HR Advisor – Talent Development and Cross-Functional HR Initiatives
Job Description
Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the HR Advisor plays a key role in talent development, employee growth, and workforce readiness planning.
The incumbent leads individual development plans, training programs, and competency management initiatives. The role also coordinates cross-functional HR programs, including Health & Safety, the Controlled Goods Program, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and employee engagement events.
Talent Development
• Coordinate the Individual Development Plan (IDP) process.
• Support managers and employees in identifying and tracking development objectives.
• Monitor development actions resulting from HR committee discussions.
• Produce related metrics and analyses.
Training
• Gather and analyze training needs.
• Develop and coordinate the annual training plan.
• Manage budgets, vendors, registrations, and administrative follow-up.
• Monitor mandatory training, certifications, training costs, and training hours.
• Measure participation, satisfaction, and training effectiveness.
Competency Management
• Coordinate updates to competency profiles and frameworks.
• Develop and maintain competency mapping tools.
• Identify critical competencies, skill gaps, and future workforce requirements.
• Support managers in competency assessment and employee development.
• Recommend development, training, or recruitment actions.
Cross-Functional HR Initiatives
• Coordinate Health & Safety programs and initiatives.
• Manage the HR component of the Controlled Goods Program, including employee files, training, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Plan and organize employee events and engagement activities.
• Maintain required documentation and support audit preparation activities.
KPIs and Continuous Improvement
• Define and monitor KPIs within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Produce dashboards and periodic reports.
• Analyze results, risks, and variances.
• Recommend and implement improvements to programs under responsibility.
Requirements
Department: Support Functions
Function: Information Technology
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level