People and Culture Generalist

Job Summary

Kindred Construction is a growing, mid-sized Construction Manager and General Contractor operating throughout British Columbia’s Lower Mainland and Sea-to-Sky Corridor. We service commercial, residential, and institutional sectors, focusing on unique, design-forward builds and tenant improvements.

Kindred Construction is experiencing consistent growth and are looking to add a People and Culture Generalist to our People team. Kindred’s people approach is progressive, adaptive to changing societal climates, and lead with diversity & inclusion at the forefront of our People approach – #TeamBuilt.

Roles & Responsibilities

Full Cycle Recruitment & Onboarding

• Facilitate a unique and inclusive onboarding experience for every new hire, preparing and supporting onboarding activities by leveraging HRIS tools
• Assist with full cycle recruitment, including creation of job descriptions, candidate selection and onboarding for all levels of the organization.
• Innovates unique and effective sourcing techniques to identify new and emerging talent for site and office recruitment
• Ownership of recruitment for certain positions, selection & working with each site/team to facilitate smooth onboarding
  
  

Performance, Training and Development

• Analyze current training gaps, research and recommend training opportunities for team members in line with current and future organizational needs.
• Assist with performance management including annual performance reviews, feedback/coaching, goal setting and progressive discipline and the termination process where necessary.
• Prepare employment related documents including employment contracts, progressive discipline letters, termination documentation and investigation notes.
• Advise leadership and collaborate with P+C Director on interpretation of labour laws, upholding & modifying company policies, implementing HR best practices and updating all documentation relating to such items.
  
  

HRIS & Metrics

• Assist with selection and set up of new HRIS, including data entry, customization and monitoring initial functionality.
• Maintains optimal functions of the HRIS, which may include customization, development, maintenance, and upgrades to modules
• Applies knowledge of HR information systems and data in extracting and analyzing current, historical, and forecasted data to support strategic workforce planning using reporting functionality
  
  

Employee Engagement and Culture Building

• Coordinate and work alongside Office Administrator to create and host events for employee engagement and a positive culture.
• Promote and attend company events; promote welcoming and positive attitude throughout Kindred worksites and office.
• Actively promote and facilitate Kindred’s employee recognition program.
  
  

Health & Safety

• Work alongside HSE Manager to assist with WorkSafeBC claim documentation & submittal.
• Assist with Return-to-Work planning, creation of light duties when needed, monitoring training for employees on RTW plans.
• Willingness to participate in Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee.
  
  

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Commerce, Human Resources (or related field), or a minimum of 2 years work experience in an HR Generalist role.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with proven ability to juggle and reprioritize based on business requirements while meeting the demands of a high-volume workload.
• Developing skillset in coaching peers, facilitation, and conflict resolution.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• Must be proficient in Canadian and provincial employment law and regulations.
• Must have advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
• CPHR designation or candidacy an asset.
• Interest and commitment to personal and professional development and keeping current with HR practices and trends.
  
  

Please send your resume to [email protected] with People and Culture Generalist noted in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you!

Kindred Construction is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We believe in the power of a shared table to bring people together in an environment of mutual respect – it is at the core of our Team Built culture. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing teammates without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental/invisible disability, marital status, and any other characteristic covered by appropriate law.