HR Operations Associate

Job type: Part-time / Full-time - Contract to Hire
Location: Hybrid in Vancouver, BC (in-office required)
Reports to: Head of Finance & Operations
Hours: 20 to 30 hours per week
Salary Range: 35 to 45 CAD per hour

MistyWest is a hardware engineering consultancy that exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind, with a focus primarily on hardware projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

This is a hands-on, growth-oriented HR role supporting MistyWest's core people processes. You will assist in running and maintaining people programs while learning how to scale them in a structured and thoughtful way.

You will support the execution of:

• Performance review cycles
• OKR and KPI tracking
• Compensation benchmarking support
• Recruiting and hiring coordination
• Core HR operations and compliance
• People and culture initiatives

You will work closely with the Head of Finance & Operations and leadership team to ensure processes are organized, documented, and aligned with business needs.

• Support the execution of performance review cycles including scheduling, documentation tracking, and follow-ups
• Maintain performance documentation and assist in calibration preparation
• Assist with compensation benchmarking research and salary band updates
• Support recruiting coordination including job postings, scheduling, candidate communication, and ATS updates
• Help maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Assist with OKR and KPI tracking and documentation
• Contribute to internal culture initiatives and team events such as retreats, workshops, Lunch and Learns, and celebrations
• Ensure HR processes are organized, documented, and compliant

• 1 to 3 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or Talent Acquisition
• Post-secondary education in HR, Business, or related field
• Working toward CPHR designation is an asset
• Experience working in a consulting or technology industry is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable communicating with employees and leadership
• Interest in learning compensation, performance management, and HR systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Experience supporting a consultancy, startup, or technical environment
• Exposure to recruiting coordination or HR administration
• Experience helping plan team events or internal engagement initiatives