Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $7.5 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, retail, commercial, and agricultural land.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist for Alberta Boot Company, one of Avenue Living's private equity companies. At Alberta Boot Company, we are driven by a singular purpose: to create superior products that honour tradition, foster innovation, and embody the spirit of progress while celebrating the Western spirit. We take pride in crafting products that pay homage to the trailblazers who have forged the path before us, while also inspiring and equipping the next generation to chart new frontiers.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be the first point of contact for our leaders and teams, working collaboratively with the retail, factory, and office teams to support all aspects of the employee life cycle. You will be essential in reflecting the brand’s values, the business’s vision, and the team’s commitment to excellence.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Partner closely with business operations leaders to understand their objectives and align HR initiatives that drive results.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing HR guidance on topics including workforce planning, employee relations, employee engagement, and productivity.

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related inquiries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employee standards.

• With guidance from the Avenue Living People & Culture team, facilitate conflict resolution and investigations, escalating issues as appropriate.

• Support performance management processes including coaching, documentation, and follow-up. Ensure compliance with Alberta Employment Standards Code and company policies.

• Lead and support full employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, HRIS updates, employee changes, and offboarding.

• Assist employees with benefits inquiries and liaise with third-party providers. Support the administration of leaves of absence, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.

• Support payroll accuracy by verifying employee data changes, hours, and leaves.

• Support talent acquisition efforts in partnership with the operational leaders, ensuring timely and effective execution of hiring plans.

• Drive data-informed decisions through regular tracking and reporting of key people metrics.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

• Human Resources Education (Diploma/Certificate/Degree) with a minimum of 3 years' experience in Human Resources, ideally in a retail, manufacturing, and/or multi-site environment.

• Experience within a broad range of HR functions, managing full-cycle recruitment, investigations, performance management, and leadership partnering.

• Knowledge of Alberta employment legislation and workplace standards.

• Proficient with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) systems and Microsoft Office.

• Natural communicator who thrives within a cross-functional team with proven ability to build strong relationships across locations and employee levels.

• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, a keen eye for attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

• Adaptability with comfort living in the grey and the ability to take others’ perspectives and objectives into consideration. Executing our day-to-day work can be a sprint, but achieving our goals and executing our strategy is a journey.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

• Must be willing and comfortable working full-time in the office and able to travel to other retail locations within Calgary, Cochrane, and Banff as needed (driver’s license and reliable vehicle required).

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email peopleandculture@avenueliving.ca*.*