Overview

Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division is looking for a Senior People & Culture Advisor to join our team in Dowling, Ontario. Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture Advisory & Operations (Canada), this role will provide trusted HR advisory support to leaders and employees across our Canadian workforce, helping to drive employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, compliance, and organizational performance in a dynamic and complex environment.

 

The Location: This position is based in Dowling, Ontario.

 

Responsibilities

As Senior People & Culture Advisor you will be responsible for:

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders on employee relations, performance management, investigations, and complex workplace matters.
• Lead and manage sensitive and high-risk employee relations issues, providing practical solutions while mitigating organizational risk.
• Coach and support leaders to strengthen people management capability and leadership effectiveness.
• Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and HR practices across business groups.
• Partner with leaders to align people strategies and workforce decisions with business and operational objectives.
• Support organizational changes, restructuring activities, workforce planning, and talent movement initiatives.
• Oversee complex leave of absence cases, including disability, parental, medical, and accommodation matters.
• Manage case documentation, communications, return-to-work planning, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian employment legislation, human rights requirements, and internal policies.
• Lead or support workplace investigations and partner with Health & Safety teams on regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Provide oversight and continuous improvement of onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Conduct and analyze exit interviews to identify trends and support retention strategies.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, culture programs, and change management activities.
• Lead or contribute to HR projects, policy updates, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Support broader People & Culture initiatives across Canada as required.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in HR advisory, HR business partner, or generalist roles.
• Significant experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment law, human rights legislation, and HR best practices.
• Proven experience advising managers and senior leaders in technology, manufacturing, mining, or similarly complex operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and high-risk situations independently while exercising sound judgment.
• Strong coaching, influencing, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Have:

• CHRP, CHRL, or equivalent HR designation.
• Experience supporting employees in mining, industrial, manufacturing, or high-technology environments.
• Experience working within global or multi-jurisdictional organizations.
• Experience supporting organizations that have grown through acquisition or significant business transformation.
• Exposure to change management, workforce planning, or organizational design initiatives.

Key Success Factors:

• Trusted Advisor – Builds credibility quickly and establishes strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong Judgment – Navigates complex and sensitive situations with confidence, discretion, and professionalism.
• Business Mindset – Connects people decisions to operational goals and business outcomes.
• Execution-Oriented – Balances strategic advisory work with hands-on delivery and follow-through.
• Adaptable – Thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and business needs.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you're excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.