that, “the opposite of Addiction is Connection”, could we go further then, and say that, “the opposite of Homelessness is Community”? At JHSOK we do just that, we help to bridge the gap and build strong communities, where everyone is welcome, included, and safe.