AltaGas - HR Advisor
AltaGas Ltd.
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Calgary, AB
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
AltaGas - HR Advisor
The HR Advisor plays a key role in supporting employees and managers across the organization by providing guidance on HR policies, programs, and procedures. Through a deep understanding of the business and business strategy, this role will establish trusting, influential partnerships with business managers and employees. This role will serve as the first point of escalation for HR-related inquiries, helping to resolve issues directly or escalate to Senior HR Business Partners when appropriate. The Advisor contributes to the smooth execution of HR initiatives, promotes process efficiency, connecting the HR strategy to the business strategy and ensures compliance with applicable legislation.
You Will:
HR Policy & Program Support
For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
AltaGas - HR Advisor
The HR Advisor plays a key role in supporting employees and managers across the organization by providing guidance on HR policies, programs, and procedures. Through a deep understanding of the business and business strategy, this role will establish trusting, influential partnerships with business managers and employees. This role will serve as the first point of escalation for HR-related inquiries, helping to resolve issues directly or escalate to Senior HR Business Partners when appropriate. The Advisor contributes to the smooth execution of HR initiatives, promotes process efficiency, connecting the HR strategy to the business strategy and ensures compliance with applicable legislation.
You Will:
HR Policy & Program Support
- Provide policy input aligned to business strategy (including external benchmarking for relevance testing)
- Communicate and implement corporate HR policies and procedures
- Ensure policies are organized, accessible, and consistently applied across teams
- Provide input on HR programs, program deployment and support execution of initiatives from all Centers of Excellence (COEs)
- Participate in cross-functional HR projects and contribute operational insights
- Serve as the consultant to employees and managers inquiries related to leaves, performance, promotions, benefits, and life events
- Coordinate and conduct onboarding sessions for new hires
- Coach managers on routine employee matters and escalate complex issues to HRBPs or Legal as needed
- Document and facilitate Performance Improvement Plans and disciplinary actions for managers and employees with the support of the HRBP when required
- Support employee issue resolution and facilitate conversations when appropriate
- Calculate and negotiate severance agreements at the manager and employee level and have a solid understanding of Canadian Common Law
- Participate in exit interviews and offboarding processes
- Promote employee self-service tools and resources to enhance efficiency
- Prepare employee documentation as required
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with recordkeeping standards
- Provide reports, data, and analytics including key findings and trends, data summaries and recommendations to support HRBP and business leader decision-making
- Facilitate succession planning process, talent reviews and developmental opportunities for managers and employees
- Assist with talent management activities such as succession planning logistics and talent reviews at the Leadership level
- Provide input and expertise to the business and HR Business Partners with regards to Workforce Planning which aligns and supports the business strategy
- Work with HRBP’s to conduct management and employee level organizational changes including restructures and outplacement coordination
- Contribute to the development and delivery of HR-related training materials
- Liaise with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting activities when needed
- Confirm headcount approvals and support hiring managers with job description, and onboarding coordination
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- CHRP designation preferred (or currently in progress)
- Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in HR or a combination of HR and business roles
- 2–4 years of experience as an HR Generalist, Advisor, or Manager
- Strong understanding of business strategy and its connection to HR strategy
- Solid knowledge of Canadian employment law and HR best practices
- Proven ability to influence decision-making among managers and business leaders
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
- Skilled in handling sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with ambiguity and change
For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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