HR Advisor – Denver, CO
Our client is looking for a Human Resources Advisor who will be a trusted partner to leaders and employees, delivering end-to-end HR support in a shared services environment while embedded with assigned business entities. This role aligns corporate HR strategy with operational needs, bridging office and field teams in a cross-border, multi-jurisdictional environment.
The Advisor’s portfolio spans employee relations, talent management, engagement, compliance, and HR coordination across Canadian and U.S. operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in unionized environments, while also ensuring cross-department collaboration and the delivery of high-quality human resources services.
This is hybrid role - 3 days in office/ 2 days remote
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Act as the primary HR contact for designated business groups, developing strong relationships with leaders and employees to provide timely, practical HR support.
- Provide advice on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance management, and policy interpretation, ensuring fairness and legal compliance.
- Lead or support workplace investigations, maintaining confidentiality and thorough documentation throughout the process.
- Partner with leaders on workforce planning, helping to identify skill gaps, succession plans, and targeted development opportunities.
- Support recruitment activities by posting roles, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and ensuring smooth onboarding for new hires.
- Maintain accurate and compliant employee records, ensuring prompt processing of hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
- Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements in daily operations, working with leadership to address union-related issues.
- Monitor legislative changes in both Canada and the U.S., ensuring HR practices meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with business leaders to design and implement engagement strategies that boost retention, strengthen workplace culture, and improve team performance.
- Track and analyze HR metrics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and recommend improvements to policies and processes.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive HR generalist or advisory experience in multi-site, cross-border, or shared services settings.
- Strong working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. employment law.
- Experience supporting both unionized and non-union workforces.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
- Comfortable working in evolving environments where processes and tools are being refined.
- Willingness to travel periodically to project sites and remote locations.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the posted position, however only those candidates who meet the qualifications of the role will be contacted by our team.