HR Advisor

**Human Resources Advisor, Calgary, AB**

Trimark People Solutions provides managed HR services to clients across Canada and the Western USA. Our client is seeking an HR Advisor to work on-site at their Calgary, AB location and be the primary point of contact for their HR needs. Occasional travel to their office in Texas, USA may be required.

The HR Advisor will be a trusted coach and advisor to leaders, including Senior Managers and Directors, helping them navigate a broad spectrum of human resources issues. In this role, you will assist the team in leading talent acquisition initiatives, raise the bar on talent management, support our drive to maintain our high-performance culture and provide internal coaching and support to People Leaders in dealing with a broad spectrum of human resources initiatives.

**KEY**
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Partner with department Managers to identify and understand their needs and the needs of their team members in building a high calibre and highly engaged workforce.
- Respond to internal inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and other issues.
- Deliver HR services and provide expertise to clients resulting in a seamless point of contact and ensuring successful integration of corporate HR initiatives. This includes but is not limited to: full-cycle recruitment, employment law & compliance, disability management, employee relations, benefits administration, employee engagement, employment equity, performance management, learning and development (including orientation of new hires) and HRIS data integrity.
- Analyze and assist with developing, designing, implementing, and evaluating various learning and development initiatives and programs such as new hire orientation/onboarding.
- Ensure legal and statutory compliance with all regulatory bodies including the Employment Standards Act (Alberta) and Human Rights, workers compensation and privacy.
- Lead onboarding/offboarding activities such as processing of new hires, promotion, internal transfer, termination and other team member changes.
- Assist with research, administration and distribution of Employee Relations documents including employee escalations/grievances and preparation for legal proceedings.
- Assist with the preparation of HR forms and letters related to the effective processing of HR transactions (i.e.) offers of employment and complete the related data entry in the HRIS.
- Establish strong relationships by delivering quality and timely service, identifying design and process inefficiencies and bringing a continuous improvement mindset.

**Responsibilities related specifically to full-cycle recruitment**:
Manage full cycle recruitment to meet resourcing goals across all levels. This includes:

- Conducting screening, face-to-face/phone/online interviews, using behavioral-based interview questions and assessments and other proven techniques to assess relevant knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Continuously track and utilize key metrics to drive continuous improvement and to make better recruitment decisions, to ultimately improve the quality of hire.
- Attending and/or organizing career fairs, school fairs, hiring events, or other Talent Acquisition related events.
- Develop and maintain recruiting networks and relationships with various colleges, career centers and other talent pipelines.

**QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Post-secondary degree with concentration in business/Human Resources and/or CHRP/CHRL designation and/or equivalent work experience required.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with multiple stakeholders.
- Proven ability to influence, lead with trust and empathy and build strong client relationships with clients.
- Ability to diagnose complex employee relations issues in a timely manner.
- Comfortable with change and managing timelines.
- Sound listening, analytical and problem-solving skills to enable resolution of people related challenges in a sensitive and diplomatic manner.
- Highly organized with the ability to multi-task.
- Excellent facilitation/presentation skills.
- Computer literacy with MS Office Suite and HRIS/ATS.
- Bilingual (English plus Spanish or French) is an asset.
- Employee Relations or experience working as a HR generalist in an inter-provincial, multi-jurisdiction, a definite asset.
- Previous experience recruiting for skilled trades positions is a significant asset.

**KEY SKILLS FOR SUCCESS**
- **Results Focus** - Driven to achieve under pressure, balancing high quality service with strong business acumen and decision making.
- **Analytical thinking** - capable of complex reasoning analysis through the development, implementation, and interpretation of policies, procedures, and processes and evaluating their effectiveness.
- **Leadership** - Plan, organize, and manage multiple projects (recruitment files) and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- **Flexibility** - open to change; rapidly adapting t