Human Resources Advisor Full-time Job

Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, this position delivers on a full range of Human Resources programs and activities in support of their dedicated branches. 

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

• As primary contact person, for people leaders and employees, provides guidance and expertise on the interpretation and implementation of human resources processes, programs, and policies in alignment with corporate goals and employment legislation.
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of various HR initiatives including compensation programs, talent management, performance management, and the interpretation and consultation of various assessment related tools.
• Provides Managers with tools, information, and guidance to address employee issues in a consistent, equitable manner.
• Implements specific HR programs in accordance with the needs of the branch and corporate expectations.
• Contributes to the development of HR metrics and monitors such to understand and act on trends.
• Provides support and guidance to their respective branches (in partnership with their HRM) in the organizational restructuring process including the development of job descriptions, compensation review and terminations.
• Develops and maintains productive and collaborative relationships throughout the business; demonstrates empathy, professional credibility, and confidentiality at all times.
• Engages actively in the processing of all transactions including but not limited to: employee movement, staffing requisitions, job description revisions and translation, Consultant processing, HR reporting and database management, liaising with the HR Centre of Excellence (COE), developing and maintaining org charts.
• All other HR duties as required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in related field or HR certificate or equivalent experience
  
• HR Professional designation (asset)
  
• 3+ years HR experience as a generalist, providing advice/guidance to Management on HR policies, federal laws, issues, etc.
  
• Knowledge of employment law
  
• Ability to read situations/people quickly and accurately in order to best approach the issue at hand 
  
• Can easily identify strengths & competencies of individuals and assess fit within the organization and team.
  
• Experience working with people at various levels within a complex organization.
  
• Excellent organizational skills; 
  
• Strong knowledge in Excel, Powerpoint, Word;
  
• Strong inter-personal skills;
  
• Adaptable and ability to work flexible hours as required/directed;
  
• Some travel may be required.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Bilingual (English and French)

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, and provides direct service to six continents. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax.