Human Resources Lead

HR Job Posting

Job Title: Human Resources

Lead Date: March 2026

Reports To: Executive Director

The Sarah McLachlan School of Music (SoM) builds inclusive and barrier-free communities of musical learning where children and youth find their voice. With three locations spanning BC and Alberta, the school operates an inclusive, creative, curiosity-focused environment and a strong sense of community throughout.

We are seeking a collaborative, solution-focused, individual to support all aspects of human resources.

This role acts as an independent HR contributor and advisor, managing all HR activities from planning to implementation. If you are a self-managed, people-focused single operator who enjoys not only leading new initiatives and decision-making but also thriving in a hands-on busy, self-directed environment, you are our ideal candidate.

The HR Lead is responsible for advising and partnering with leadership to create and maintain mission- aligned people practices and processes.The role has responsibility for supporting recruitment needs for the organization, developing and managing onboarding, performance review processes, and employee retention expertise and advice that fosters a respectful and engaging environment in support of the culture and mission.

Key responsibilities:

• Assists with building and implementing an annual HR plan and budget
• Regularly attends Leadership meetings
• Recommends, implements and provides training on new and updated policies
• Provides advice, guidance, and support for employee relations policies, procedure and programs
• Works with leadership and managers to create job descriptions and job postings and all facets of the recruitment and onboarding process
• Assists with annual compensation adjustments ensuring both internal equity and external competitiveness
• Administers benefits plans with responsibility for the benefit provider relationship and renewal Implements and manages organization-wide performance management processes that align to the school’s mission, culture and objectives.
• Develops succession plans and supports the organization in setting and managing a training and development budget Assists with initiatives to enhance SoM employee wellbeing and engagement
• Co-chairs the Health and Safety committee
• Collects and analyzes statistics on absenteeism, turnover, vacation, and employee costs

The role requires:

• A degree in a related field
• A CPHR designation
• A minimum of 5 years ‘experience in Human Resources, in a variety of specialty areas.
• And above all, a passion, compassion and commitment for the School’s mission

This is a hybrid role, with the ideal candidate working 50 – 60% in the office and 40 – 50% remotely from home. Because of this, candidates must have a home office situation comfortable for confidential tasks and must have the ability to commute to the Mount Pleasant area of Vancouver, BC.

We recognize that a diversity of human experiences, perspectives, and identities greatly enhances the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive as a community. We foster a diverse and inclusive staff in all aspects of the organizational structure and service delivery.

More information about the Sarah McLachlan School of Music is available at https://www.sarahschoolofmusic.com/

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 based on qualifications and experience. A benefits package is available upon completion of probation.

Please apply with both resume and a cover letter through Indeed.ca. The full job description is available upon request.

The deadline for applications is April 6, 2026.

Thanks to all who apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.