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The Human Resources Advisor acts as a primary partner for first-level leaders, providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and people-management practices. They collaborate with HR Business Partners to support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, and administrative operations.

Job details

We are banking at another level. Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs. Choosing BDC as your employer also means: Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1 A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more... Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book *Please note that bilingualism in French and English, oral and written, is required for this role. POSITION OVERVIEW As a Human Resources Advisor (HRA), you act as a key partner and first point of contact for first‑level leaders regarding human resources policies, processes, and practices. In close collaboration with the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you ensure that all aspects of the HR lifecycle are effectively supported, from onboarding through employee movement and offboarding. Through sound judgment, quality advice, and proactive solutions, the Human Resources Advisor enables leaders to confidently manage their teams while ensuring consistency, equity, and an exceptional people management experience. Furthermore, the Human Resources Advisor offers leaders and Human Resources Business partners, operational support in administrative HR tasks and processes. CHALLENGES TO BE MET Act as the primary HR contact for first‑level leaders, providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and people‑management practices. Partner closely with the Human Resources Business Partner to support all stages of the HR cycle for an assigned client group, i.e., talent cycle activities, performance management, and support for performance improvement plans. Assess leader inquiries, provide timely and practical solutions, and escalate complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR team when required. Prioritize and follow through on cases to ensure complete resolution and high service standards. Maintain up ‑to‑date knowledge of HR policies, programs, and systems to effectively support leaders. Leverage and promote self‑service tools and standardized processes to enable leaders and streamline HR operations. Provide administrative and operational support to HR Business Partners, including reporting, presentations, and HR initiatives aligned with business needs. Contribute to HR projects aimed at process improvement, standardization, and increased use of technology. Use HR data and insights to produce reports, track KPIs, and support informed decision‑making. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or other relevant degree Certified HR professional designation (CHRP/CIRC) an asset Minimum of 5 years’ experience in human resources, especially in an advisory role Workday knowledge an asset Excellent client service skills on the phone and in writing Bilingualism in french and english is mandatory. Excellent understanding of HR programs and practices and ability to explain them to employees Sense of urgency and continuous improvement mindset Detailed-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Strong interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages (English & French) Experience using HR Information systems and good knowledge of Microsoft Office Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca. While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Human Resources Advisor acts as a primary partner for first-level leaders, providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and people-management practices. They collaborate with HR Business Partners to support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, and administrative operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience in an advisory role. Proficiency in both English and French is mandatory, along with strong communication skills and experience with HR information systems.

Benefits

• Employee Savings and Investment Plan • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Wellness and health care spending account • Paid vacation • Personal days • Sick days • Hybrid work model

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Human Resources
• Performance management
• Employee relations
• HR policies
• Client service
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Data analysis
• Reporting
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Continuous improvement
• Microsoft Office
• HR Information systems
• Bilingualism
• Process Improvement
• Presentations
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Performance Management
• English Language
• Information Systems
• Training And Development
• Prioritization
• Leadership
• Investments
• Continuous Improvement Process
• HR Operations
• Workday (Software)
• French Language
• Interpersonal Communications
• Equities
• Service Standards
• People Management
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Technology Use
• Follow Through
• Performance Improvement
• Industrial Relations
• Business Development Company (BDC)

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Human Resources Advisor
• Human Resources Specialist
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists