Human Resources Advisor

Job summary

The Human Resources Advisor provides guidance on HR policies, employment legislation, and collective agreements while managing recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. They also coordinate disability management, workplace safety initiatives, and support organizational development to foster a positive workplace culture.

Job details

Human Resources Advisor Reports to: Director of Operations Location: St. John's, NL Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Hours: Monday-Friday PCN: 01-100-004 About Us The Gathering Place is a community health centre located in downtown St. John's that provides a range of programs and services to individuals experiencing poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, and other barriers. Each day, staff and volunteers work together to provide meals, health services, housing supports, and social programs in a safe and welcoming environment. Our work is grounded in dignity, respect, and harm reduction. We believe everyone deserves access to support, community, and opportunities to improve their well-being. The Gathering Place is a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment where staff play an important role in supporting both the day-to-day operations and the broader mission of serving our community. We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor to support and enhance the organization's people and workplace practices. This role serves as a trusted resource to leaders and employees, providing guidance and support on a wide range of human resources matters while helping ensure HR programs and processes are delivered consistently and effectively across the organization. The Human Resources Advisor supports a broad range of HR functions, including: Employee and labour relations Recruitment and onboarding Attendance and disability management Policy administration Employee engagement and experience initiatives The role requires strong judgment, relationship-building skills, and a practical approach to supporting operational needs while ensuring compliance with legislative, collective agreement, and organizational requirements. Working closely with managers and staff, the Human Resources Advisor contributes to creating a respectful, supportive, and engaged workplace culture. Key Responsibilities Provide advice and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, employment legislation, and collective agreement interpretation. Support employee and labour relations matters, including conflict resolution, workplace investigations, and grievance administration. Take the lead role on recruitment and selection activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding processes. Support the development, implementation, and review of HR policies, procedures, and workplace practices to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational needs. Coordinate attendance management, disability management, workplace accommodations, and WorkplaceNL matters, including return-to-work planning and case documentation. Support workplace health and safety initiatives, policies, and programs, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and organizational requirements. Participate in employee engagement, wellness, and organizational development initiatives that support a positive workplace culture. What You Bring A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources, Employment Relations, or a related field. Equivalent education and experience will also be considered. Three (3)+ years of human resources experience, preferably in a unionized environment. Demonstrated knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practices, and employee relations principles. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities. CPHR designation, or progress toward designation, is considered an asset. We recognize that not every candidate will bring every qualification listed above, and that's okay. If you're passionate about human resources, enjoy supporting people and workplaces, and bring a combination of relevant experience, skills, and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we'd love the opportunity to learn more about you and the unique strengths you could bring to The Gathering Place. Competition Closes Monday, October 26, 2026

What you’ll do

The Human Resources Advisor provides guidance on HR policies, employment legislation, and collective agreements while managing recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. They also coordinate disability management, workplace safety initiatives, and support organizational development to foster a positive workplace culture.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources or a related field. A minimum of three years of HR experience, preferably in a unionized environment, is required.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Attendance Management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Employee relations
• Labour relations
• Recruitment
• Onboarding
• Disability management
• Policy administration
• Conflict resolution
• Workplace investigations
• Grievance administration
• Employment legislation
• Attendance management
• Workplace health and safety
• Organizational development
• Relationship building
• Case documentation
• Employee Relations
• Employee Relations Investigations
• Organizational Skills
• Talent Recruitment
• Willingness To Learn
• Policy Administration
• Planning
• Business Administration
• Management
• Community Health
• Conflict Resolution
• Disability Management
• Employee Engagement
• Industrial Relations
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Employment Protection Legislation
• Labor Relations
• Legislation
• Employee Onboarding
• Operations
• Organizational Development
• Social Support
• Relationship Building
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

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