Human Resources/Labour Relations Advisor

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

$75K — $90K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Business Administration, specializing in Human Resources or Industrial Relations
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources and/or Labour Relations
  • Master's Degree or CPHR designation is an asset
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve complex issues
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic advice on labour and employee-related matters
  • Participate in investigations and dispute resolution processes
  • Manage grievance processes and support arbitration efforts
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners, managers, and union representatives
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies and standards of business conduct
  • Communicate effectively while maintaining confidentiality
  • Foster respectful relationships with diverse individuals

Benefits

  • Positive work-life balance with remote or hybrid working options
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact for customers
  • Permanent position with potential for location flexibility
  • Involvement in collective bargaining and strategic employee relations initiatives
  • Collaboration with a passionate and performance-focused team
Full Job Description
Competition Number: NLH-NR-26-044 Closing Date: August 24, 2026 Line of Business: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Work Location: St. John's

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.

Human Resources/Labour Relations Advisor
Competition #: NLH-NR-26-044
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John's, NL

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the Employee Relations and Workforce Planning team, you will provide strategic advice, guidance and support on labour and employee-related matters, collective agreement and policy interpretation, and corrective action. You will participate in investigations, dispute resolution, grievance management, arbitration, and support negotiating various agreements including collective bargaining process. You will collaborate with other professionals including HR Business Partners, managers and union representatives and build strong relationships in support of implementing people solutions aligned with Hydro's policies, principles and values. You will support compliance of Hydro's corporate policies and standards of business conduct. You will have the highest regard for confidentiality and foster mutual respect in your dealings with diverse individuals. You are a high-impact communicator, exceptional listener and facilitator with the ability to convey key and critical information in an effective manner.

What You'll Need:
You have graduated with a Bachelor Degree of Commerce or Business Administration with specialization in Human Resources and/or Industrial Relations with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in the Human Resources and/or Labour Relations field. Master of Business Administration/Master of Employment Relations or CPHR designation would be an asset. You must have strong interpersonal skills and have a demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex issues. You must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to work effectively to prioritize and manage competing priorities. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Ideally this position would reside in our Corporate Office; however, we may be able to consider requests to work from one of our other locations within the province. Travel to Hydro's various locations in Newfoundland and Labrador may be required.

CLOSING DATE: August 24, 2026

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Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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