Human Resources Advisor

Waypoint; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Navacord is seeking a Human Resources Advisor to support talent management, employee relations, performance management and employee engagement. You will be a trusted advisor guiding employees and managers through the lifecycle and ensuring alignment with policies and values.

This is a hybrid role based in downtown Vancouver with a 3-day in-office requirement; travel to other BC locations may be required. You will prepare employment agreements, manage leaves, investigations, and contribute to HR

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in handling employee relations issues and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS; confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to employees and managers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to the employee life-cycle.
• Guide and support employees through various HR processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal compliance.
• Serve as a key resource for managers on HR-related matters, offering advice and coaching on performance management, conflict resolution, and employee development.
• Prepare employment agreements.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

University degree or college diploma in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

The Human Resources Advisor will play a crucial role in supporting various HR functions, including talent management, employee relations, performance management, and employee engagement. This position serves as a trusted advisor, guiding employees and managers through the employee lifecycle and ensuring alignment with company policies and values.

This is a hybrid role with a 3-day in-office requirement at the Vancouver (downtown) location to work alongside the leaders and employees they will support. Travel to other locations within BC may be required based on business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive human resources support to employees and managers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to the employee life-cycle.
• Guide and support employees through various HR processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal compliance.
• Serve as a key resource for managers on HR-related matters, offering advice and coaching on performance management, conflict resolution, and employee development.
• Prepare employment agreements.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

• Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including performance concerns, disciplinary actions, and workplace conflicts, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies.
• Participate in investigations with regard to employee complaints and incidents, documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions.
• Support performance management process, including performance reviews and performance improvement plans.
• Manage leaves of absence cases within assigned client group.

HR PROGRAMS & COMPLIANCE

• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations, keeping up-to-date with changes in legislation and HR best practices.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR programs and initiatives, including employee engagement activities, training and development programs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, including employee data, performance evaluations, and other relevant documentation.
• Support with HR due diligence for M&A activity for Navacord.
• Lead HR integration activities within the assigned client group, including with national or provincial integration and harmonization.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added during the course of employment.

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources within a fast-paced environment, with a strong understanding of HR principles and practices.
• Proven experience in handling employee relations issues and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Professional HR certification is an asset.

Navacord is deeply committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We honour and respect the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all individuals. We actively encourage women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons to apply.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or in the workplace due to a disability or other needs, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure the necessary arrangements are in place to support.

The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $90,000 per year. Compensation is determined by a combination of factors including a candidate’s experience, job-specific knowledge, and skills. Internal equity to ensure fairness across the organization and region/location is also considered.