Human Resources Advisor

Company Profile

Anchor HR’s mission is to make great people practices accessible to organizations of any size. Our growing team is driven by a genuine interest in developing the leadership skills and autonomy within businesses to provide a great employee experience and achieve their business goals. This entrepreneurial, professional, service-based organization is looking for human resources professionals to support growth of its offer and business.

We are searching for a Human Resources Advisor, which would be well-suited for someone at mid-level in their career, looking for more flexibility.

There are full-time hours and part-time hours available with scheduling flexibility. The incumbent will work both remotely, from home, and attend meetings at customer locations as reasonable. 

Responsibilities

• Support the organization in the research and development of human resources policies, programs and communications to meet our customers’ varied needs
• Prepare professional and compelling correspondence and evidence-based training materials
• Ability to capture and consolidate employee data, such as focus group feedback or investigation interviews, and support analysis and recommendations
• Demonstrate genuine commitment to helping clients improve their business operations, in consideration of their unique challenges
• Ensure our offer is tailored to meet our customers’ precise needs

Skills and Mindset

• In-depth knowledge of Human Resources, employee relations, and Canadian employment legislation
• Analytical thinking with ability to identify issues and recommend alternative courses of action
• Excellent facility in written and oral expression to contribute to and/or lead projects, prepare reports and presentations, and consolidate diverse viewpoints
• Ability to work independently, knowing when to consult with colleagues and leader for input and direction
• Ability to work with others as part of a team as opposed to competitively and to actively seek and leverage teammates’ strengths
• Ability to identify and prioritize issues and developing alternative solutions
• Highly adaptable and flexible with proven agility and ability to manage ambiguity
• Strong initiative and work ethic to effectively support customers in a professional, timely, and courteous manner
• Ability to foster strong relationships, with all sizes of organizations, from start-up founders and small business owners to Chief HR Officers and CEOs of large corporations with long histories
• Ability to comfortably and professionally speak publicly to lead training sessions and participate in speaking engagements is an asset

Experience and Education

• The Human Resources Advisor role generally requires 7+ years of experience in professional roles
• Exposure to all phases of employee life cycle in a business setting, as well as program and strategy development
• Post-secondary education in Business or Human Resources
• Experience leading workplace investigations is an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Superior English communication and professional interpersonal skills (verbal, written, and listening) as well as editing skills (grammar and formatting)
• Ability to work independently with strong time management and attention to detail
• A certificate in Adult Education and/or experience in developing training programs is an asset
• Proficiency in French is an asset

We look forward to learning more about your career interests and background and how they align with Anchor HR’s mission!