Senior Human Resources Advisor

Kelly; Calgary; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Senior HR Advisor, HR Operations & Systems in Calgary to provide expert HR operational support and lead process improvements leveraging HR technology.

You will manage complex HR issues, partner with stakeholders, and drive system enhancements across Workday, SAP, and ServiceNow to improve service delivery and employee experience. This contract runs Sept 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2027 and is on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR operations experience.
• Post-secondary degree in HR, Business, Commerce, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, processes, and operating best practices.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated HR Advisor for assigned client groups and policy interpretation.
• Lead initiatives on HR process improvement, automation, self-service, and service delivery.
• Act as SME for HR systems, supporting testing, reporting, optimization, and implementation.
• Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to develop scalable solutions.
• Represent HR Advisory on cross-functional projects and drive measurable results.
• Analyze trends, identify gaps, and recommend policy/process/system improvements.

Skills

HR operations

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

HR advisory

Education

Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, Commerce, or related field

Tools

Workday

SAP

ServiceNow

Job description

Senior HR Advisor, HR Operations & Systems

Contract: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027

Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and technology? We are seeking a Senior HR Advisor, HR Operations & Systems to provide expert HR operational support, lead process improvement initiatives, and drive technology-enabled solutions that enhance HR service delivery and employee experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with business leaders and HR stakeholders while influencing projects that improve efficiency, optimize HR systems, and support strategic HR objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the dedicated HR Advisor for assigned client groups, guiding on complex HR operational matters and policy interpretation.
• Lead initiatives focused on HR process improvement, automation, self-service enablement, and service delivery optimization.
• Act as a subject matter expert for HR systems, including Workday, SAP, and ServiceNow, supporting testing, reporting, optimization, and implementation activities.
• Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to develop scalable solutions that improve operational effectiveness and employee experience.
• Represent HR Advisory on cross-functional projects, influencing outcomes and driving measurable business results.
• Analyze trends, identify operational gaps, and recommend improvements to policies, processes, and systems.
• Partner with HRIS and broader HR teams to support technology enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR operations experience in a business-facing environment.
• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, Commerce, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, processes, and operational best practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex HR issues and stakeholder relationships.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within an HR Shared Services environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Workday, SAP, and ServiceNow.
• Experience supporting large-scale HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• CPHR designation (or actively working toward it).
• Oil & Gas industry experience is considered an asset.

Why This Opportunity?

• Competitive hourly compensation
• High‑impact role supporting key business stakeholders
• Opportunity to influence HR transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Exposure to leading HR technologies including Workday, SAP, and ServiceNow
• Collaborative and dynamic HR environment

If you’re a seasoned HR professional who combines strong advisory skills with operational excellence and HR systems expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

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