Human Resources Advisor (Term) Why SRC?

We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets.

We are focused on helping Saskatchewan lead in critical minerals, low-carbon energy, climate resilience and future industrial development—providing services and solutions that drive economic growth and create meaningful impact in the province and beyond. Our teams are helping establish a secure, sustainable rare earth supply chain with North America’s first-of-its-kind, fully integrated minerals-to-metals Rare Earth Processing Facility. As a Human Resources Advisor, you will help support the talented, multidisciplinary teams who solve complex challenges and deliver projects and services with local, national and international reach.

SRC also offers flexible retirement and savings options, insured advantages, professional development opportunities, a robust safety program and an outstanding team environment.

The Human Resources Advisor provides professional HR support and guidance across the employee lifecycle. Working with employees and leaders, this role supports day-to-day HR needs, including employee relations, benefits programs, policy interpretation and the delivery of HR programs and processes. This position is an 18-month term, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to employees and leaders on policy interpretation, employee relations and HR inquiries, analyzing issues and recommending solutions that ensure consistent application of HR policies, practices and procedures

Support benefits administration by responding to employee inquiries regarding eligibility, coverage, claims processes and benefit programs, while coordinating with external providers to ensure effective program delivery

Support the delivery of performance management and employee recognition programs, including coordinating timelines,



communications and reporting, and guiding leaders and employees through program processes

Support leaders with talent management processes, including talent assessments and the identification of employee development opportunities, and contribute data and input to workforce planning discussions

Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data, and complete reporting, workflow administration and data audits to ensure data integrity and effective HR operations

Support HR operational activities throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, records management and preparation of HR documentation and correspondence

Coordinate and facilitate onboarding activities including onboarding sessions, pre-employment requirements and documentation and provide guidance and coordination related to immigration and work authorization requirements

Participate in HR initiatives and projects and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of HR programs, processes and employee experience

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field

Minimum three years of progressive Human Resources experience. A Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or working towards your designation is an asset

Proficient, practical knowledge of HR processes and practices and applicable Saskatchewan employment legislation

HR experience in an industrial environment including 24/7 operations would be considered an asset

Customer-focused with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and working with HR information systems; experience with ADP is an asset

The chosen candidate will also be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to SRC prior to the commencement of any employment duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding 30 days of receipt.

To Apply: Please apply with your resume and cover letter via the careers section of our website

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