Human Resources Advisor

Edmonton O-day'min Primary Care Network (EOPCN); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonton O-day'min Primary Care Network (EOPCN) is seeking an HR Advisor to provide consistent, solution-focused HR guidance across the PCN. In this in-person role, you will support recruitment, employee relations, leaves, disability management, and safety programs, while aligning with policies and leadership.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will partner with program managers and supervisors, coordinate HR actions, and maintain confidential records in HRIS, contributing to workforce planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline required; CPHR designation or progress toward it preferred.
• Strong HR advisory, coaching, communication, project management, prioritization, and continuous‑improvement skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS platforms; experience with ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, PowerPay preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, practical HR advice to Program Managers and Supervisors on employee relations, performance, attendance, accommodations, workplace issues, and employment matters; assess risks and trends and recommend improvements to HR policies, practices, processes, communication, and manager support.

Skills

HR advisory

Coaching

Communication

Project management

Prioritization

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related

CPHR designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS platforms

ADP

Ceridian Dayforce

PowerPay

Job description

Permanent Full-Time 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week)

$36.00 CAD per hour to $45.81 CAD per hour

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Advisor provides consistent, solution focused HR advice and coordination across the Primary Care Network (PCN), collaborating with PCN Executive Leadership, Program Managers, Supervisors, and Employees. The role supports HR policies, programs, and practices and provides guidance on recruitment, employee relations, performance management, leaves, disability management, workplace safety, and other employment matters.

The HR Advisor assesses needs, identifies risks and trends, develops recommendations, and supports Managers in implementing approved HR actions. The position exercises professional judgment and independence within established policies, procedures, legislation, employment agreements, and delegated authority, maintaining regular communication with the HR Manager and seeking direction as required.

The role operates within established reporting lines and escalates complex, sensitive, high-risk, or significant matters to the HR Manager. Final decision‑making authority for hiring, termination, compensation, policy approval or interpretation, organizational changes, significant employee relations matters, and other matters reserved for the HR Manager or PCN Executive Leadership remains with the designated authorities. The HR Advisor maintains alignment with the HR Manager’s direction and organizational priorities.

This position is Monday to Friday, in‑person, at the EOPCN central office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Provide independent, practical HR advice to Program Managers and Supervisors on employee relations, performance, attendance, accommodations, workplace issues, and employment matters; assess risks and trends and recommend improvements to HR policies, practices, processes, communication, and manager support.
• Partner with Program Managers and Supervisors on workforce planning, job requirements, recruitment strategies, job descriptions, screening, interviews, selection documentation, and candidate experience.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including postings, application screening, pre‑screening, interview scheduling, reference checks, offers, candidate communications, and recruitment reporting; support fair, consistent, and documented selection processes without final hiring authority unless delegated.
• Coordinate STD, LTD, medical leave, accommodation, return‑to‑work, and WCB processes, including documentation, timelines, communications, absence tracking, and follow‑up; elevate complex accommodation, disability, safety, or legal matters as required.
• Support workplace injury and illness reporting, incident documentation, OHS follow‑up, and safety initiatives; participate on the Health and Safety Committee and contribute to safety reporting, education, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential HRIS and personnel records, including hires, terminations, transfers, leaves, position changes, certifications, and other employment updates, in accordance with privacy and records retention requirements.
• Prepare workforce reports, metrics, and trend analyses; ensure HR data accuracy, completeness, and compliance and improve reporting and documentation practices.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, payroll notifications, access changes, and personnel records; provide benefits information and coordinate with employees, payroll, and benefit providers.
• Track licenses, registrations, mandatory training, and other employment requirements and provide HR operational support as required.
• Exercise sound judgment, discretion, fairness, cultural awareness, and respect for diverse employees and communities; apply policies consistently and identify matters requiring escalation.
• Work independently, manage competing priorities and deadlines, communicate clearly and professionally, build effective relationships with employees, leaders, external providers, and community partners, and use data and evidence to support recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline required; CPHR designation or significant progress toward it preferred. Additional training in employee relations, disability management, investigations, OHS, privacy, or employment law is an asset.
• Strong HR advisory, coaching, communication, project management, prioritization, and continuous‑improvement skills, with the ability to influence and make recommendations to Program Managers and Supervisors without direct authority and communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and experience with HRIS platforms; experience with ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, and PowerPay preferred, with the ability to learn and optimize HR technology.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, equity, diversity, inclusion, culturally safe service delivery, respectful workplaces, and applicable privacy, employment, OHS, PCN, and professional standards.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee, patient, provider, payroll, disability, WCB, and workplace‑safety information with sound judgment and discretion.
• May occasionally attend PCN offices, meetings, training sessions, or other work locations and participate in matters involving sensitive employee relations, disability management, workplace safety, or incidents.
• Provide HR advice, coordination, and recommendations within established authority; final employment decision‑making authority remains with the appropriate Program Manager, HR Manager, or PCN Executive Leadership.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Police Information Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check, is required.