Senior Human Resources Advisor
About the role
JUST HR is recruiting for a Senior Advisor, Human Resources on behalf of a growing mining organization based in Vancouver. The company operates within a unique joint venture structure and is building out its own internal HR function for the first time. This role exists to bring hands-on HR expertise in-house. The organization is moving away from a shared-services model and needs a dedicated HR partner to support day-to-day operations, employee relations, and long-term workforce planning. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in collaborative environments and wants to be part of building something from the ground up.
Responsibilities
- Act as the main HR contact for leaders and employees across the organization
- Provide guidance on performance management, employee relations, and workplace issues
- Interpret and apply employment legislation and internal policies
- Manage seasonal workforce planning and rotation-based employment arrangements
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding for field and office-based staff
- Support recruitment across permanent, temporary, and fixed-term roles
- Assist with offer preparation, employment agreements, and onboarding
- Maintain and optimize HRIS systems, with a focus on ADP
- Coordinate payroll and benefits administration with external providers
- Use HR data and Excel to support reporting and decision-making
- Develop and document HR processes and internal policies
- Collaborate with joint venture partners to align HR practices and decisions
- Lead or contribute to projects like succession planning and organizational development
- Support the organization through change as it grows and evolves
Requirements
- 5+ years of HR experience in advisory or generalist roles
- Strong knowledge of BC employment legislation and HR best practices
- Experience managing employee relations and workplace investigations
- Familiarity with field-based or seasonal workforces
- Proficiency with HRIS systems (ADP strongly preferred)
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data
- Ability to work independently in a small, high-impact team
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Degree in HR, Business, or related field; CPHR designation is an asset
Remuneration
Salary range: $93,000 to $130,000 CAD
Includes a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity for long-term growth in a collaborative and evolving environment.
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
Just HR is a specialized Human Resources recruitment and search firm with seven practice areas: General HR, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Organizational Development, Labour & Employee Relations, HRIS, Health & Safety.
About JUST HR
JUST HR is a recruitment and search firm specializing solely in placing Human Resources professionals. With operations and corporate infrastructure in BC, AB and ON we’re able to service your human resources talent requirements where you are. Our deep expertise includes recruitment teams that focus specifically on delivering talent through our specialized Practice Groups.
- Learning & Organizational Development
- Compensation & Benefits
- Talent Acquisition
- Generalist HR
- Employee & Labour Relations
- Health & Safety
- HR Systems & Analytics
Just HR provides our services through three key service offerings:
- HR Recruitment
- HR Executive Search
- HR Interim
-Permanent HR Recruitment & Search- Our experienced recruitment team collaborates with people at all levels of the Human Resources profession, from early career opportunities, right through to HR Director-level roles and Chief Human Resources Officer positions. With long-standing industry connections and a focus on the big picture, we know where to find the right people so you can drive change, enhance culture and deliver business improvements.
-Interim & Contract HR Recruitment- Consultants that are carried on Just HR’s payroll and charged out on an hourly basis, our interim resources are ideal for flexible, short-term and mid-term assignments where there is an immediate or urgent business need.
Our philosophy is embedded in helping our clients achieve their business objectives, not simply filling an open role. We seek to understand what is beyond the job for both our clients and candidates – clients require specific business solutions to their HR initiatives and candidates aren’t simply looking for a job, they have career goals. It’s the intersection of those two ideas that drive everything we do to create the right outcomes.
PEOPLE GOING BEYOND.
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Senior Human Resources Advisor
About the role
JUST HR is recruiting for a Senior Advisor, Human Resources on behalf of a growing mining organization based in Vancouver. The company operates within a unique joint venture structure and is building out its own internal HR function for the first time. This role exists to bring hands-on HR expertise in-house. The organization is moving away from a shared-services model and needs a dedicated HR partner to support day-to-day operations, employee relations, and long-term workforce planning. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in collaborative environments and wants to be part of building something from the ground up.
Responsibilities
- Act as the main HR contact for leaders and employees across the organization
- Provide guidance on performance management, employee relations, and workplace issues
- Interpret and apply employment legislation and internal policies
- Manage seasonal workforce planning and rotation-based employment arrangements
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding for field and office-based staff
- Support recruitment across permanent, temporary, and fixed-term roles
- Assist with offer preparation, employment agreements, and onboarding
- Maintain and optimize HRIS systems, with a focus on ADP
- Coordinate payroll and benefits administration with external providers
- Use HR data and Excel to support reporting and decision-making
- Develop and document HR processes and internal policies
- Collaborate with joint venture partners to align HR practices and decisions
- Lead or contribute to projects like succession planning and organizational development
- Support the organization through change as it grows and evolves
Requirements
- 5+ years of HR experience in advisory or generalist roles
- Strong knowledge of BC employment legislation and HR best practices
- Experience managing employee relations and workplace investigations
- Familiarity with field-based or seasonal workforces
- Proficiency with HRIS systems (ADP strongly preferred)
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data
- Ability to work independently in a small, high-impact team
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Degree in HR, Business, or related field; CPHR designation is an asset
Remuneration
Salary range: $93,000 to $130,000 CAD
Includes a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity for long-term growth in a collaborative and evolving environment.
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
Just HR is a specialized Human Resources recruitment and search firm with seven practice areas: General HR, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Organizational Development, Labour & Employee Relations, HRIS, Health & Safety.
About JUST HR
JUST HR is a recruitment and search firm specializing solely in placing Human Resources professionals. With operations and corporate infrastructure in BC, AB and ON we’re able to service your human resources talent requirements where you are. Our deep expertise includes recruitment teams that focus specifically on delivering talent through our specialized Practice Groups.
- Learning & Organizational Development
- Compensation & Benefits
- Talent Acquisition
- Generalist HR
- Employee & Labour Relations
- Health & Safety
- HR Systems & Analytics
Just HR provides our services through three key service offerings:
- HR Recruitment
- HR Executive Search
- HR Interim
-Permanent HR Recruitment & Search- Our experienced recruitment team collaborates with people at all levels of the Human Resources profession, from early career opportunities, right through to HR Director-level roles and Chief Human Resources Officer positions. With long-standing industry connections and a focus on the big picture, we know where to find the right people so you can drive change, enhance culture and deliver business improvements.
-Interim & Contract HR Recruitment- Consultants that are carried on Just HR’s payroll and charged out on an hourly basis, our interim resources are ideal for flexible, short-term and mid-term assignments where there is an immediate or urgent business need.
Our philosophy is embedded in helping our clients achieve their business objectives, not simply filling an open role. We seek to understand what is beyond the job for both our clients and candidates – clients require specific business solutions to their HR initiatives and candidates aren’t simply looking for a job, they have career goals. It’s the intersection of those two ideas that drive everything we do to create the right outcomes.
PEOPLE GOING BEYOND.