Senior Human Resources Generalist
Make a meaningful impact where people are at the heart of everything we do.
Are you an experienced Human Resources professional who thrives on variety, values meaningful work, and enjoys building strong relationships across an organization? Do you take pride in rolling up your sleeves to handle administrative details just as much as you enjoy coaching leaders and influencing organizational culture?
If so, we'd love to meet you.
As our Senior Human Resources Generalist, you will be the organization's sole HR professional, serving as both a trusted strategic advisor and the hands-on expert responsible for delivering the full spectrum of Human Resources services. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and the ability to make a lasting impact within a mission-driven non-profit organization.
No two days will be the same. One moment you may be coordinating onboarding paperwork, updating employee records, or administering benefits. The next, you'll be partnering with senior leadership on employee relations, organizational planning, performance management, policy development, and complex people matters. You are equally energized by the administrative details that keep an organization running and the strategic conversations that help it grow.
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity is one of the most trusted and recognized non-profit brands in the world. As a homebuilder and developer, Habitat brings the community together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. With the help of sponsors, donors, community partners and volunteers, we build homes alongside future Habitat homeowners to provide a solid foundation for better, healthier futures.
Habitat Southern Alberta also operates one of the largest and most successful ReStore operations in Canada. The ReStore is a social enterprise that sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, and building materials. Habitat operates three retail outlets (two in Calgary and one in Medicine Hat) and an online store.
Who You Are
You are a seasoned HR professional who genuinely enjoys every aspect of Human Resources—from organizing personnel files and completing administrative tasks to advising executives on complex people matters.
You understand that outstanding HR is built on both strategic thinking and exceptional execution. You are comfortable working independently, making informed decisions, and managing competing priorities without sacrificing quality.
Most importantly, you believe that every interaction matters.
You bring:
- Several years of progressive Human Resources experience across multiple HR disciplines.
- Experience managing the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through offboarding.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practices, and workplace compliance.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proven experience coaching managers and advising senior leadership.
- The confidence to work independently as the organization's sole HR professional.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- High ethical standards with an unwavering commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
What You'll Do
As the Senior Human Resources Generalist, you will:
- Lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, orientation, performance management, employee development, offboarding, and succession planning.
- Manage all HR administration, ensuring accurate records, documentation, reporting, and compliance with employment legislation and organizational policies.
- Serve as a trusted coach and advisor to senior leadership on employee relations, performance management, workplace culture, conflict resolution, and people strategy.
- Foster an inclusive, respectful, and engaging workplace culture that reflects the organization's mission and values.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Administer employee benefits, leaves, accommodations, and HR systems.
- Provide guidance on legislative compliance, employment standards, and HR risk management.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Support employees with empathy, professionalism, and sound judgment while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
The Qualities That Matter Most
Success in this role requires more than technical HR expertise. We are looking for someone who leads with:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Compassion
- Empathy
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Confidentiality
- Accountability
- Self-direction and initiative
- Adaptability
- Exceptional time management
- Attention to detail
- A collaborative, service-oriented mindset
Why Join Us?
Working in a non-profit means your contributions extend far beyond HR. Every policy you develop, every employee you support, every leader you coach, and every successful hire helps strengthen our ability to serve our community and fulfill our mission.
This is an opportunity to build trusted relationships, influence organizational culture, and make a meaningful difference every day.
If you're looking for a role where your expertise, compassion, and leadership will have a visible impact—and where you're excited to embrace both the strategic and the administrative sides of Human Resources—we encourage you to apply.
Location
This position will be based in Calgary, Alberta.
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent, In-person
Benefits
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Application Deadline
Until a suitable candidate is found
Please send a cover letter and resume in one PDF file outlining how your background makes you the right candidate for this important role, along with your resume to [email protected].
Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for your interest in this position. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $80,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Human resources: 5 years (preferred)
Location:
- Calgary, AB T2E 7M8 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
