Human Resources Strategic Advisor

Location 11523 100 Ave NW,Suite #100,Edmonton, AB, T5K 0J8,Canada

Base Pay $69,094.00 - $93,481.00 / Year

Employee Type Temporary Fulltime

Manage Others No

Contact information

Name Human Resources

Description About GBC

General Bank of Canada (“GBC”) is a Schedule I Chartered Bank headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, and part of the Wheaton Group. Since our entrepreneurial beginnings in the 1950s, we’ve grown into one of Canada’s fastest-growing small banks, delivering innovative financing solutions across the automotive, aviation, and commercial sectors.

At GBC, our values of Trust, Discipline, People First, and Innovation shape everything we do. Our agile, forward-thinking approach allows us to design smarter, more responsive banking solutions for a rapidly evolving digital world.

We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to a culture where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.

Giving back is part of who we are. Since 1969, our long-standing partnership with United Way has supported meaningful volunteerism, fundraising, and community initiatives that make a lasting difference.

When you join General Bank of Canada, you become part of a team that’s not only shaping the future of banking but also strengthening the communities we serve. And yes, we genuinely love it here, and we think you will too.

The Opportunity

General Bank of Canada is seeking a

temporary, full-time Human Resources (HR) Strategic Advisor

to join our Human Resources team as a key contributor. As the Bank continues its strong growth trajectory, this role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our organization while contributing to strategic HR initiatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, with significant potential for professional development, learning, and career growth.

The HR Strategic Advisor is a trusted partner to leaders and employees, helping to shape an exceptional employee and candidate experience while supporting the Bank's strategic objectives. We believe the most effective people solutions come from strong relationships, thoughtful judgment, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of our teams.

As a strategic advisor, you'll work closely with leaders to provide practical, tailored guidance that balances business needs with people-focused solutions. You'll be someone who is naturally curious, approachable, and able to build credibility through genuine relationships. While strong HR fundamentals are essential, success in this role comes from knowing when to move beyond standard processes and finding solutions that fit the situation, team, and culture.

Partnering closely with the HR team, you will support the design, enhancement and delivery of people-related programs that are modern, impactful, and aligned with the Bank's goals. You'll actively contribute to creating an environment where employees feel supported, leaders feel empowered, and HR is trusted as a valuable internal partner.

Employment Duration:

Up to 15 months (September 2026 - November 2027)

Workplace Model : In-Office

Salary Range :The salary range for this position is $69,094 to $93,481. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications.

Deadline to Apply : Posted until filled.

Position Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership:

Collaborate with business leaders to develop a strong understanding of their needs to provide HR expertise and support on a variety of employee experience aspects. Develop HR strategies that support both short-term and long-term business line objectives and enable leaders to execute effectively.

HR Expertise : Provide tailored guidance that reflects the unique needs of each situation while aligning with employment legislation, internal policies, and the Bank's risk framework. Apply strong judgment to deliver balanced, practical, and people-focused outcomes. Stay updated with changes in employment law and regulations.

Business Literacy : Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business unit’s strengths, challenges, plans, culture, and its competition. Understand the business unit’s strategic goals and how HR can support them. Stay informed about industry trends and the competitive landscape.

Employee Lifecycle : Support leaders to implement effective people processes and lead employee lifecycle aspects including stay and exit interviews, environmental scans, and absence and disability management.

Talent Acquisition : Provide talent acquisition support by leading recruitment activities to enable leaders to hire, onboard and retain top talent. Participate in employer branding initiatives to increase brand awareness and attract top talent. Proactively develop recruitment strategies to build talent pipelines and ensure consistent and fair assessment processes.

Performance Management : Coach and support leaders in managing employee relations, including performance management, employee improvement plans, team development, conflict resolution, and conducting workplace investigations.

Data-Informed Advice : Leverage HR data and analytics to identify trends, provide insights and recommend actionable strategies to leaders to improve their operations and HR-related programs. Utilize performance metrics and analytics to drive continuous improvement.

Policy & Program Support : Assist in the development, enhancement and implementation of HR programs, policies, and procedures.

Miscellaneous:

Lead continuous improvement activities related to processes and functions as well as: Collaborate with the HR team on HR-related functions such as onboarding, orientation, and other tasks.

Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

Be the primary backup for administrative functions such as payroll and benefits.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements What You Bring to the Table

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related discipline.

Minimum of five years of experience in progressive HR roles.

Minimum of three years of experience in HR advisory or consultative positions.

Combined education and experience equivalencies may be considered.

Exceptional relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders, resolve conflicts, and build credibility and trust across all levels of the organization.

Knowledge of employment legislation and ability to comprehend, interpret and apply appropriate sections of applicable legislation, guidelines, regulations and policies.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

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