HR Advisor (11 Months)

HR ADVISOR – 11 MONTH TERM

Activity sector: Pulp and Paper

Site: On-Site - Kamloops, BC

Salary: Typical hiring range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 depending on level of experience

Schedule: Compressed Work Week (9-hour dayshifts, every other Friday off)

YOUR ROLE

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be supporting the full spectrum of human resources activities. More specifically, you will be the HR support for recruitment, diversity and inclusion, community events, and training at the Mill. You will gain exposure to labour relations, compensation, performance management and feedback, and the implementation of policies and strategies. This temporary role is a maternity leave replacement and will start approximately August 2025, ending June 2026.

Your Responsibilities

1. Provide assistance on human resources practices and programs.
2. Work with Sr. HR Advisor to establish recruitment requirements and participate in the full cycle of the recruitment process.
3. Conduct recruitment efforts locally to find key talent and build bench strength, including partnering with local universities to strengthen Kruger’s brand and recruitment efforts.
4. Support Diversity & Inclusion programs and lead programs on fostering positive partnerships with Indigenous communities.
5. Support Sr. HR Advisor with investigations into employee relations issues and employee concerns while maintaining confidentiality, consistency and sensitivity.
6. Administer compliance training and mandatory site wide computer-based training.
7. Interpret and administer the terms of collective agreement.
8. Develop and maintain a positive partnership with union leadership to ensure sustainable business operations and results.
9. Develop and maintain a professional relationship with employees by ensuring a sense of confidentiality, mutual trust, concern, respect and teamwork.
10. Maintain compliance with federal and provincial regulations concerning employment.
11. Manage local records and reporting.
12. Successfully complete all other duties and assigned projects necessary to support plant operations.

Your Skills And Abilities

1. Self-directed and works with minimal supervision.
2. Ability to manage time and multi-task to accomplish a variety of assignments with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
3. Confident communicator at all levels of organization including listening, writing and presenting.
4. Change agent with the ability to collaborate well with others.
5. Strong problem solving & analytical skills, excellent judgment and confidentiality.
6. Proven organizational skills ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks in an environment with competing demands.
7. Detail oriented.
8. Exceptional coaching skills with proven ability to coach varying levels of the operation.
9. Work well in team and possess a friendly and positive demeanor and professional image.

Your Qualifications

1. Currently doing or graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Human Resources or equivalent.
2. Experience leading full cycle recruitments.
3. Strong computer system aptitude and experience working with various types of software including Microsoft Office Suite; previous experience using HRIS is an asset.
4. Experience in Diversity and Inclusion program and/or Human Resources is an asset.
5. Labour relations and performance management experience is considered an asset.

WHY WORK AT KRUGER?

At Kruger, we believe in giving our employees the space to grow in a dynamic and stimulating environment, to encourage their development, and to enrich their professional lives. That's why many of our employees have been with us for a long time.

At Kruger, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, not just because it is the right thing to do but because differences make us stronger and we benefit from this as a business. Our inclusive culture requires all employees to be open-minded and welcoming of people with diverse backgrounds, preferences, needs and thoughts. Through our shared commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, we create a great place to work, one that is able to attract the best people, build stronger teams, communicate better, innovate more and achieve the best results.

When you work at Kruger, you can count on a wide range of benefits such as competitive group insurance, registered pension plans and continuing education programs. In addition to finding a stimulating work environment that offers many opportunities for growth, you'll have the chance to work for a company that truly cares about its employees.