HR Generalist

The HR Generalist (Full-Cycle Staffing) is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment and onboarding activities for operational and corporate positions across Sutherland Heavy Civil. This role administers hiring processes, coordinates new hire onboarding, maintains employee records, prepares HR documentation, and supports employee lifecycle transactions. The position works closely with Operations Leaders to meet workforce requirements while ensuring recruitment, onboarding, and HR processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and employment legislation.

Location & Travel: This is an in-office position within our West Kelowna office. Some travel to the West Kootenays may be required.

Why Join the Sutherland Group?

• Diverse career opportunities across transportation, logistics, industrial services, and construction

• Competitive pay, comprehensive rewards, and benefits

• Opportunities to build a long-term career, not just a job

• A collaborative culture built on safety, respect, and transparency

• Meaningful work that supports the success of multiple businesses and teams

• Local roots and proud supporters of the communities where we live and work

Compensation & Schedule

$60,000 - $70,000 per year

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including requisition intake, job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offers, and pre-employment requirements.

Partner with Operations Leaders to understand workforce needs and support timely, effective hiring outcomes.

Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a professional and responsive experience.

Source candidates through various recruitment channels and utilize technology, automation, and best practices to improve hiring efficiency and candidate engagement.

Coordinate onboarding activities from offer acceptance through the employee's first 90 days, including documentation, orientation, training, and system access.

Monitor onboarding progress and support successful employee integration, engagement, and retention.

Maintain recruitment and onboarding processes, templates, workflows, and documentation while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and standardization.

Track recruitment and onboarding metrics, analyze trends, and provide reporting and recommendations to support workforce planning and operational decision-making.

Maintain employee records, HR systems, and documentation with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.

Support employee lifecycle administration and HR initiatives, including employment changes, letters, workforce planning, engagement, training, and organizational growth.

Qualifications

Required

2+ years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, human resources, or HR administration.

Experience coordinating full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills with a customer-service mindset.

Experience using HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Microsoft Office, and related HR technologies.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.

Preferred

Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

CPHR designation or active pursuit of a CPHR designation.

Experience supporting operational, trades, construction, transportation, or field-based teams.

Experience developing or improving HR processes, SOPs, workflows, and automation solutions.

Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.

Experience utilizing recruitment technology, automation, or AI tools to improve efficiency and candidate experience.

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Extended health, dental and vision

• Life and travel insurance coverages

• Comprehensive wellness and paramedical support

• Employee assistance program

• Generous pension matching

• Referral bonus opportunities

About Sutherland Group

The Sutherland Group is a family of companies operating across transportation, construction, forestry, environmental, mining, marine, and industrial services. For 30 years, we have invested in our people, supported career growth, and delivered exceptional work for our customers and communities.

Join the Team

Ready to build your career with a team that lives its values every day? We seek people who are Curious & Adaptable, Trustworthy, Humbly Confident, Better Together, and ready to Make It Happen. We'd love to hear from you.

Different perspectives build better teams. The Sutherland Group of Companies is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from any protected basis such as persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America and any other basis under applicable law.