Saltworks Technologies is a leading Canadian cleantech company solving two of the world's most pressing industrial challenges: water sustainability and critical minerals supply. We design and build advanced industrial water treatment and lithium refining systems for some of the world's most recognized companies – in semiconductors, mining, automotive, and more. Saltworks is a 2025 Fast 50 Company and EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner.

The role:

Saltworks Technologies is seeking an HR Generalist to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director of HR, this is a hands-on role initially focused on high-volume recruitment and onboarding. Over time, this position will also support HR operations and employee engagement. This role is well-suited to someone with at least 2 years of high-volume recruitment experience who is interested in expanding their skills into a more well-rounded HR Generalist role.

This is an on-site role at our office in Richmond, BC, with limited opportunity for remote work. You must be located in or be willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland.

Key responsibilities:

• Support full-cycle recruitment, including drafting job postings, sourcing candidates, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and assisting with job offers.
• Contribute to recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives across platforms such as the company website, LinkedIn, and Indeed.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, align on candidate profiles, and help ensure recruitment progresses in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update job postings, track applicant activity, and manage records within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support onboarding by preparing documentation and ensuring new hire information is accurately entered into our Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Provide administrative and operational support across core HR functions, including employee lifecycle changes, policy administration, and HR reporting.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as they arise.

You will be a great fit if you have:

• A diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally across a variety of roles.
• Hands‑on experience working in HRIS and ATS systems; familiarity with JazzHR and ADP is a plus.
• An interest in expanding into HR Generalist responsibilities beyond recruitment.
• Proficiency using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with a professional and approachable demeanor.
• A positive, proactive, and collaborative attitude, with the ability to take initiative and work independently when needed.
• The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Why join Saltworks?

At Saltworks, you'll collaborate with talented colleagues to solve complex, real-world problems – designing and delivering innovative water treatment and lithium refining systems for some of the world's most recognized companies. Every team member contributes meaningfully, from early-stage development through field deployment.

Saltworks is investing intentionally in artificial intelligence for engineering and technical work. Engineering offers one of the longest runways for AI-driven productivity and automation, and Saltworks aims to be at the forefront of this shift. We provide the training, computational capacity, and practical tools needed for engineers and technical professionals to apply AI meaningfully in their work.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
• Culture built on safety, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning.
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment where every member contributes to project outcomes.
• Regular social activities and company events.

How to apply:

If you would like to join the Saltworks team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.

Kindly, no recruiters.

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 per year (negotiable based on your experience, qualifications, and internal equity). 

Location: 13800 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V6W 1A8

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