WGL - HR Advisor

AltaGas Ltd.•Springfield, VA

14d

About The Position

The HR Advisor plays a key role in supporting employees and managers across the organization by providing guidance on HR policies, programs, and procedures. Through a deep understanding of the business and business strategy, this role will establish trusting, influential partnerships with business managers and employees. This role will serve as the first point of escalation for HR-related inquiries, helping to resolve issues directly or escalate to Senior HR Business Partners when appropriate. The Advisor contributes to the smooth execution of HR initiatives, promotes process efficiency, connecting the HR strategy to the business strategy and ensures compliance with applicable legislation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
CHRP designation preferred (or currently in progress)
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in HR or a combination of HR and business roles
2–4 years of experience as an HR Generalist, Advisor, or Manager
Strong understanding of business strategy and its connection to HR strategy
Solid knowledge of Canadian employment law and HR best practices
Proven ability to influence decision-making among managers and business leaders
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
Skilled in handling sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with ambiguity and change

Responsibilities

HR Policy & Program Support Provide policy input aligned to business strategy (including external benchmarking for relevance testing)
Communicate and implement corporate HR policies and procedures
Ensure policies are organized, accessible, and consistently applied across teams
Provide input on HR programs, program deployment and support execution of initiatives from all Centers of Excellence (COEs)
Participate in cross-functional HR projects and contribute operational insights
Employee Relations & Support Serve as the consultant to employees and managers inquiries related to leaves, performance, promotions, benefits, and life events
Coordinate and conduct onboarding sessions for new hires
Coach managers on routine employee matters and escalate complex issues to HRBPs or Legal as needed
Document and facilitate Performance Improvement Plans and disciplinary actions for managers and employees with the support of the HRBP when required
Support employee issue resolution and facilitate conversations when appropriate
Calculate and negotiate severance agreements at the manager and employee level and have a solid understanding of Canadian Common Law
Participate in exit interviews and offboarding processes
Promote employee self-service tools and resources to enhance efficiency
Employee Records & HRIS Prepare employee documentation as required
Ensure data integrity and compliance with recordkeeping standards
HRBP & Talent Support Provide reports, data, and analytics including key findings and trends, data summaries and recommendations to support HRBP and business leader decision-making
Facilitate succession planning process, talent reviews and developmental opportunities for managers and employees
Assist with talent management activities such as succession planning logistics and talent reviews at the Leadership level
Provide input and expertise to the business and HR Business Partners with regards to Workforce Planning which aligns and supports the business strategy
Work with HRBP’s to conduct management and employee level organizational changes including restructures and outplacement coordination
Contribute to the development and delivery of HR-related training materials
Recruitment Coordination Liaise with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting activities when needed
Confirm headcount approvals and support hiring managers with job description, and onboarding coordination