Job Description

Manager, People & Culture

Full-time | Hybrid - Edmonton, Alberta

About The Newcomer Centre

At The Newcomer Centre, we believe that when people feel safe, supported, and connected, communities thrive. Guided by our values of Compassion, Empowerment, Accountability, and Interconnectedness, we build a workplace and community where newcomers--and those who serve them--can grow, contribute, and belong.



Learn more at www.newcomercentre.com

About the Role

The Manager, People & Culture plays a key role in shaping an inclusive, connected, and forward-thinking workplace.



This role ensures that people systems and processes work seamlessly together to support compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement. With a focus on integration and alignment, the Manager strengthens how HR practices connect across the organization; linking data, policy, practice, and culture in ways that enhance both efficiency and an empowered employee experience.



Balancing process oversight with people leadership, the Manager turns strategy into practical solutions that bring clarity, connection, and care across the workplace.

Key Areas of Contributions

Lead and mentor the People & Culture team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. Coordinate HR systems and processes to ensure integration, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Partner with leaders to support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning. Support implementation and application of HR policies, audits, and process improvements. Contribute to organizational culture initiatives that strengthen engagement, belonging, and recognition. Guide learning, health, and safety initiatives that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and compliance. Coordinate HR systems and processes to ensure integration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

What It Takes

We recognize that people build knowledge and skill through both formal learning and practical leadership. Success in this role comes from blending education with hands-on experience leading people, strengthening systems and workplace culture.


Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Minimum five (5) years of progressive and practical HR experience, including leadership of people or projects. Strong understanding of employment legislation, OHS, and HR best practices. Demonstrated experience integrating systems and improving HR operations. Skilled communicator who leads with a people-first mindset, navigating change with empathy and confidence. Brings steadiness, humility, and courage when working within strong cultures and differing perspectives; able to build trust, invite dialogue, and move forward amid resistance or competing priorities. Demonstrates cultural humility and an active commitment to equity by questioning dominant norms, recognizing systemic bias, and ensuring that policies and practices honour the experiences and strengths of all employees.

Assets:

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or in progress. Experience in leadership development, change management, or non-profit HR settings.

What You Bring

You are a collaborative and grounded leader who balances structure with empathy, and people with process. You understand that systems serve people, and that sustainable change takes trust, clarity, and courage.



You bring:


Curiosity and critical thinking. You ask how systems, policies, and practices can work better for people. A steady, coaching approach that builds confidence and shared accountability across teams. A genuine commitment to inclusion and equity, approaching change with humility and awareness of power, privilege, and bias. The ability to navigate complex relationships and competing priorities with professionalism, empathy, and care. Comfort with HR systems and data-informed decision-making, while keeping human connection at the centre. A spirit of collaboration and continuous learning, using feedback and reflection to improve results and relationships. A deep connection to our core values of Compassion, Empowerment, Accountability, and Interconnectedness.

Our Commitment

The Newcomer Centre is committed to equitable hiring that honours diverse experiences and removes barriers for newcomers, racialized, differently able, 2SLGBTQIA+, and underrepresented communities.



We value lived experience and encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet every listed qualification. Accommodations are available at any stage of the process upon request.