Human Resources Advisor - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Description

Contract typeRegular / PermanentWHO WE ARESUEZ in North America operates across all 50 states and Canada with 6,700 employees dedicated to environmental sustainability and smart and sustainable resource management. The company provides drinking water, wastewater and waste collection service to 6.4 million people on a daily basis; treats over 600 million gallons of water and over 450 million gallons of wastewater each day; delivers water treatment and advanced network solutions to 16,000 industrial and municipal sites; processes 55,000 tons of waste for recycling; and rehabilitates and maintains water assets for more than 4,000 municipal and industrial customers. The company is a subsidiary of Paris-based SUEZ.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGThe Human Resources (HR) Advisor provides timely and professional human resource programs and services to employees and managers of the Edmonton Project so SENA is effective in attracting, engaging, and retaining talented employees and achieving business objectives. The HR Advisor has primary focus of providing full-service recruitment services for all positions below the senior management team, as well as onboarding and exit services for managers and employees. Incumbent is required to maintain an accurate employee records system and liaise with Employee Service Centre, benefits, payroll, and service providers as applicable on behalf of employees and managers. The incumbent works closely with and supports the Human Resources (HR) Manager for all HR functions outside of those regularly assigned such as recruiting for out-of-scope positions, managing sensitive HR issues, proactively identifying and resolving potential problems, as well as assisting with the implementation of new HR policies and key initiatives. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORFormal Education Required:w Minimum of 4-year Human Resource Management Degree or combination of demonstrated Human Resource Administrative experience, aptitude, and specific skills training.Applicable Experience Required:w Minimum of two (2) years’ related experience; however preference is for three (3) to five (5) years’ Generalist experience.w Previous experience in a COR certified organization or an industrial plant environment is required.w Previous Payroll experience is preferred.Special Training/Certificates Required:w In-house training on the quality systems, quality regulations, and safe work practices (including WHMIS).w In-house training on Corporate policies and programs.w HRIS software training.w Applicable Human Resource regulatory training.w CHRP is preferred; however commitment to achieving CHRP designation on a timely basis and furthering professional skills will be considered.Bilingualism (English & French) is considered an assetKnowledge, Skills, and Talents Required:w Strong customer service attitude and commitment to providing exceptional customer service and quality results.w Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills to facilitate working effectively with wide range and number of people, including peers and manager, employees, and other departments, divisions, and management within all levels of the organization.w Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and listening skills to facilitate successful resolution of employee and management concerns and requests.w Strong verbal and written communication skills to facilitate and promote open discussions and understanding.w Effective time management, decision-making, and planning and organizing skills.w Attentiveness to details and ability to manage a diverse workload within a fast-paced environment with changing multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.w Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.w Proven organizational and creative-problem solving skills.w Intermediate level computer skills to operate MS Office Suite (especially Outlook, Excel, and Word) and HRIS.w Ability to work outside of regular business hours as the facility is operational 24/7.w Ability to maintain confidentiality to comply with all regulatory requirements and Company Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.Ability to complete all conditions of employment including criminal record check, pre-employment medical, and background check.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.