HR Advisor

About Frontier Power Products:

Frontier Power Products is an established company with over 40 years of experience and expertise in delivering top-tier power generation solutions, marine engines, and industrial engines tailored for the rugged conditions of Western Canada. There are few places on earth that have such a diverse set of challenges where engines are called upon to perform in extreme cold or high temperatures, from sea level to the tops of the Rocky Mountains and in some of the most remote locations on Earth. To meet these challenges, Frontier Power meticulously designs products that anticipate site conditions, offering customized engines and generator sets meticulously crafted to excel for our valued customers.

At Frontier Power Products, our core values focus on empowering individuals, ensuring accountability, and nurturing perseverance, all while upholding the highest standards of integrity. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with dedicated professionals who share these principles, making it a workplace you’ll be proud to contribute to. You will be a part of a collaborative and dedicated team whom you will be proud to work with.

Why Join the Frontier Power Team?

Overview of the Position:

As HR Advisor, you will provide comprehensive human resources support and guidance across a broad range of functions, including employee relations, manager coaching, recruitment and selection, leave management, and employee lifecycle administration. Working closely with the HR Manager and management team, you will support the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and practices that promote compliance with applicable employment legislation and alignment with organizational objectives. You will play a key role in advising managers on employee relations and performance management matters, facilitating workplace accommodations, and implementing people and culture initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. You will also help oversee certain HRIS administration and optimization components, support training and development initiatives, analyze HR data, and contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement efforts. Through a proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach, you will help foster a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace while supporting effective HR service delivery and employee success.

This is an onsite position.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee Relations: Respond to employee inquiries, concerns, and workplace conflicts with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. Provide guidance and support to promote a respectful, inclusive, and positive work environment.

Manager Advisory and Coaching: Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, performance management, and workplace challenges. Provide practical recommendations and support the implementation of solutions that strengthen employee performance, productivity, and alignment with departmental and organizational goals.

HR Policies and Compliance: Collaborate with the HR Manager to develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and practices that align with organizational objectives and comply with applicable provincial employment legislation and regulatory requirements.

Leave Management and Accommodation: Administer and coordinate employee leaves, including protected and non-protected leaves, and facilitate workplace accommodations in accordance with applicable legislation, organizational policies, and individual circumstances.

Recruitment and Selection: Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop and refine job descriptions and postings, publish internal and external job opportunities through the HRIS, and coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities to attract, assess, and secure qualified candidates.

People and Culture Initiatives: Plan, develop, and implement people and culture initiatives and programs that support employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and a positive workplace culture.

HR Projects and Continuous Improvement: Lead and/or support HR projects and initiatives, as assigned, including process improvements and the implementation of new programs, policies, and systems.

Training and Development: Coordinate and facilitate organization-wide training initiatives, including policy updates and HR-related programs. Maintain accurate training records, monitor participation and completion, and evaluate program effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement.

Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee key employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, new hire orientation, and offboarding. Coordinate exit interviews, prepare offboarding correspondence and documentation, and ensure timely completion of required processes and final employment documentation.

HR Team Support and Development: Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to the HR Coordinator to support professional development, strengthen HR service delivery, and promote consistency in HR processes and practices.

HR Documentation and Templates: Develop, maintain, and regularly review HR letters, forms, and document templates to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational policies and applicable employment legislation.

Benefits Administration: Provide backup support for benefits administration, including employee inquiries, documentation, and coordination of benefits-related processes, as required.

IT and Systems Coordination: Collaborate with the IT team to coordinate system access, equipment, and technical requirements associated with employee onboarding, internal transitions, and offboarding, ensuring timely setup and removal of access.

HRIS Administration and Optimization: Maintain and administer the HRIS, ensuring system templates, workflows, and employee information are accurate and up to date. Coordinate system updates, troubleshoot issues, conduct regular testing, and identify opportunities to improve system functionality and efficiency.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Human Resources, or a related field.
• CPHR designation or active progress toward obtaining the designation is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible HR experience, ideally within a complex, fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment, including 2 to 3 years in an HR Generalist or equivalent role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience administering group benefits and pension or group RRSP programs.
• Minimum 2 years of payroll administration experience, preferably using UKG, is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, including partnering with managers to develop job descriptions, prepare and post job advertisements, source and attract candidates, coordinate selection activities, and support hiring and retention initiatives.
• Minimum 3 years of experience advising and coaching managers on employee relations, performance management, and workplace issues.
• Experience supporting operations across multiple branches and locations in different time zones, coordinating effectively with geographically dispersed teams, and managing competing priorities across locations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable provincial employment standards, human rights legislation, workers’ compensation requirements, and HR best practices, particularly in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.
• Experience administering, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing HRIS modules, preferably UKG or a comparable platform.
• Experience coordinating employee leaves, supporting workplace accommodations, and interpreting applicable employment policies and legislation is an asset.
• Experience in conflict resolution, employee relations, and workplace investigations.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and supporting the professional development of other HR professionals would be an asset.
• Experience coordinating or facilitating employee training and development initiatives, maintaining training records, and evaluating program effectiveness.
• Experience planning or supporting employee engagement, people and culture initiatives, and organizational development activities.
• Experience analyzing HR data, preparing reports, identifying trends, and recommending improvements to support informed decision-making.Experience managing or contributing to HR projects, process improvements, and the implementation of HR programs or systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, and coaching skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; experience with Power BI is an asset.

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