WGL - HR Advisor

AltaGas Ltd.•Springfield, VA

11d•$95,400 - $138,075

About The Position

This role is ideal for an experienced HR Generalist who thrives in employee relations and advisory work and is looking to step into a more business-facing role. You will act as a trusted partner to manager-level leaders, while also supporting senior HR Business Partners on more complex, strategic initiatives.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong foundation in employee relations, performance management, and HR advisory
Proven ability to partner directly with managers to navigate employee matters, including performance, conduct, and day-to-day HR decision-making
Strong judgment and confidence managing sensitive situations, balancing employee experience with business needs
Experience operating in a fast-paced, complex, or regulated environment with multiple stakeholders
Ability to translate HR policies and frameworks into practical, business-relevant guidance
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing, time-sensitive priorities
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence to support broader HR initiatives
Interest and capability to grow into more strategic HR partnership work over time

Responsibilities

Provide consultative HR guidance to managers and employees, ensuring alignment with business strategy, organizational priorities, and external market practices
Lead the application and continuous improvement of HR policies, programs, and procedures, ensuring they are practical, accessible, and consistently applied across the business
Act as a trusted advisor to managers on a broad range of employee lifecycle matters, including performance, promotions, leaves, and workplace concerns, enabling confident and consistent decision-making
Coach and support managers in handling day‑to‑day employee relations matters, while appropriately escalating more complex or high‑risk situations to HRBPs or Legal
Support and, where appropriate, lead performance management and employee relations processes, including disciplinary actions, severance considerations, and exits, with a strong understanding of Canadian employment legislation and common law
Partner closely with HRBPs and Centres of Expertise to deliver key initiatives, including organizational changes, workforce planning, and talent strategies, while taking ownership of execution within the client group
Provide reporting, insights, and data‑driven recommendations to support workforce decisions, identify trends, and improve overall effectiveness
Contribute to succession planning, talent reviews, and development initiatives, helping to strengthen leadership capability at the manager level
Support the delivery of core HR programs and processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee communications, ensuring a seamless and positive employee experience
Maintain accurate employee records and documentation, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and operational excellence
Promote and enable the use of employee self‑service tools and streamlined processes to improve efficiency and manager experience
Partner with Talent Acquisition as needed to support hiring processes, including job scoping, headcount validation, and onboarding coordination