HR Generalist - Temporary

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The HR Generalist will manage employee relations, HR operations, and project support to foster a positive culture and ensure compliance. Key tasks include coaching leaders on performance management, maintaining accurate HRIS data, and coordinating the full employee lifecycle.

Job details

Pason is the leading global provider of specialized data management systems for land-based and offshore rigs worldwide. Our rental solutions, which include data acquisition, well-site reporting, remote communications, and web-based information management, enable collaboration between the rig and the office. Pason’s energized and focused work environment empowers each team member to push the envelope of traditional thinking to create new solutions to old problems. We place considerable focus on a culture that nurtures imagination in an atmosphere where people are free to perform to their fullest potential in an open and friendly environment. The Role We are looking for a 12-month temporary Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This position will be responsible for employee relations, HR operations, projects and general HR team support. The Human Resources team is focused on attracting and retaining high performing employees, empowering Pasonites, encouraging a culture of learning and development, and supporting our business goals. We support Pason's unique culture and values through recruitment, payroll, benefits, compensation, training and development, and employee relations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Employee Relations * Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and employees on performance management, employee relations, policy interpretation and conflict resolution * Foster Pason’s culture through continuous feedback, open dialogue, and support * Partner with leaders on workforce decisions (i.e. progressions, leaves, terminations) * Identify trends in employee relations and recommend proactive solutions HR Operations * Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS (UKG) and ensure data integrity * Prepare employee documentation, manage files, and ensure compliance with policies and legislation * Administer leave programs (i.e. maternity/parental, unpaid leave etc.) * Complete full employee lifecycle data entry in the HRIS * Stay current on employee legislation and ensure compliance with provincial standards * Maintain continuity of ongoing HR programs and initiatives ensuring seamless coverage during the term * Support or lead assigned projects General HR Support * Support onboarding, offboarding, transfers and exit interviews * Coordinate onboarding activities to deliver a strong employee experience * Conduct exit interviews and identify themes for improvement * Support HR projects and initiatives as needed * Submit annual holiday calendars and full-cycle vacation management Qualifications * 3-5 years of proven Human Resources experience, ideally in employee relations, HR Generalist, or HR Operations roles * Strong knowledge of employment standards, labour legislation, and HR best practices, particularly within provincial regulations * Demonstrated experience coaching leaders and employees on performance management, employee relations, workplace conflict, and policy interpretation * Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion * Experience administering HR processes and maintaining accurate employee records within an HRIS (UKG experience considered an asset) * Solid understanding of the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, leaves of absence, performance management, and offboarding * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong customer service focus * Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities * Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines Education * Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration or Human Resources, or related Perks & Benefits * Competitive compensation packages * Extended health benefits * Work life balance * Health & wellness support * Opportunities to give back * Great vacation time * Employee & family events Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, verification of educational background, a drug and alcohol test (for safety sensitive positions) and criminal background checks.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of HR experience with a strong background in employee relations and labour legislation. A post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration or Human Resources is required.