HR Advisor

The HR Advisor plays a key role in delivering business‑facing HR operational support to assigned client groups while contributing to the continuous improvement of HR processes and services. This role requires strong judgment and the ability to interpret and apply HR policies, systems, and procedures to resolve complex issues and recommend effective solutions. The HR Advisor acts as a trusted partner to the business, collaborates across HR functions, and supports initiatives that enhance service delivery, efficiency, and employee experience.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the dedicated HR Advisory representative for assigned client groups, providing guidance on complex HR operational matters through the application of HR policies, procedures, and systems.
• Support the development and maintenance of HR documentation, including policy and process materials, templates, FAQs, and quick-reference guides.  
• Provide accurate, timely advice on HR programs, policies, and procedures to leaders, employees, and internal HR partners.  
• Manage Tier 2 cases through established case management systems, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely resolution.  
• Utilize HR systems effectively (e.g., Workday, SAP, ServiceNow) to manage employee lifecycle data, maintaining high standards of data accuracy, integrity, and security.  
• Ensure compliance with data privacy legislation, internal security standards, and best practices, proactively identifying and mitigating data risks.  
• Identify process gaps or recurring issues and recommend practical solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.  
• Participate as an HR Advisory representative on small-scale projects to support continuous improvement of HR operations and processes.  
• Work under general guidance, seeking clarification, feedback, and coaching as needed, and escalating complex issues appropriately. 

Who you are:
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR operations experience in a business‑facing role; oil and gas experience is considered an asset.
• Post‑secondary degree in Business, Commerce, Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPHR designation or working toward designation is an asset.
• Experience working within an HR shared services environment is preferred.
• Comfortable using HR systems and tools, with experience in SAP, Workday, and ServiceNow preferred.

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.