Set on 17 acres in the picturesque Village of Naramata, the Centre provides a unique blend of indoor and outdoor accommodations, meeting and event spaces, and a variety of community-focused programs. Unlike conventional hospitality businesses, Naramata Centre emphasizes values-driven operations, balancing financial sustainability with a commitment to community, spiritual reflection, and environmental stewardship.
Founded in 1947 as a Christian leadership training school for the United Church of Canada, Naramata Centre has evolved into a welcoming space for all, offering summer programming, retreats, group bookings and special events inspired by ancient and emerging Christian wisdom tradition and practices. The Centre fosters a sense of belonging and connection for participants seeking a combination of retreat and meaningful educational opportunities through its charitable programming.
HR & Admin Manager
Our Vision is to provide a welcoming community where all people are valued for how they are.
Our Mission is to inspire individual and collective transformation in a safe and inclusive space.
Our Values are Collaboration, Diversity, Integrity, Resilience and Reverence.
Key Responsibilities
The HR & Admin Manager is part of the leadership team responsible for developing and implementing human resources policies, procedures and programs that drive organizational excellence and build a culture aligned with Naramata Centre’s vision and values. The position also leads development of processes and workflows to support effective and efficient operations.
The HR & Admin Manager is responsible for managing HR and administrative functions. The position reports to the Executive Director and works in partnership with departmental managers.
March 1 - October 15 | 32 hours per week, with potential adjustments based on seasonal demands
HR Responsibilities:
HR Policies & Procedures: Develop and implement human resources policies and procedures in alignment with the vision, mission and values of Naramata Centre.
Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new team members. Support managers in making hiring decisions.
Training and Development: In partnership with departmental managers, build and deliver training employee programs. Support senior leaders in building professional development plans.
Performance Management: Develop and oversee implementation of performance management programs. Provide advice and guidance around conflict resolution and disciplinary actions when necessary.
Compensation & Benefits: Administer employee benefits and work with the Bookkeeper to ensure accurate payroll processing.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with employment related laws and regulations.
Employee Engagement: Foster a positive and inclusive work culture through employee engagement initiatives.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Password and System Access Management: Implement and manage a password management system; ensure team members are correctly enrolled or removed from systems.
Document Management: Develop document management plans, policies, procedures and templates.
Training and Coaching: Provide training and guidance to team members on document management procedures.
Accessibility & Confidentiality: Manage document management process related to versioning, collaboration and confidentiality.
Workflows and Collaboration: Support managers and teams in establishing efficient workflows and structures, providing guidance on process improvements and cross-departmental collaboration.
Office Management: Oversee daily administrative operations to maintain smooth office functionality and high productivity standards.
IT and Inventory Management: Maintain IT infrastructure and manage inventory of office supplies to support uninterrupted operations.
Skills & Competencies:
Proven experience in human resources management preferably in the hospitality industry.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Commitment to promoting a positive work environment.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with staff at all levels in the organization.
Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
Experience with document management procedures, systems, and standards.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
Proficiency in HR software, Asana (or similar system) and Google Workspace applications.
Knowledge of document management standards and best practices.
Other Requirements:
Able to work both remotely and on-site, with on-site presence required at least twice weekly during peak operational periods.
Models the centre’s values at all times.
Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector check.
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