HR Generalist (Brilliant Harvest)

About the Role: Ready to be the go-to person for everything people at a growing company? Brilliant Harvest is hiring an HR Generalist to build and run our HR function. You’ll find and hire great people, make sure they have a strong start, and support them and their managers through performance, growth, and the occasional tough conversation. You’ll also keep the essentials running smoothly - payroll, benefits, WCB, safety, and privacy. It’s a broad, hands-on role where you’ll have a real say in shaping our culture and how we take care of our team as we grow. Reports to: Finance & Operations Manager Location:  Western Canada, ideally Calgary, in-person in Calgary every 2 months for a few days Responsibilities: Recruitment & Talent Management: • Own full-cycle recruitment, including headhunting, working with management to manage multiple vacancies at once: • Define staffing requirements and develop market-appropriate recruitment strategies within budget • Write compelling job descriptions and postings, and advertise roles across job boards, LinkedIn, and industry networks • Proactively source and headhunt candidates, and build a talent pipeline for hard-to-fill and future roles • Screen resumes and conduct initial phone screens to shortlist qualified candidates • Conduct thorough reference checks • Manage our applicant tracking system and report on recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness • Oversee the interview process, ensure the team is adequately capturing interview notes and providing key takeaways to the next level interviewers. • Coordinate equipment purchases and system setup for new hires • Deliver a positive onboarding experience for every new employee • Manage the full talent lifecycle, including performance planning, role progression, and effective employee exits • Facilitate and administer organizational and departmental training Employee Relations & Performance: • Provide leadership and support to managers and employees on performance, coaching, employee retention, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation and implementation • Ensure practices meet employment standards, human rights legislation, and legal/contractual requirements • Investigate and help resolve employee complaints and requests, developing action plans and disciplinary steps where needed • Lead the facilitation of performance and compensation reviews, including probationary and annual reviews • Conduct exit interviews and share relevant feedback and trends with management Payroll & Benefits: • Process bi-weekly payroll and bonus payments accurately and on time • File voluntary deduction and tax reports • Maintain and administer the company benefits and disability programs Health, Safety & Compliance: • Administer and process WCB claims and related paperwork; file the year-end WCB assessment report • Write, maintain, and regularly update employee policies so they stay current and compliant with employment legislation • Own workplace health and safety for our team • Administer and process WCB claims and related paperwork, and file the year-end WCB assessment report • Protect employee personal information and make sure we handle it in line with privacy laws HR Systems & Culture: • Own our HR system (HRIS), keeping employee records accurate and training staff to use it • Manage our CRM, including user setup, training, and support • Plan and help facilitate staff events throughout the year, including bi-annual company updates, team building events, and team lunches. Skills & Experience • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field • Bonus: CPHR designation or working towards it • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including full-cycle recruitment and payroll administration • Working knowledge of Alberta employment standards, OHS, WCB, human rights, and privacy legislation • Experience administering HRIS and payroll systems • Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information • Strong communicator, comfortable coaching managers and handling difficult conversations • Highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities and deliver on deadlines Why Join Brilliant Harvest? • Be part of a high-performing team led by Remi Schmaltz, an entrepreneur with decades of experience launching and growing agriculture businesses. • Remote-first role with a flexible work environment. • A front-row seat to how AI is changing the way equipment dealers, farmers, and contractors work. • A collaborative culture that values growth, learning, and impact. • Competitive compensation, ESOP, and benefits.