HR Advisor

Brunel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an HR Advisor to provide business-facing HR operational support to assigned client groups. The role focuses on applying policies and systems to resolve issues and improve the employee experience within a collaborative, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities include leading initiatives to enhance service delivery, acting as a senior SME for HR systems, and partnering with stakeholders to design scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR operations experience in a business-facing role.
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce, HR, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with HR systems and tools (Workday, SAP, ServiceNow) preferred.
• CPHR designation or working toward is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR operational support to assigned client groups and apply HR policies and systems to resolve complex issues.
• Lead initiatives to improve HR service delivery, including automation and process redesign.
• Act as a senior SME for HR systems, including configuration, testing, and reporting.
• Partner with HR and non-HR stakeholders to design scalable, sustainable solutions.
• Represent HR Advisory on large project teams and drive measurable outcomes.
• Analyze trends to identify gaps and recommend policy or system improvements.
• Collaborate with HRIS and teams to implement technology-enabled mitigations.

Skills

HR operations

Stakeholder collaboration

HR policies

System optimization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or HR

CPHR candidate / designation

Tools

Workday

SAP

ServiceNow

Job description

Duration: One year with potential of extension

Introduction:

Brunel is currently seeking a Human Resources Advisor to deliver business‑facing HR operational support to assigned client groups while contributing to the continuous improvement of HR processes and services. This role requires strong judgment and the ability to interpret and apply HR policies, systems, and procedures to resolve complex issues and recommend effective solutions. The HR Advisor acts as a trusted partner to the business, collaborates across HR functions, and supports initiatives that enhance service delivery, efficiency, and employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated HR Advisory representative for assigned client groups, providing guidance on complex HR operational matters through the application of HR policies, procedures, and systems.
• Lead and contribute to initiatives that enhance HR service delivery, including automation, self-service enablement, system optimization, and process redesign, aligned to strategic priorities.
• Act as a senior subject matter expert for HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, ServiceNow), including configuration, testing, reporting, and optimization of HCM-related functionality.
• Partner with HR and non-HR stakeholders to design and implement scalable, sustainable solutions that address business needs and improve the employee experience.
• Represent HR Advisory on large, integrated project teams, influencing outcomes and delivering measurable operational or project-related results.
• Apply advanced practical knowledge, judgment, and experience to resolve complex, high-impact issues and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze trends and recurring issues to identify gaps and recommend process, policy, or system improvements.
• Partner with HRIS and other HR teams to implement technology‑enabled solutions and mitigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR operations experience in a business‑facing role; oil and gas experience is considered an asset.
• Post‑secondary degree in Business, Commerce, Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPHR designation or working toward designation is an asset.
• Experience working within an HR shared services environment is preferred.
• Comfortable using HR systems and tools, with experience in SAP, Workday, and ServiceNow preferred.

What We Offer

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About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 50 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.