Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.This role is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.Role description:This position will serve as a trusted advisor to all Arcadians, providing local expertise, proactive solutions, and quality support for all employee relations matters. This role will be reporting to the Employee Relations and Compliance Manager.Role accountabilities:Act as a key point of contact for employees & line managers on people issuesProvide support to line managers and the People Business Partner community on people matters including (including disciplinary, grievance, performance management & employee relations investigation)Work with Centers of Excellence including Learning and Development, Recruitment, Strategic Workforce Planning, International HR, People Shared Services, Compensation and Perks and Payroll to provide a wide range of People Services to stakeholdersWork closely with the People Shared Service Centre to ensure delivery of efficient and high quality people servicesCoach, support and build capability in line managers to manage the employment relationship effectivelySupport the development and maintenance of People Policies and processesCoach, counsel,



and guide managers with regards to People policy queriesProvide support in grievance and disciplinary hearingsPro-actively monitor absence & leave and support employees and managers to facilitate return to workAnalyze exit interviews and employee surveys and ensure feedback is provided to the business (where appropriate) with recommendations for associated interventions to improve retention. Pro-actively monitor laws, regulations and guidelines regarding labor law and provide guidance to the business on implementationSupport change initiatives, including acquisitions, restructures, redundancies, redeployment, and office closuresProvision and analysis of management information to the business to inform decision makingShare knowledge and best practice with the wider People Services team to build capabilitySupport key people processes ensuring that they deliver to business needsQualifications & Experience:The candidate should have an academic degree (preferably in human resources) and a minimum of 4 years of progressive (human resources) experience. They should have broad experience and understand the complexity of leading people issues.Further the candidate should have experiences with diverse and complex matrix businesses in and familiarity working within a People Shared Services & Centers of Excellence modelStrong employee relations experience gained in high volume, transactional environments with disciplinary,



grievance and sickness absence management casesExcellent communication skills and ability to build solid working relationshipsExcellent attention to detailExperience of managing / supporting HR projectsCapacity to understand how people issues impact the business and how People Services can create value for the organizationDemonstrates integrity in all business interactions and honors personal commitmentsAbility to provide both verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively, as well as ability to influence othersStrong organization skills are important, as well as strong attention to detail, an ability to multi task and see work through to full implementationAbility to build key relationships and reach agreements and consensus despite differing goals and prioritiesDemonstrates a pro-active approachAbility to adapt in a changing environmentAbility to use research methods effectively, including data collection, diagnostic, and analytical skillsGood working knowledge of employment laws and practicesExperience in people data systems and processesAdvanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookWhy Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to

📌 Employee Relations Advisor (Toronto)
🏢 Arcadis
📍 Toronto