HR Advisor

Jonas Software•Markham, ON

About The Position

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Advisor delivers day-to-day support across core HR functions, serving as a first point of contact for employees and managers on routine HR matters. This role develops foundational HR knowledge and judgment under the guidance of senior HR team members, with growing exposure to employee relations, policy application, and HR process ownership.

Requirements

3 years of HR experience, ideally including time in an HR Coordinator or similar support role
Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS
Working knowledge of employment standards legislation in the relevant jurisdiction(s)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment

Nice To Haves

CHRP/CHRL designation or in progress

Responsibilities

Support managers with day-to-day employee relations matters (attendance, performance concerns, minor conduct issues), escalating more sensitive matters as appropriate
Assist with the administration of leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with applicable employment standards legislation
Conduct exit interviews and surface themes or trends to HR leadership
Maintain and update employee data in Workday, including organizational changes, lateral moves, and transfers across business units
Participate in HRIS data testing and business processes
Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including required documentation
Support benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries, escalating complex matters as needed
Draft routine HR correspondence (offer letters, amending letters, general communications) for review and approval
Support HR audits and assist with legislative compliance reviews
Provide proactive support on HR projects and initiatives as assigned (policy rollouts, engagement surveys, training, ad hoc reporting and analysis)
Identify process improvement opportunities and escalate trends or recurring issues to HR leadership