Human Resources Associate

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The Human Resources Associate will liaise with other KI Human Resources teams from around the world to help create and implement best practices for our people in Canada, as well as act as the administrator for the programs going forward working closely with our Finance team. You will also play an important role in the evolution of our current people policies and procedures, assisting the transition from ‘start up’ to an established maturing business unit.

We’re looking for an autonomous and energetic team member who wants to have a big impact on our organisation during this exciting time of building and growing and be a strategic driver of our talent and successes going forward. Working days and hours are flexible and this is a part time role initially (0.4 – 0.6 FTE), with the scope to grow as our teams do.

Location, start date and hours

This is a remote role that can be located in any of these three provinces within Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, or Ontario) and is suited to someone who can commence in the role April 2026. This role is part time with the potential for full time as the organisation grows. Part time hours and working days are negotiable, with an expectation of 0.4 – 0.6 FTE being most suitable initially.

We welcome applications from those with experience gained from many sectors who can demonstrate their skills and approach are transferrable to Kaplan International Pathways.

Kaplan International Pathways has equity, diversity, and inclusion as core values. We welcome applications from suitable candidates whatever their background, and especially from women and those who identify as Indigenous and minority ethnic who are under-represented in our workforce at this level.

Main responsibilities and functions:

Reporting to the Vice President of Kaplan International Pathways Canada, the Human Resources Associate will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure a seamless integration of new employees in close cooperation with KIPC managers

• Supporting a recruitment strategy to attract and retain high-performing individuals to continue to enable rapid growth within the organization

• Working closely with the Vice President, Canada to create a distinctive employee value proposition for our team in Canada, aligned with KI’s broader values and goals

• Working closely with the managers to manage and monitor employee performance to foster professional growth and development

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining Human Resources policies and procedures for both federally and provincially regulated operations

• Administering employee benefits program and liaising with KI finance teams regarding payroll requirements

• Staying up to date, communicating and implementing relevant legislative changes

• Ensuring the thorough and timely completion of the onboarding process for all new hires

• Working with other departments to develop regular onboarding requirements for new roles

• Working with the KIPC leadership to ensure the total compensation program (pay, benefits and related compensatory items) remains competitive in relation to local/provincial market conditions

• Supporting Health and Safety efforts to maintain and enhance our safe and healthy work environments

• Developing offboarding strategies to ensure best practices are followed for a graceful separation during voluntary departures

• Participate in KI global initiatives and committees as appropriate, including feeding into critical initiatives and ongoing programs such as our commitment to DEI and sustainability

• Performing other related duties as agreed upon

 Qualifications you will need to be considered for the role:

• A post-secondary degree within a relevant field of study (HR, psychology)

• 2+ years of progressive Human Resources experience

• To be comfortable working autonomously and hands-on across general areas of HR

• Experience creating policies and processes

• In-depth knowledge of both provincial (BC, AB, MB) and Canadian federal labour legislation

• Knowledge and understanding of other related HR legislation

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion on all matters

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• A team player with a preparedness to work together in a growth phase to achieve an outcome

 Physical Requirements

• Sitting

• Standing

• Walking

• Climbing

• Lifting up to 25+ pounds 

• Pulling

• Pushing

• Carrying

• Grasping

• Reaching

• Bending

• Crawling

• Visual Acuity

• Color Determination

• Speaking

• Listening

• May drive a vehicle

Remuneration and benefits

Remuneration will be dependent on your experience; however, you can expect a base salary of between $65,000-$75,000 CAD pro-rated, per annum. We also offer a range of benefits including 4 weeks of annual leave (pro-rated), extended health and dental care plan, employer matched retirement benefits and more.

About us

Kaplan International Pathways Canada is a business unit within the Kaplan International organization which in turn is part of Kaplan Inc, a Graham Holdings Company. We are growing rapidly in Canada, now with two university partners and exciting projects on the horizon. We are looking to expand and support our Canada-based team by bringing on a Human Resources professional who can help us to develop and implement good processes, be a champion for building a strong employee value proposition for Kaplan in Canada and support the team in a variety of internal and externally facing activities.

Kaplan International is a global education leader, with offices and partners in more than 60 countries around the world. Our head office is in the UK, and Kaplan International Pathways Canada (KIPC) works very closely with our Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) businesses. This role can be situated anywhere in Canada and is a remote, work from home role with some travel required from time to time. There is office space available in Edmonton, AB and we have employees in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba.

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Kaplan lnternational is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly.