Employee Experience Advisor
Wsp
HR advisory and employee relations support, coaching managers and overseeing employee lifecycle processes.
28 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Toronto, ON, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
employee relations
performance development
lifecycle management
return-to-work
training delivery
termination management
- Employee Relations: Manage investigations, disciplinary actions, and improvement plans with fairness and consistency.
- Employee Support: Educate employees on available resources and provide coaching as needed to enhance engagement and performance.
- Operational Excellence: Execute People & Culture initiatives within the business and ensure compliance with policies and processes.
- Performance & Development: Facilitate 360-degree feedback debriefs and support the creation of Personal Development Plans.
- Lifecycle Management: Oversee the processing of employee lifecycle activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manager Coaching & Development: Partner with managers to build leadership capability and provide guidance on WSP programmes and policies.
- Return-to-Work Programmes: Coordinate and manage return-to-work processes, ensuring compliance with policies and supporting employees’ reintegration.
- Facilitate training: Help talent enablement with delivering various trainings throughout the year.
- Termination & Severance Management: Oversee termination processes, including preparing
- documentation, calculating severance packages, and ensuring adherence to legal and company requirements.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
What you bring
5 years
hr advisory
employment law
discretion
proactive
communication
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in HR advisory or employee relations roles, ideally in a complex, matrixed organisation.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong organisational skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
- Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
- Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
- Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
- Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
- Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
- No DEI content per instruction.
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