HR Advisor

Co-op; Canada; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Job summary

Co-op is seeking an HR professional to support recruitment, HR administration and employee relations across our member-owned cooperative operations. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will manage postings, screening, onboarding, and provide guidance on policies and collective agreements.

You will maintain accurate records, coordinate benefits and pension, support training and engagement initiatives, and prepare HR reports to identify trends and drive process improvements.

Job description

Who we are

As a locally owned co-operative, we work together to serve our members and support our communities. Our businesses span food, convenience, agro, and petroleum, offering the opportunity to support employees and leaders across diverse operations.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, you will support employees and leaders across recruitment, HR administration and employee relations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruitment and onboarding: Manage recruitment for assigned positions, from job postings and candidate screening through selection support, offers and onboarding.
• Employee and labour relations: Guide on routine HR matters, policies, and collective agreement provisions. Support attendance, performance and employee relations matters with guidance from the HR Manager.
• HR administration and benefits: Maintain accurate employee records, prepare employment documentation, and coordinate benefits, pension and leave administration with Payroll and service providers.
• Learning and employee programs: Coordinate training, performance review follow-up, recognition and engagement initiatives.
• Reporting and improvement: Prepare HR reports, identify trends and help improve HR processes, systems and employee communications.

Who you are

You are building your career in Human Resources and bring:

• A diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• You have 1–3 years of relevant HR experience. Candidates with less experience who demonstrate a strong foundation in HR and the ability to carry out the role’s responsibilities may also be considered.
• Foundational knowledge of HR practices and employment standards. Unionized workplace experience is an asset.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Clear communication, sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, and a willingness to learn HR systems.
• Curiosity, initiative and a collaborative approach to supporting employees and managers.

Why it matters

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through our work, we help build, fuel, feed, and grow Western Canadian communities together.

What we offer

• competitive compensation
• a comprehensive benefits package
• an employer-contributed pension plan

At Co-op, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome Team Members to bring their whole selves to work.