Human Resources Generalist Jobs

The Company:

At Valens, we believe in creating products for those who need them. We do things the right way without ever cutting corners. Whether it’s medical or recreational, local or international, we’re pursuing meaningful extraction, formulation, product development and testing to bring purposeful cannabis to the people.

We each have our unique story, but we have a common goal of creating exceptional products with the end user in mind. We celebrate team wins, big and small, by recognizing the role that everyone has played in it. It is about growing together, learning together and making a positive difference.

AT VALENS, IT’S PERSONAL.

The Location:

• Don’t miss this opportunity to help build and shape the growing cannabis industry!
• Immerse yourself in an environment where championing the individual is not just a motto, it is a daily practice and how we succeed as a team.
• Live, work and play in the sunny Okanagan where nature is at your doorstep.

The Opportunity:

Job Overview

Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Operations, the HR Generalist is primarily responsible for supporting the Operational HR team with day-to-day HR tasks and plays a role in working with the Director, HR Operations, Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), corporate and retail leaders, to help move HR initiatives forward.

In this role, no task is too small or too big; the successful candidate will support a broad range of HR and administrative functions.

If the prospect of becoming an integral part of our HR team interests you, the HR Generalist role is an excellent opportunity! Critical skills for this position include professional discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality, strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organization and time management, and the ability to work efficiently. Our company is no stranger to change so it is essential the candidate is adaptable and has a positive go-getter attitude to match our fast-paced environment and evolving business needs.

Role and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing daily management of the general HR email inbox and addressing them independently where appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participating in peer review of work from other HR team members as requested, to confirm accuracy, reduce risk, broaden perspective, and encourage shared learning.
• Keeping up to date with current HR trends, best practice, and legislation changes in the provinces we operate in.
• Reviewing and working with documentation from confidential personnel records to provide information to the HR team.
• Drafting and reviewing a variety of employment letters.
• Completing and coordinating the administration, tracking, and auditing of documentation and information involved in the full employee life cycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance check-ins, corrective action plans, disciplinary actions and terminations, including exit surveys.
• Providing HR support to the Kelowna Corporate Office and operational facilities.
• Providing oral and written employment verifications for current and former employees, while ensuring that proper consent and disclosure practices are followed.
• Completing HR/Payroll documentation updates on the company-wide intranet as needed.
• Pulling employee personnel files as needed and supporting HR audits.
• Acting as first point of contact for all internal Human Resources inquiries for the HR Operations team
• Building and editing HR materials which may include templates, tools, and training resources to improve overall efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience.

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HRIS, training, and payroll systems is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Experience supporting a mid-sized company operating in multiple Canadian provinces is an asset.
• All successful candidates are required to pass background checks.
• Good understanding of employment legislation
• Experience working in HR for a manufacturing company, or a highly regulated industry is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or relevant experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Highly accountable and able to support project plans to move them forward.
• Candidates who have obtained or are working towards their CPHR preferred.
• 1-2 years of HR experience is preferred.

As a valued member of the Valens team, you will enjoy:

• A top-notch extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental
• Competitive total compensation and incentives
• An entrepreneurial and innovative environment that fosters growth and continuous learning

We are grateful for the interest in this role from all candidates, however, we will be contacting only those that are selected for next steps in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

The Valens Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and safe workplace where all of our team members have equal opportunity to succeed. We know this begins with recruitment. To honor our commitment, Valens encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, ages and abilities.