Human Resources Advisor (Part-time)

Build Your HR Career with an Established Niagara HR Advisory Firm

Human Resources Advisor (Part-Time)

Hybrid | Niagara Region

$25.00–$28.00 per hour | 20+ hours/week

This is an opportunity to build on your Human Resources experience while gaining exposure to a diverse range of employers and workplace environments.

Westridge HR Professionals is growing, and we are seeking to welcome aHuman Resources Advisorto our team. This is a part-time role supporting clients across the Niagara region with the potential for additional hours as our client base continues to expand.

For more than 19 years, Westridge has provided practical Human Resources and Occupational Health & Safety advisory services to employers across a broad range of sectors, including manufacturing, engineering, industrial distribution, hospitality and tourism, healthcare, agriculture, retail, professional services, and the non-profit sector.

Our work focuses on supporting business owners and managers with day-to-day HR matters, including employee relations, recruitment, policy development, performance management, and workplace safety. For individuals with experience in a single organization, this role provides exposure to a wide range of workplace environments and HR practices in action.

This is a part-time position with a minimum of 20 hours per week. While scheduling is flexible, there may be occasions where additional hours are required to meet client needs. As the organization continues to grow, there is potential for this role to transition into a full-time opportunity.

What You Will Be Doing

Working alongside experienced HR professionals, you will support a range of client organizations by:

• Providing practical HR advice to business owners and managers
• Supporting employee relations matters and workplace investigations
• Assisting with recruitment, including job postings, interviews, and onboarding
• Developing and maintaining HR policies, procedures, and related documentation
• Supporting accommodation requests, disability management, and return-to-work processes
• Assisting with Joint Health & Safety Committee activities and workplace inspections
• Supporting the preparation and delivery of training sessions and workplace education
• Conducting research on employment legislation and HR best practices
• Maintaining client records and HR documentation
• Supporting a variety of HR-related administrative and project work

What We Are Looking For

• College diploma or university degree in Human Resources or a related field
• 1–3 years of HR experience in a coordinator or generalist role
• Working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle

Experience supporting occupational health and safety, Joint Health & Safety Committees, or HR systems would be considered an asset.

What You Can Expect

Along with exposure to a wide range of HR matters across multiple industries, we offer:

• Hourly rate of $25.00–$28.00, depending on experience
• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Minimum of 20 hours per week, with potential for additional hours
• Opportunity for the role to grow into full-time as the business expands
• Exposure to a broad range of industries and workplace environments
• Mentorship and support from experienced HR professionals

About Westridge HR Professionals

For more than 19 years, Westridge HR Professionals has supported employers across Niagara and surrounding communities with practical Human Resources and Occupational Health & Safety advisory services.

We act as trusted advisors to organizations in manufacturing, engineering, hospitality and tourism, healthcare, agriculture, retail, professional services, industrial distribution, and the non-profit sector. Our clients rely on us for practical, straightforward guidance tailored to their workplace needs.

We are committed to building long-term relationships and serving as a reliable HR resource for the organizations we support.

Continued growth in our client base has created this opportunity. This is an opportunity to build on your Human Resources experience while gaining exposure to a diverse range of employers and workplace environments.

How to Apply & Recruitment Process

Please submit your resume and a cover letter in confidence.

In your cover letter, please outline your interest in this role and relevant experience in key HR areas, including employee relations, recruitment, policy development, and workplace investigations.

Westridge HR Professionals uses an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage applications. Technology, including AI-assisted tools, may be used to organize and review application information.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the selection process.