WGL - HR Advisor

Job Description WGL - HR Advisor

• 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, off‑boarding, 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.

• 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.

In a regulated, operational business, the work is nuanced, fast‑moving, and rarely black and white – you’ll sharpen your judgment and build real depth in HR faster than in more routine environments.

You won’t operate in a silo – this is a highly connected HR team where Advisors, HRBPs, and COEs work closely together to solve problems and support the business.

If you’re looking to deepen your experience in a complex, purpose‑driven environment where your work influences both people and operations, this role offers a unique opportunity.

We offer a competitive salary range of $95,400 – $138,075 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills.

In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

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