SR. HR Advisor

Petroplan; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Petroplan is seeking an experienced HR Advisory specialist to act as a trusted partner for assigned client groups in Canada. The role emphasizes leading improvements in service delivery, automation, and system optimization within HR operations.

You will work with Workday, SAP, and ServiceNow as senior SME, driving configuration, testing, reporting, and optimization of HCM functionality while partnering with HR and non-HR stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that enhance the employee

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• 8+ years of progressive HR operations experience in a business-facing role; oil and gas experience is an asset.
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce, Human Resources, or equivalent.
• CPHR designation or working toward designation is an asset.
• Experience in an HR shared services environment is preferred.
• Experience with HR systems and tools, with SAP, Workday, and ServiceNow preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated HR Advisory representative for assigned client groups, guiding on complex HR operational matters through policies, procedures, and systems.
• Lead initiatives to improve HR service delivery, including automation, self-service enablement, system optimization, and process redesign.
• Act as a senior SME for HR systems (Workday, SAP, ServiceNow), including configuration, testing, reporting, and optimization of HCM functionality.
• Partner with HR and non-HR stakeholders to design scalable, sustainable solutions addressing business needs and employee experience.
• Represent HR Advisory on large, integrated project teams, influencing outcomes and delivering measurable results.
• Apply advanced knowledge to resolve complex issues and proactively identify improvements.
• Analyze trends to identify gaps and recommend policy or system improvements.
• Partner with HRIS and other HR teams to implement technology-enabled solutions.

Skills

HR operations

Workday

SAP

ServiceNow

Stakeholder management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business/Commerce/HR

CPHR designation (asset)

Tools

Workday

SAP

ServiceNow

Job description

What you\'ll do:

• Serve as the dedicated HR Advisory representative for assigned client groups, providing guidance on complex HR operational matters through the application of HR policies, procedures, and systems.
• Lead and contribute to initiatives that enhance HR service delivery, including automation, self-service enablement, system optimization, and process redesign, aligned to strategic priorities.
• Act as a senior subject matter expert for HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, ServiceNow), including configuration, testing, reporting, and optimization of HCM-related functionality.
• Partner with HR and non-HR stakeholders to design and implement scalable, sustainable solutions that address business needs and improve the employee experience.
• Represent HR Advisory on large, integrated project teams, influencing outcomes and delivering measurable operational or project-related results.
• Apply advanced practical knowledge, judgment, and experience to resolve complex, high-impact issues and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze trends and recurring issues to identify gaps and recommend process, policy, or system improvements.
• Partner with HRIS and other HR teams to implement technology‑enabled solutions and mitigations.

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR operations experience in a business‑facing role; oil and gas experience is considered an asset.
• Post‑secondary degree in Business, Commerce, Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPHR designation or working toward designation is an asset.
• Experience working within an HR shared services environment is preferred.
• Comfortable using HR systems and tools, with experience in SAP, Workday, and ServiceNow preferred.