Human Resources Advisor (18 Month Contract

Position:
Human Resources Advisor (18 Month Contract)

Location:

Guelph, Ontario

Level: Individual Contributor

Hiring Range: 60500 to 75500

What’s your story? Ours is about pushing boundaries to create Canada’s third-largest brewery known for unique craft and world-class brands enjoyed across the country. As part of Sapporo Breweries, our story includes Sleeman Breweries in Ontario, Okanagan Spring Brewery in B.C., Wild Rose Brewery in Alberta, and Unibroue in Quebec. When you join Sleeman Breweries, you join a company deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and creating an outstanding employee experience.

People here care about what they do and the people they work with. Write your next chapter with us at Sleeman Breweries. Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @Life At Sleeman  on Instagram.

Reporting to the Regional Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Advisor provides day to day human resources support across employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, payroll coordination, HR systems maintenance, policy administration, and employee support. This role partners with business leaders and employees to deliver responsive, accurate, and compliant HR services while supporting organizational initiatives and employee engagement.

• Employee Lifecycle Administration:
  Process employee transactions including hires, promotions, lateral moves, transfers, and terminations.
• Prepare employment letters, payroll documentation, benefits paperwork, disability documentation, and related employee communications.
• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files in accordance with company policies and legislative requirements.
• Coordinate employment-related updates with payroll and other internal stakeholders.
• HR Systems & Data Management:
  Administer employee data within HR systems, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Manage employee information and resolve data discrepancies within Workday, Dayforce, and other HR platforms.
• Support HR audits, reporting requirements, and data integrity initiatives.
• Provide front line troubleshooting support for Workday and Dayforce users.
• Benefits, Disability & Payroll Support:
  Administer employee benefits and retirement savings programs.
• Coordinate non-occupational disability claims and support return to work planning.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, disability programs, payroll, vacation entitlements, and related policies.
• Escalate complex issues to Shared Services or appropriate subject matter experts as required.
• Recruitment & Onboarding Support: recruitment activities including interview participation and new hire onboarding.
• Employee Relations & HR Advisory:
  Provide guidance to leaders and employees on employee and labour relations matters.
• Support investigations, disciplinary processes, terminations, organizational changes, and exit interviews.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Escalate complex employee relations matters to HR leadership as required.
• Training, Projects & Employee Support:
  Deliver basic employee training and education sessions.
• Coordinate employee programs and engagement initiatives.
• Participate in national HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business leaders, employees, vendors, and HR colleagues.
• Provide administrative support to HR leadership as required.
• Ensure employees have appropriate access, credentials, and tools required to perform their roles.

• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies, and employee relations practices.
• Experience administering HR systems and employee records.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to supporting employees and leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple…