Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid (Calgary, AB)

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

Company Overview

Elevating Your Business Through Human Experience.

At Forward Level, we believe that business success and human success go hand in hand. We’re looking for a thoughtful, proactive People + Culture Advisor to support the delivery of HR Advisory Services across our growing client portfolio.

This is more than a traditional HR role. You’ll work closely with business owners and leaders to navigate day-to-day people challenges, while helping deliver the HR support that keeps their organizations running smoothly.

You’ll partner closely with the HR Manager, Advisory Services to support client work, respond to evolving needs, and contribute to a high standard of service across engagements. Your ability to build relationships, stay organized, and follow through will play a key role in how our clients experience HR as part of their business.

If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and being part of a team that blends HR, marketing, and leadership to help organizations grow - we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

HR Advisory & Administration

• Address ad-hoc inquiries from HR advisory clients as they relate to performance concerns, conflict resolution, employee life-cycle transactions, compliance, benefits, and leaves, and more
• Update and manage data and employee records in a variety of HRIS platforms
• Provide HR administration support for the Forward Level team
• Assist in the development and communication of internal employee policies and guidelines
• Build positive, professional relationships with leaders and teams
• Provide guidance on routine employee relations, performance, and HR process questions
• Support leaders in navigating people-related challenges with practical, timely advice
• Escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk situations to the HR Manager, Advisory Services
• Ongoing HR Support & Administration
• Complete projects and lead initiatives that support the HR strategies of our clients across areas such as compensation, benefits, HRIS, policy development, training, and performance management
• Support the design and implementation of practical HR programs for growing organizations (e.g., onboarding, performance management, employee engagement)
• Provide guidance and coaching to business owners and leaders on people management, leadership development, and organizational change
• Lead smaller clients as their go-to HR partner, providing advice, guidance, budget updates, and driving end-to-end projects
• Ensure client engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard
• Help establish compliant HR practices and stay current on Alberta and federal employment standards
• Collaborate with the FL Marketing team on Human Experience (HX) initiatives such as employee satisfaction surveys, employer branding, and EVP development
• Develop strong client relationships and a deep understanding of their business, industry, and goals
• Approach client work with both curiosity and follow-through, addressing needs as they arise and as they evolve
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across clients and share insights with the HR Manager
• Manage and prioritize competing client needs in a fast-paced, multi-client environment
• Maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality

What You Bring

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required
• CPHR designation (or eligibility) preferred
• 3–5 years of progressive, hands-on HR experience
• 1–2 years experience in an advisory or client-facing role
• A proven ability to understand client needs and connect them to effective people strategies that create measurable impact
• Comfortable working across various HR systems and adapting to different client tools and environments
• Experience building relationships, leading conversations, and delivering results within a professional services or business advisory environment
• Strong working knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Rights legislation, and current HR best practices
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to explain complex HR matters in a clear, accessible, and practical way
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to client sites within Calgary, as needed

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Forward Level, we believe in doing good business with good humans. We’re a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and courage, and we show up every day to help our clients and each other succeed.

Here’s what makes us unique:

• Unlimited paid vacation . No, it is not a typo. Yes, we really mean it.
• Work that fits life . We take care of the work, ourselves, and each other.
• Hybrid work environment . Our people work where they perform best and come together to collaborate and create shared experiences.
• Feel-good benefits . Comprehensive health and wellness benefits to keep you healthy in mind, body, and soul.
• Growth-oriented . Unique opportunities to gain experience, strut your stuff, and grow your career.
• Endlessly curious . Our team thrives on micro-learning, experimenting, and discovering innovative ways to make magic happen. We also have a training and development budget.
• Real. Good. Humans . Individuals from all walks of life come together to share experiences, knowledge, and talent.
• We’ve got your back . Feeling stuck? We’re here. Our culture is one in which asking for help and offering it are second nature.
• We laugh. A lot . Our ‘water cooler’ Teams chat feels like a stand-up skit for the Comedy Channel, full of one-liners, zingers, and constant comedic banter.

Ready to Apply?

Join us, and let’s create something amazing together!