Manager, People, Culture & Administration in Calgary, Alberta at Cerebral Palsy Alberta

Job Overview

Are you an experienced HR and administration professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and keeping an organization running smoothly?

Cerebral Palsy Alberta (CPAA) is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Manager, People, Culture & Administration to join our leadership team.

This is a unique dual leadership role that combines Human Resources and People & Culture with comprehensive organizational administration. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable supporting employees and workplace culture as they are managing facilities, contracts, leases, vendors, and day-to-day administrative operations.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, you will play a key role in supporting our employees, strengthening organizational practices, and ensuring efficient operations that contribute to CPAA's mission.

What You'll Do

• Lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, professional development, and offboarding.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture through employee engagement, recognition, and wellness initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, HR policies, and employment legislation.
• Oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, RRSP contributions, leave management, and HR systems.
• Ensure compliance with Alberta employment legislation, workplace health and safety requirements, and HR best practices.
• Support organizational development, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and manage all organizational administrative functions, ensuring efficient and effective daily operations.
• Oversee facilities management, including office maintenance, repairs, security, accessibility, and related services.
• Manage organizational contracts, office leases, renewals, service agreements, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Develop and improve administrative processes, systems, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate organizational events, staff activities, and internal initiatives.
• Supervise and support assigned HR and administrative team members.
• Collaborate with the President & CEO and leadership team on operational priorities, strategic initiatives, and organizational decision-making.

Please note: This position carries substantial hands-on administrative and operational responsibilities in addition to HR leadership. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys both areas and can confidently balance their competing priorities.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in human resources, payroll, and administration.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta employment standards, payroll requirements, and HR practices.
• Hands-on experience with payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and policy development.
• Experience managing office operations, facilities, contracts, leases, and vendor relationships.
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

The Following Would Be an Asset:

• Experience working in a nonprofit organization.
• CPHR designation or progress toward certification.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• On-site position primarily based in a professional office environment. Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
• Regular computer use and prolonged periods of sitting, with intermittent walking and standing.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional additional hours outside the regular work schedule may be required to meet operational needs.

How to Apply

If you are a well-rounded HR and administration professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and cover letter, outlining your relevant experience in both human resources and organizational administration.

Cerebral Palsy Alberta is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.