People & Culture Senior Generalist
YOUR DAILY MISSION: Eat, sleep, and breathe our culture, ensuring it is the thread that is woven through all of our employee programs.
WHO ARE WE?We've been making kick-ass coffee for over 25 years.
We're Canada's #1 selling Whole Bean coffee. All our coffee is 100% Organic and Fairtrade, roasted right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains smack dab in the middle of nowhere.
And it's not just our coffee that's good. We've been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work since 2015. We work hard and have fun. That's how we roll. It's part of how we wake up the world.
WHO ARE YOU?
You don't just like people, you connect with them. You understand them. You care about them. A lot. But as you know, with great people practices, comes the need for great processes. Which is why you are an incredibly organized critical thinker. Thoughtful and intentional, you can take all the pieces of the people puzzle and connect them together. Most importantly, you are FUN. Toby vibes? Absolutely not. You inject fun into all aspects of work, and invite others to do the same. Damn. Are we… a perfect match?
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Dazzle, inspire, repeat. We've got big dreams as a company and you will create and support programs that enable our employees to bring those dreams to life. From recruitment to employee engagement to performance management, you've got it covered. You will make sure prospective and current employees feel welcome, respected, appreciated and part of the Kicking Horse Coffee community. You'll help our people build the skills they need to be successful now and in the future.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and manage kick-ass people programs that enable all employees to contribute to our company's success, in a way that ignites our culture.
- Oversee recruitment initiatives. Engage talent, grow talent pools, and get creative in finding kick-ass people!
- Support leaders on performance management and employee engagement, from coaching, to managing feedback channels, to creating action plans.
- Regularly review, update, and continuously improve our processes, programs, and guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or continuous education in Human Resources.
- Minimum 5 years experience as an HR generalist.
- Data analytics, reporting and HR systems experience.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of BC Employment Standards.
- Solid skills with MS Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint and maybe even Planner and SharePoint.
- Experience in payroll will be an asset.
- Willing and able to work out of our headquarters in Invermere, British Columbia.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS
LOVE You BYOE (bring your own energy, baby!) You make work fun. People love to work with you! You are a connector, you build trust and maintain incredibly strong working relationships.
AWAKE You annihilate mediocrity! You bring your A-game and when you make a mistake, you dust off, learn from it, and do better next time.
INTENTIONAL You are an exceptional communicator. You are clear and concise in your verbal and written communication. You balance grammar, creativity, and personality in any written communication. Adaptable and flexible, you know how to manage time and your priorities effectively.
SOPHISTICATED You hold a high standard for quality, and understand it is all in the little details.
COURAGEOUS You are a vault. You maintain the highest degree of confidentiality of our employees.
OTHER INFORMATION
- This is an onsite position located in Invermere, BC.
- This position works Monday to Friday, 8-hour days. Your day will start anywhere from 8:00 am to 9:00 am and roll from there.
PERKS TO PIQUE YOUR INTEREST
When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen. The following perks and programs have been designed with intention, to ensure our people prosper.
- The Dough: The annual salary, depending on experience, is $70,000 - $85,000
- Comprehensive Benefits: Designed to support employee wellness and mental health, our benefits program is as full as our mugs! In addition to our standard medical and dental coverage, we offer:
- $700 wellness and recreation allowance annually.
- $2,000 flexible paramedical services coverage per year.
- A whole heck of a lot of time off including 4 weeks of paid vacation after one year of work.
- Celebrate your birthday with a paid day off and a $100 gift certificate to your local business of choice.
- Access to emergency or crisis support through our Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Mug Fillers: Damn good discounts on coffee beans and have all the caffeine you will need to keep you fuelled onsite.
- Community Giving: Our Dream Fund provides Kicking Horse Coffee dreamers with financial funding to put towards community projects.
- Continued Education: All employees have access to world-class, online learning through our partnership with Harvard ManageMentor.
- Exceptional Human Beans: Working with a kick-ass team? We think that is the best perk of all. Our crew of coffee lovers love what they do and are great at it too!
Sound like your cuppa? You should probably apply. Create your account with our candidate portal (through Get Hired) and submit your resume and application form. Since you're more than just a resume, please be prepared to answer a few questions about yourself including:
- Tell us one thing about yourself we would not find on your resume.
- Why do you want to work with us?
- What inspires you about small-town, mountain living?
Love means welcoming everyone to ensure an inclusive place for all. We seek team members from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.