About the Role
The HR Lead builds and protects the people systems of the Alberta Homeless Foundation. They own end-to-end hiring (from headhunting to offers), deliver onboarding and ongoing training, and ensure policy, safety, and inclusion standards are met across all teams. Operating with high initiative and minimal oversight, they track HR metrics, nurture a strong team culture, address issues early, and keep records audit-ready—so every volunteer member is supported, compliant, and set up to do their best work.
Requirements
Talent pipeline owner: sources/headhunts, screens, runs structured interviews with scorecards, conducts reference/background checks
Hiring operations: drafts role briefs, posting plans, selection rubrics, offer letters/volunteer agreements, and onboarding checklists
Training & development: builds/maintains a training calendar (OHS, de-escalation, privacy, SOPs, role skills), tracks completion, and refreshers
Compliance steward: ensures signed policies (code of conduct, anti-harassment, safety, confidentiality), maintains personnel files, and audit-ready records
Safe & inclusive workplace: enforces anti-harassment processes, accommodation workflows, incident reporting, and follow-up actions
Culture builder: designs team rituals, recognition programs, and feedback loops; supports conflict resolution and restorative practices
Performance & accountability: sets clear role KPIs, runs check-ins, probation reviews, improvement plans, and exit interviews
Process discipline: updates HR SOPs, version controls docs, and communicates changes promptly
Data-driven: tracks time-to-fill, retention, training completion, engagement pulse, and diversity of pipeline; reports monthly
High initiative/low oversight: plans weekly priorities, closes loops fast, escalates risks early
Confidential & professional: protects sensitive info, uses secure systems, and models AHF values in all interactions
Cross-functional partner: aligns staffing/training with Operations, Outreach, and Programs; coordinates volunteer scheduling and coverage
About Our Non-Profit
The Alberta Homeless Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization focused on supporting unhoused individuals across Calgary and rural Alberta. We are 100% volunteer-run, with every dollar going directly to frontline services. Our mission is built on compassion, youth engagement, and community-led action.