Part-Time HR & Employment Relations Advisor

Peninsula Employment Services Limited; Canada; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider is seeking a Part-Time HR & Employment Relations Advisor to provide expert advice and support to clients across Canada. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of HR experience, preferably in an advisory role, along with a solid grasp of Canadian employment law. This position ensures high-quality service during client consultations, and the role offers attractive benefits including enhanced health coverage and an RRSP matching program.

Benefits

Day off on your birthday

Enhanced Benefits with Health and Dental Coverage

RRSP Matching Program

Vacation Days increase after 2- and 5-years’ service

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in an advisory or consulting role.
• Experience handling workplace investigations and termination processes is a plus.
• Comfortable with managing multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical, and legally sound HR advice to clients.
• Handle inquiries on employee relations, terminations, and investigations.
• Document advice and maintain accurate client records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service

Knowledge of Canadian employment law

Ability to work independently

Technology proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field

CHRP designation (or working toward it)

Tools

CRM systems

Remote communication tools (e.g., Teams)

Job description

Part-Time HR & Employment Relations Advisory

About Us

Peninsula Canada is a provider of external HR and OHS solutions; including, employment relations and health and safety advice, consultancy, BrightHR Software and Peninsula brAInbox AI. We are providers to small and medium-sized businesses located throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador; with foreseeable plans of branching out to all provinces in Canada! Peninsula is a division of the Peninsula Group, based in Manchester, UK which operates in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and, most recently, Canada. We employ over 3,000 people globally! Peninsula opened its first Canadian office in Toronto in September 2017 and has quickly become one of the fastest growing companies.

The Role of HR and Employment Relations Advisor

As a Part-Time Senior HR Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for clients needing support outside of regular business hours. You’ll provide advice on a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, terminations, investigations, and policy interpretation, primarily across Ontario, BC, and Alberta.

This role is ideal for someone highly independent, with strong communication skills, a customer-first mindset, and a solid foundation in Canadian employment law and HR best practices.

Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical, and legally sound HR advice to clients in various industries.
• Handle inquiries on topics including employee relations, terminations, workplace investigations, performance management, and policy development.
• Apply knowledge of provincial employment standards (Ontario, BC, Alberta) and common law principles.
• Document advice and ensure client records are maintained accurately.
• Build rapport and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients.
• Demonstrate hospitality and a service-focused approach in all communications.
• Escalate complex cases to senior team members when necessary.
• Stay current with changes in employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and process improvements.

What you Bring to the Team

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in an advisory or consulting role.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field.
• CHRP designation (or working toward it) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment standards in Ontario, BC, and Alberta.
• Experience handling workplace investigations and termination processes is a plus.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and handle pressure with professionalism.
• Comfortable with technology and remote communication tools (e.g., Teams, CRM systems).

Why Work for Peninsula?

• Day off on your birthday
• Enhanced Benefits with Health and Dental Coverage
• We offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
• Downtown Location
• Vacation Days increase after 2- and 5-years’ service

Peninsula is a highly motivated enterprise that promotes an entrepreneurial culture. Peninsula is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where all employees are valued. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in our selection process.

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