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HR Generalist (experienced)

Calgary, Alberta · Full-time, permanent · Hybrid · $65,000–$70,000 (some flexibility for the right candidate) base + performance incentives ($5-10k/yr, based on performance)

Want to work with an innovative HR Consulting and Recruitment advisory firm with clients across Canada and around the world? A diverse position where you get to work with over a dozen industries, one day you can be doing executive recruitment, the next can be building an HR strategy for growth or leading an HR workshop.

Learn from the Founder

You’ll work side by side with Wilson Wong, the Founder of Modern People Solutions (MPS). Wilson worked in house for small businesses to large, publicly traded and global corporations (TSX and NASDAQ) prior to starting MPS. He helped scale start-ups, expand businesses, re-structure, lead job design projects, navigate major change, executive recruitment, develop HR and Recruitment strategies to be used on a global scale. He is also a former Instructor of the School of Business at SAIT, teaching HR, Management and Organizational Behaviour. Not to mention facilitating numerous continuing education approved courses through the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, Alberta Dental Association (through the Ford Dental Institute), CPHR Alberta and has had renowned companies sponsor his HR workshops.

About Modern People Solutions

At Modern People Solutions (MPS), we’re a Calgary-based HR Consulting and Recruitment Advisory firm working with clients across Canada and around the world, in over a dozen industries. Our clients include equipment dealerships, construction, healthcare (dentists and veterinarians), law firms, nonprofits, international NGOs and more. Some of our clients have won global awards and recognition. See what we do: mpeoplesolutions.com.

The Opportunity

You’ll be joining MPS as an experienced HR Generalist, full-time (must be located in Calgary, have your own laptop/cell, vehicle and it will be a hybrid set up) at a pivotal point where we are growing our team. The Founder is the Principal Consultant, we have a Client Success Manager (Business development and junior HR work), 2 HR Consultants (one that specializes in ERP implementations and another with Executive Compensation) and a Marketing/Events Manager. Please note that we are taking our time to find the right candidate to start in January of 2027 (we are not in a rush to fill this position immediately).

What does the opportunity look like?

You’ll work with a diverse range of clients, floating between HR and Recruitment work. It’s a hybrid role: some days from home, some on site, some travel outside of the city (occasional) and attending networking events (some are in the evening). In the consulting world (compared to in-house HR/Recruitment roles), you’ll need to build and cultivate relationships on a regular basis to build a circle of influence for referrals and to acquire new clients (this can take up to 30% of your time).

• Depending on your skill level, this role will support clients across the full employee life cycle: onboarding, employee relations (performance/discipline) with clients’ employees, terminations, workforce planning, compensation benchmarking, designing recruitment processes and more
• Run full-cycle recruitment: intake, postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, coordinating interviews between candidates and clients, selection, negotiating employment contracts, etc. The recruitment work we for clients is done on a retainer, placement fee (percentage of the candidates salary) or Fractional basis (hourly)
• Design (we have fixed training presentations but they may require some customization for clients, unless it’s a new topic we haven’t delivered on yet) and deliver HR training workshops for our clients
• Build relationships at networking events (some evenings), follow up, and turn connections into COI’s (circle of influence for referrals) or clients (we are a relationship and trust based firm, not a hard sell)
• Help shape new MPS services as we grow (we hold a few strategy meetings throughout the year to brainstorm; we value collaboration, ideas and innovation)
• Help with HR administrative work as needed (our Client Success Manager handles most of it)
• Invite the Founder to meetings with prospects interested in HR Consulting or Recruitment support, as needed
• Limited experience with some of the items above? That’s okay. We’re happy to invest in your development, as long as you have the core areas of HR and Recruitment down and a strong desire to learn and succeed.

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in HR and full-cycle recruitment (a must)
• Proven sourcing skills: you know how to find candidates who aren’t applying, through networking, referrals, using databases, LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, AI sourcing software or innovative methods
• Some employee relations experience, including advising managers on HR best practices and HR laws
• A degree in Human Resources is preferred; we’ll also consider a combination of related education and HR experience
• You are exceptional at building relationships (with employees and prospects), developing trust and have a natural sales ability to create value (our firm focuses on the value HR and Recruitment can bring to a client, we do not compete on price)
• Availability for evening networking events (a few times a month; you’ll have flexibility to adjust your day as needed) and occasional travel outside of the city
• We are a team of high performers, we need someone who can match our passion for HR and Recruitment, the energy to succeed in a fast environment and attitude to do what it takes to support the team/clients
• Nice to have: CPHR or RPR designation (or working toward one); consulting or agency experience; experience in any of our core industries

Why make the jump?

Few roles give you the variety of working with various industries and the full cycle of HR, plus the true ability to shape your future (based on your ability to contribute/perform). Whether that means becoming an HR Business Partner to focus on more strategic HR work, developing further in Recruitment or staying as an HR Generalist.

• $65,000–$70,000 base salary (some flexibility for the right candidate), plus an incentive structure (potential of $5,000 to $10,000 per year, based on performance)
• A training and development allowance to grow your skills (not to mention the direct mentorship from the Founder, who has worked at the executive level with boards, overseeing numerous countries and billion dollar companies)
• Hybrid flexibility: a mix of working from home, on-site work and time out in the community
• A competitive benefits set up, being finalized in 2027
• Variety you won’t find in-house: clients across Canada and around the world, in over a dozen industries
• We have our team and client meetings at the Petroleum Club and host events here as a member

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB