HR Advisor

Gestal; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestal is seeking an HR Advisor for the A220 commercial aircraft program in Mirabel, Quebec. This role involves providing administrative support for HR processes and employee inquiries. You will manage Workday updates and assist HR Business Partners in ensuring compliance with HR policies.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in HR management, be bilingual in French and English, and possess strong communication skills. Join us and contribute to a collaborative HR team in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in an HR support role.
• Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Perform Workday updates related to all employee lifecycle actions.
• Provide employee support by answering inquiries via HR Connect.
• Analyze indicators and submit recommendations to HRBPs.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative and judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources management

Tools

Workday

Job description

About Us

Gestal North America is a trusted partner for companies in the aerospace, shipbuilding and energy sectors. We offer a full range of services from design to delivery and maintenance. Our experts support clients in optimizing production processes, ensuring compliance with the highest standards and improving overall performance. Our values: Quality is everyone's responsibility, and our commitment to continuous improvement turns mistakes into opportunities for excellence. We foster a respectful and supportive work environment where employees can thrive. If you are ready to take on challenges and drive innovation, join us!

Job Description

Do you have experience providing administrative and operational support in human resources and want to grow and develop new skills? This position is for you! The A220 commercial aircraft program is looking for an HR Advisor to join our HR team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada). In this role, you will be part of the HR Business Partners team (HRBP) where the team organization promotes cross-functional collaboration, mutual support and collective learning. As the role holder, you will provide operational and administrative support to HRBPs on various activities related to HR processes and policies. You will be responsible for updating systems such as Workday and will provide employee support as needed.

Responsibilities - Administrative Support

• Perform Workday updates related to all employee lifecycle actions, from hiring to retirement.
• Master the Workday system and manage administrative processes such as employment contracts (permanent, temporary, interns), employee file management, absence management, etc.
• Extract various reports and ensure data consistency in the system, analyze indicators and submit recommendations to HRBPs to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement by identifying risks and alerting HRBPs to problematic situations.
• Prepare administrative materials for the HRBP team to ensure standardization and consistency of communicated information.
• Support HRBPs in the People Tempo cycle, including planning assistance, creating tools, supporting documentation and communications.
• Organize and prepare reviews and ensure timely, quality reporting.
• Take part in various meetings, complete meeting minutes and follow up on action tables.
• Ensure consolidation of data in the shared repository.
• Coordinate end-of-employment activities and provide tangible data on reasons for departures and attrition decreases.
• Ensure all relevant policies and procedures are implemented and complied with.

Responsibilities - Employee Support

• Provide employee support by answering inquiries referred via HR Connect, directing them to appropriate resources and helping them understand HR policies and procedures.
• Refer employees to HRBPs in conflict situations or when additional support is required.

Requirements / Profile

• Bachelor's degree or certificate in human resources management.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an HR support role.
• Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain good relationships.
• Results‑oriented and organized, with the ability to plan and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates initiative and judgment and acts as a facilitator in change management.
• Able to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions.