Human Resource Administrator

Job summary

The role involves maintaining confidential employee records and supporting the full recruitment and onboarding cycle. Additionally, the administrator coordinates performance reviews, manages benefits and leave, and handles general HR administrative tasks.

Job details

The Alberta First Nations Information Governance Centre (Alberta FNIGC) Are you a natural organiser who thrives on balancing precision with people-first care? Human Resources Administrator Alberta FNIGC is a not-for-profit, First Nations-owned organisation advancing First Nations' Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP®) principles and information governance. We're looking for an organised, detail-oriented HR Administrator to support recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and day-to-day HR processes with professionalism, accuracy, and discretion. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit candidates. Connections to Alberta First Nations communities, cultural grounding, and lived experience are valued and will be considered alongside formal qualifications. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate, confidential employee files, records, and HR documentation Support recruitment: job postings, interview coordination, candidate communication, and applicant tracking Assist with on-boarding/off-boarding — documentation, required forms, and process coordination Support the coordination and tracking of performance reviews, probationary reviews, and follow-ups Assist with benefits, leave, attendance, and other HR administrative processes, including payroll-related information Prepare HR letters, forms, reports, and meeting notes Respond to employee and manager inquiries and track outstanding deadlines and follow-ups Maintain organised digital and paper filing systems, including shared folders and HR systems What You Bring Experience in HR administration, office administration, recruitment support, or a related role Strong organisation, attention to detail, and time-management skills Discretion and professionalism handling confidential information Proficiency with Microsoft Office; HRIS/ATS experience considered an asset Clear, professional written and verbal communication Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, OCAP® and First Nations data governance principles Post-secondary education in HR, business/office administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience Please note: relevant experience and community leadership may be considered in lieu of the formal education listed above. This may be your dream job! Alberta FNIGC is an equal-opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Priority consideration is given to candidates who self-identify as Canadian Indigenous, in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Commission Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy. To apply: please send a copy of your cover letter and resume to hr@afnigc.ca before Monday 14, September, 2026.

What you’ll do

The role involves maintaining confidential employee records and supporting the full recruitment and onboarding cycle. Additionally, the administrator coordinates performance reviews, manages benefits and leave, and handles general HR administrative tasks.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in HR or office administration and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with HRIS/ATS experience considered an asset. A post-secondary education in HR or business is preferred, though relevant community leadership and experience may be accepted in lieu.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• HR Administration
• Recruitment Support
• Onboarding
• Employee Records Management
• Payroll Administration
• Microsoft Office
• HRIS
• ATS
• Time Management
• Confidentiality
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• OCAP Principles
• First Nations Data Governance
• Office Administration
• Detail Orientation

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Consulting
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services