We are looking for an experienced HR Consultant to take on a short-term Contract assignment supporting a growing organization in Vancouver, British Columbia. In this role, you will conduct an independent review of the company’s employee handbook and HR manual, assess alignment with employment compliance expectations and recognized HR practices, and present practical recommendations for improvement. This engagement is ideal for a consultant who can provide objective guidance, clear interpretation, and actionable next steps within a limited project timeline.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review the current HR manual and employee handbook to evaluate content accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable workplace standards.<br>• Examine existing policies and procedures to identify compliance gaps, areas of ambiguity, and opportunities to strengthen best-practice guidance.<br>• Provide an impartial assessment of the organization’s HR documentation with consideration for the needs of a small and expanding business.<br>• Summarize findings in a clear, thorough format and deliver a presentation outlining key risks, observations, and recommended revisions.<br>• Advise stakeholders on practical policy updates, procedural improvements, and prioritization of next steps for implementation.<br>• Collaborate with internal contacts to clarify expectations, gather context where needed, and validate how written policies align with current operations.<br>• Support refinement of handbook language to improve usability, consistency, and clarity for future employees and managers.
<p>We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Human Resources Lead to oversee day-to-day HR operations and support the organization's continued growth. Reporting directly to Ownership and supervising an HR Generalist, this individual will partner with Principals, Project Managers, and department leaders to manage the full employee lifecycle, strengthen HR processes, and ensure compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing leadership, employee relations, and operational execution in a technical, project-based environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HR Operations & HRIS</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the implementation of a cloud-based HRIS, developing workflows for onboarding, employee changes, compensation updates, and offboarding.</li><li>Maintain accurate, confidential, audit-ready personnel files, organizational charts, and training and certification records.</li><li>Supervise the HR Generalist and establish consistent HR processes and documentation standards.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain compliance with BC employment standards, privacy legislation (PIPA), and applicable provincial regulations.</li><li>Prepare HR metrics, including turnover, tenure, vacation accruals, overtime trends, and headcount reporting to support leadership decisions and financial planning.</li><li>Support annual compliance reporting and maintain organized, audit-ready documentation.</li></ul><p><strong>Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle recruitment for technical, engineering, project management, and administrative positions, including postings, screening, interviews, reference checks, and offers.</li><li>Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and align recruitment strategies with business needs.</li><li>Coordinate onboarding, orientation, employment agreements, status changes, transfers, and offboarding, including exit interviews and asset recovery.</li></ul><p><strong>Employee Relations & Performance</strong></p><ul><li>Advise managers on performance management, progressive discipline, conflict resolution, and employee relations.</li><li>Support performance review cycles and act as a trusted resource for employee inquiries.</li><li>Promote a fair, transparent workplace while handling sensitive matters with sound judgment and discretion.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits & Total Rewards</strong></p><ul><li>Administer group health benefits and Group RRSP programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and renewals.</li><li>Liaise with benefits brokers and providers, assist with employee claims inquiries, and review plan utilization.</li></ul><p><strong>Health, Safety & Regulatory Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate safety documentation with the internal safety team.</li><li>Support WorkSafeBC and ISN reporting, injury documentation, claims management, modified duties, return-to-work plans, and mandatory medical surveillance programs.</li></ul>