People and Culture Advisor - Alberta, Canada - Agriculture Financial Services Corporation

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation

Verified Company

Alberta, Canada

8 minutes ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At AFSC, we want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds.

We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities.

We care about each other, about Alberta and about agriculture. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world.

The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do.

Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.

Posting will close April 2, 2023.

Location is flexible, within Alberta, dependent on the successful applicant.

The People and Culture Advisor (PCA) plays a key role in supporting AFSC's most important asset; our people. You are the trusted advisor and partner for our leaders.

The PCA is responsible for providing strategic HR and people management support, advice and consultative services in partnership with leaders and employees enabling informed decisions and in alignment with AFSC's objectives.

Reporting to the Manager, People, Culture and Learning, this position provides expertise to all levels of staff in the areas of, but not limited to, talent acquisition and management, employee relations, employee engagement, organizational design & development, coaching, workforce planning, and performance management.

The PCA will be responsible for staying apprised on HR best practices in support and alignment of AFSC's strategic objectives.

It is the responsibility of the PCA to forecast HR trends in their respective area and proactively find solutions and/or develop strategies in support of the goals and priorities of AFSC.

What will your growth opportunities look like in this role?

Involvement with initiatives to prepare our workforce of the future.

What will you be responsible for?

The Advisor is responsible for supporting a portfolio of business partners in all areas of Talent Management, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
The Advisor will also support their business partners in various strategic programs such as capacity planning and succession planning.
The Advisor also supports the Manager, People, Culture & Learning with the design and implementation of human resources programs, policies and procedures.

What are we looking for from you?

A strong Human Resources Generalist background
Solid technical knowledge of Human Resources related issues
A demonstrated high proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills.

What else is in it for you?

Health, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment
Health Spending Account
Corporate functions
Winter Holiday closure
PSPP contributions
Generous vacation and special leave days
Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or a related field
Three (3) years related human resources experience
Human resources certification (CPHR) is considered an asset.

About AFSC

For over 80 years Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) has provided Alberta's agricultural producers and agribusinesses with loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance.

At AFSC, we're proud of the work we do to help build a strong, growing and diversified agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta.

Many AFSC team members are also producers and know first-hand the challenges and rewards Alberta producers face.