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HR Advisor Jobs in Calgary, Canada at Cenovus

Title: HR Advisor

Company: Cenovus

Location: Calgary, Canada

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Worker Type:
Employee Job Post End Date: 04/23/2026

The HR Advisor plays a key role in delivering business‑facing HR operational support to assigned client groups while contributing to the continuous improvement of HR processes and services. This role requires strong judgment and the ability to interpret and apply HR policies, systems, and procedures to resolve complex issues and recommend effective solutions.

The HRAdvisor acts as a trusted partner to the business, collaborates across HR functions, and supports initiatives that enhance service delivery, efficiency, and employee experience.

  • Serve as the dedicated HR Advisory representative for assigned client groups, providing guidance on complex HR operational matters through the application of HR policies, procedures, and systems.
  • Resolve HR cases accurately and efficiently,identifyingroot causes and escalating issues asrequiredin collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Interpret policies and processes to address diverse employee and leader inquiries in ambiguous situations.
  • Develop andmaintain

    HR procedure materials, including process documentation, templates, FAQs, and quick reference guides.

  • Analyze trends and recurring issues toidentifygaps and recommendprocess,policy, or system improvements.
  • Partner with HRIS and other HR teams to implement technology‑enabled solutions and mitigations.
  • Lead or contribute to smallto mediumscale process improvement initiatives with defined scope and manageable risk.
  • Act as a subject matter resource, sharing knowledge and supporting capability building across the HR team.

    • Our ideal candidate will have the followingminimumrequirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR operations experience in a business‑facing role; oil and gas experience is considered an asset.

  • Post‑secondarydegreein Business, Commerce, Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • CPHR designation or working toward designation is an asset.

  • Experience working within an HR shared servicesenvironmentis preferred.

  • Comfortable using HR systems and tools, with experience in SAP, Workday, and Service Now preferred.

    • We acknowledge the value oftransferrableskills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

    Note:
    The Final date to receive applications for this position is 11:59 PM MTApril 22, 2026.

    Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025.We’recommitted to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities.

    Who we are:

    Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia.

    Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

    The Cenovus experience

    Total rewards

    We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

  • Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)

  • Virtual healthcare coverage

    • Our development philosophy

    We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

  • Education assistance for additional development

  • Opportunities to work on special projects

  • Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

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