Human Resources (HR) Advisor

Job Level: HR C

Date Posted: May 9, 2025

Closing Date: June 1, 2025

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Category: Internal/External Opportunities

We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you're on our team, you're supporting our province's homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy family, we are part of a global group of companies delivering sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. Our exceptional customer service, commitment to the environment, and world-class safety record make us a leader in our industry.

Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta's energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink's transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.

We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, and opportunities to contribute to your community. Join our team!

Job Description:

Reporting to our Director, Total Rewards within Human Resources, the HR Advisor‘s primary responsibilities are to coordinate, execute and troubleshoot processes and activities related to employee life cycle events, developing and delivering reporting and data analytics for HR, coordinating and supporting ongoing process improvements, testing and maintaining functionality in HR-related systems. The HR Advisor is a key interface for HR with internal business partners to ensure effective ongoing HR operations, data accuracy and security.

Key functional responsibilities include:

ISMS Information Custodian:

• Develop in-depth understanding of process and evidence requirements as well as context for historical decisions and issues
• Collect and provide current and relevant evidence to support ISMS and CIP audit requirements (HR, Security and Finance as requested)
• Identification, recommendation, and implementation of ongoing HR process improvements to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement
• Independently address internal and external audit queries and lead interviews for detailed HR processes
  
  

Ongoing Position Management system control, administration, tracking and reporting:

• Provide expertise and support to the Business and ensure alignment of positions with the Business plan, General Tariff Application (GTA) and HRIS system.
• Consult independently with business partners, provide recommendations, and implement decisions for position management administration and track improvements
• Provide data and analysis to leaders and HR business partners for GTA and 10-year Business Planning processes, flag anomalies/issues and ensure effective resolution with GTA leads in Human Resources, Corporate Services, Finance/Operations
• Maintain accuracy and alignment of headcount, span of control, organization charts, GTA, reporting and recruiting
  
  

Lead ongoing maintenance and design of the organizational structure within SAP:

• Ensure organizational structure is translated into appropriate SAP organizational design, and coordinate activities related to reorganization work including position creation, report generation, and analysis
• Manage complexity, SAP data/setup, and history.
  
  

Provide general process expertise and input on a broad range of HR processes across human resource functions:

• Ensure the impact of changes in processes or exceptions are aligned with business needs, appropriate and manageable within the system
• Monitor ongoing process effectiveness, identify, and implement process improvements as they emerge within scope of responsibility (e.g. workflow, termination process, recruitment, pulse surveys)
• Ongoing documentation of business processes for the purpose of improvement (e.g. pulse survey and Learning Management System (LMS) administration)
  
  

Provide timely support and coordination for employee life cycle events through partnering with the business and HR/Finance teams (e.g. Recruitment and Payroll):

• Independently review and assess completeness and accuracy of information provided for position changes.
• Ensure alignment of position changes with union requirements, access to sensitive employee information (SEI), GTA implications, position management control and current system limitations
  
  

Responsible for ensuring process termination requests and flow are completed in a timely manner and communicated to internal stakeholders, meet all audit and legal requirements.

The HR Advisor will be the owner of HR Reporting and Data Analytics from a variety of sources (HRIS, payroll, exit interviews, engagement surveys, employment records), and this will include employee lifecycle data and headcount reporting.

HRIS administration/support to assist with Pulse Surveys, Powered Performance, Powered Learning (LMS), and SAP from a system administration and data management perspective.

Provide additional backup and support to other HR business partners as required - recruitment, compensation, labor relations, benefits.

Requirements

• University degree in relevant discipline or Human Resource diploma with a combination of demonstrated Human Resource experience, and depth and breadth of knowledge of HR processes
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with a degree or diploma; or, 5-7 years relevant experience with a relevant certificate.
• General experience with a sound knowledge across HR disciplines including performance management, recruitment, employee engagement, learning and development, compensation, collective agreements, and benefits
  
  
  

Additional Skill Requirements

• Strong proficiency in HRIS systems such as SAP, Oracle, Success Factors and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced level expertise in Excel and Visio is specifically required
• Experience working with confidential information in a manner demonstrating sound independent judgment
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to ensure that work related activities are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrated problem solving ability with strong analytical and critical thinking skills including an aptitude to adapt to change and thrive in a dynamic and complex organization
• Understanding of HR processes and implications of process change on regulatory, legal and system requirements
• Adaptable and approachable attitude with a demonstrated ability to form sustainable and productive working relationships with HR team members and internal business partners ranging from individual contributors to senior executives.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of direction/guidance
• In depth understanding of Employment Standards, AltaLink Collective Agreements, Human Rights, and experience with audit requirements and ISMS/CIP would be strong assets
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive outcomes
• Proven track record of good attendance
  
  
  

Notes:

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process. Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests. Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

In proceeding with your application, you will be required to submit personal information to AltaLink through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink's hiring processes. AltaLink also relies on third parties to assist in the hiring process and your information may be provided to them for this purpose. In the application process, AltaLink will require you to provide consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for these purposes.

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

For eligible positions AltaLink offers optional hybrid work that provides flexibility between working from home and the office.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Spending Accounts
• Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
• Group Life Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule for Eligible Roles
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Club
• Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym
• Wellness Programs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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