Senior HR Advisor

Fairygodboss; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits starting on Day 1

Work-life balance resources and flexibility

Company-paid time off for volunteering

Job summary

Fairygodboss is seeking a Senior HR Advisor for ADP Canada in Dartmouth. This role focuses on operational excellence in HR programs and continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate will collaborate with HR teams and business leaders to ensure effective HR program delivery.

You will engage in critical HR processes, manage compliance standards, and act as a representative in local leadership. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years experience in HR and the ability to effectively communicate across various levels.

This role offers excellent career growth opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years HR generalist experience within a mid-to-large matrixed global organization.
• Strong bias for action and keen sense of urgency.
• Bilingual in English and French-Canadian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate & administer critical HR processes related to employee lifecycle events.
• Work with Corporate ADP, Employment Law and HR Business Partners for compliance.
• Use analytical skills to leverage data from multiple sources for HR insights.

Skills

Clear communication

Collaboration

Education

HR Designation/Certification or College/University Degree in Human Resources or Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior HR Advisor – ADP Canada (Dartmouth)

ADP is hiring a Senior HR Advisor for ADP Canada in Dartmouth. You will collaborate with our extended HR team and business leaders in the administration, coordination and implementation of key operational processes to ensure operational excellence in the delivery of HR programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Senior HR Advisor, you will support HR operational effectiveness by ensuring transactions are executed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner, while monitoring and evaluating current HR processes and programs to maximize service delivery. You will join a stellar HR team at a global Fortune 250 company and grow your career and job satisfaction in the process.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of Critical HR processes. Coordinate & administer critical processes related to employee lifecycle events (e.g., transfers, promotions, relocation, retirement, leaves & accommodations), including coordinating workflows between various HR sub‑functions.
• Partner Internally. Work with Corporate ADP, Employment Law and HR Business Partners to achieve compliance objectives and embed compliance standards into HR operations and management in Canada. Lead assigned projects & compliance programs (e.g., Health & Safety) to mitigate compliance risks, leveraging templates, tools and metrics.
• Leverage Data for Maximum Impact. Use analytical skills to leverage data from multiple sources to uncover and communicate insights related to HR programs and operations (e.g., Exit Interviews, Culture Surveys).
• Facilitate Learning. Own and facilitate ADP Canada’s New Hire Onboarding Program.
• HR Leadership. Act as HR site representative and member of the local site leadership team.
• Educating Leaders & Associates. Manage/coordinate HR, associate and leader key resource content on ADP’s internal intranet site and prepare and implement HR’s Quarterly Leader/Associate Communications.
• Continuous Improvement. Collaborate with business teams, peers in HR and shared services HR organization to drive continuous improvement of HR practices and processes, ensuring a unified and seamless HR delivery approach to internal clients. Undertake other projects and duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years HR generalist experience within a mid‑to‑large matrixed global organization and Shared Services environment.
• Clear communication – balanced perspective and audience‑appropriate presentation for front‑line associates, peers or senior leaders.
• Collaboration – values a supportive team and builds strong cross‑functional relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR Designation/Certification; College or University Degree in Human Resources or Business.
• Bilingual in English and French‑Canadian.
• Digital fluency, including technological tools and concepts, social media savvy and intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Strong bias for action and keen sense of urgency.

Benefits

• Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Belong by joining one of nine business resource groups to connect globally.
• Grow your career in an agile, fast‑paced environment with many advancement opportunities.
• Continuously learn with ongoing training, development and mentorship opportunities.
• Best‑in‑class benefits start on Day 1 to support your health.
• Work‑life balance with resources and flexibility.
• Focus on mental health and well‑being through supportive resources.
• Company‑paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

EEO Statement

ADP affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients and the communities we serve. ADP is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status or protected veteran status, and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability and job performance.

Ethics Statement

ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.