HR Advisor

talentmanagementsolution; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonas Software is seeking an HR Advisor to provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers, with growth into employee relations, policy application, and HR process ownership.

You will assist with leaves, onboarding/offboarding, benefits, and HR data maintenance in Workday while contributing to audits and compliance, under the guidance of senior HR team members.

Qualifications

• 3 years of HR experience, ideally including time in an HR Coordinator or similar support role.
• CHRP/CHRL designation or in progress an asset.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS.
• Working knowledge of employment standards legislation in relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment.

Responsibilities

• Support managers with day-to-day employee relations matters (attendance, performance concerns, minor conduct issues).
• Assist with leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with applicable employment standards legislation.
• Conduct exit interviews and surface themes to HR leadership.
• Maintain and update employee data in Workday, including organizational changes and transfers across business units.
• Participate in HRIS data testing and business processes.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including required documentation.
• Support benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries.
• Draft routine HR correspondence (offer letters, amending letters, general communications).
• Support HR audits and assist with legislative compliance reviews.
• Provide proactive support on HR projects and initiatives (policy rollouts, engagement surveys, training, ad hoc reporting).
• Identify process improvement opportunities and elevate trends to HR leadership.

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

HR/Business degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Advisor delivers day-to-day support across core HR functions, serving as a first point of contact for employees and managers on routine HR matters. This role develops foundational HR knowledge and judgment under the guidance of senior HR team members, with growing exposure to employee relations, policy application, and HR process ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support managers with day-to-day employee relations matters (attendance, performance concerns, minor conduct issues), escalating more sensitive matters as appropriate
• Assist with the administration of leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with applicable employment standards legislation
• Conduct exit interviews and surface themes or trends to HR leadership
• Maintain and update employee data in Workday, including organizational changes, lateral moves, and transfers across business units
• Participate in HRIS data testing and business processes
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including required documentation
• Support benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries, escalating complex matters as needed
• Draft routine HR correspondence (offer letters, amending letters, general communications) for review and approval
• Support HR audits and assist with legislative compliance reviews
• Provide proactive support on HR projects and initiatives as assigned (policy rollouts, engagement surveys, training, ad hoc reporting and analysis)
• Identify process improvement opportunities and elevate trends or recurring issues to HR leadership

Qualifications

• 3 years of HR experience, ideally including time in an HR Coordinator or similar support role
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (CHRP/CHRL designation or in progress an asset)
• Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS
• Working knowledge of employment standards legislation in the relevant jurisdiction(s)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Number of Openings Available: 1

Worker Type: Regular

More About Jonas Software

Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.

Jonas' vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of "Software for Life." We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.

Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.

Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We're a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.