Between Friends Job Board
Human Resources Generalist
Description
Join Our Team as an HR Generalist at Between Friends!
Are you organized, people-focused, and passionate about supporting inclusive workplaces? Do you enjoy coordinating recruitment, managing data, and helping teams run smoothly? If so, Between Friends is looking for an HR Generalist to support our recruitment, placement, and program coordination efforts.
This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across hiring, staff support, and administration while helping ensure people are meaningfully connected to programs that build community and belonging.
Who We Are
At Between Friends, we’re all about creating connections, embracing diversity, and celebrating every individual. We run inclusive programs and development opportunities where people of all abilities can come together, have fun, and build meaningful friendships. Our mission is simple but powerful: to create a community where everyone can connect, grow, and belong.
The Role
The HR Generalist provides essential administrative and coordination support across recruitment, personnel placement, supervision, and data management. This role supports hiring processes, maintains accurate staff and volunteer records, and helps ensure individuals are effectively matched to programs based on organizational needs.
Working closely with supervisors and program teams, the HR Generalist supports day-to-day staff and volunteer engagement, tracks progress and performance, and contributes to smooth program operations. This role also supports data entry, reporting, and administrative functions that strengthen overall service delivery and organizational efficiency.
What You’ll Do
Recruitment & Personnel Support
- Assist with the full cycle of recruitment, including posting job opportunities, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and preparing interview materials
- Support onboarding processes by coordinating reference checks, gathering background information, and preparing intake documentation
- Work with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and match candidates to appropriate roles based on skills, experience, and program requirements
- Maintain organized personnel files and recruitment records in alignment with organizational and privacy standards
Placement & Program Coordination
- Assist in assigning staff and volunteers to programs based on organizational needs, qualifications, and availability
- Provide administrative support for placement processes, including updating schedules, confirming assignments, and communicating changes
- Track participation, progress, and performance, and flag any concerns or gaps to supervisors
Supervision & Staff Support
- Help monitor attendance, performance, and compliance with organizational policies
- Provide support in addressing minor workplace concerns and direct staff to appropriate resources or escalate as needed
Data Entry & Reporting
- Collect, enter, and maintain accurate data related to recruitment, placements, training, timesheets, and program participation
- Prepare reports, summaries, and statistics to support program evaluation and workforce planning
- Ensure data is securely stored and regularly updated to meet reporting and compliance requirements
Program & Administrative Support
- Maintain communication with staff, volunteers, and internal teams to ensure strong coordination
- Support supervisors in evaluating staffing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Perform general administrative duties including filing, scheduling, document preparation, and communications
Other Duties as Required
- Assist with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer resources as needed
- Provide additional administrative and operational support to ensure effective program delivery.
Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented and organized professional who enjoys supporting people and processes behind the scenes. You thrive in collaborative environments and are confident in managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. You are proactive, adaptable, and committed to helping create a positive and inclusive workplace where staff and volunteers can succeed.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
Purpose-Driven Work - Make an impact every day by supporting a mission that brings people together and celebrates diversity.
Great People - Work with a supportive team that takes a genuine interest in you and your work.
Fun Environment - We work hard, but we also play hard! Team meetings, community events, and plenty of laughter included.
Room to Grow - We’re committed to professional development and will support your growth every step of the way.
Work Schedule
This position follows a part-time schedule of 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Monday & Friday: Work from home
Tuesday – Thursday: In-office in Calgary
At Between Friends, we value diversity and recognize that individuals bring unique experiences and perspectives that strengthen our organization. We believe that adding new ideas and diversity of thought to our teams is essential to achieving our mission of providing social, recreation, and development opportunities where people with disabilities can connect, grow, and belong.
Posting Close Date
This posting will remain open until May 3, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Privacy and Hiring Process
Between Friends may use artificial intelligence (AI)–based tools to assist with parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications or resumes. These tools support—but do not replace—human judgment, and all final hiring decisions are made by people.
Personal information is collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
Compensation
$21.00 - $23.00 per hour