WGL

WGL - HR Advisor

WGL  •  $95k - $138k/yr  •  Springfield, MO (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

WGL - HR Advisor

The HR Advisor provides trusted guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, programs, and practices, supporting the effective execution of the business and HR strategy. This role builds strong partnerships across the organization, serves as the first point of escalation for HR inquiries, and collaborates closely with Senior HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence (COEs) to resolve issues, deliver HR initiatives, and ensure legislative compliance.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide policy input aligned to business strategy, including external benchmarking

  • Communicate and support the rollout of HR policies, programs, and procedures

  • Ensure policies are accessible, consistently applied, and operationally effective

  • Support deployment of COE‑led initiatives and participate in cross‑functional HR projects

  • Advise employees and managers on leaves, performance, promotions, benefits, and employee life‑cycle events

  • Coach managers on routine employee matters; escalate complex issues to HRBPs or Legal as needed

  • Support performance management, disciplinary actions, severance calculations, and exits, with a solid understanding of Canadian Common Law

  • Facilitate onboarding, offboarding, exit interviews, and employee issue resolution

  • Promote employee self‑service tools to improve efficiency

  • Prepare employee documentation and maintain accurate, compliant records

  • HRBP & Talent Support

  • Provide reporting, analytics, insights, and recommendations to support decision‑making

  • Support succession planning, talent reviews, workforce planning, and development activities

  • Partner with HRBPs on organizational changes, restructures, and outplacement coordination

  • Contribute to HR training and enablement materials

  • Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring support as needed

  • Confirm headcount approvals and support job descriptions and onboarding coordination

What You'll Bring:

  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience; 2–4 years in an HR Generalist, Advisor, or Manager role

  • Strong understanding of business strategy, employment law, and HR best practices

  • Proven ability to influence leaders and manage sensitive matters with discretion

  • Strong communication skills and comfort working in a dynamic, evolving environment

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

  • CHRP designation preferred (or in progress)

Why Join WGL:

At WGL, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting leaders and employees in a role that balances operational excellence with strategic influence. You’ll work closely with experienced HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence, gaining exposure to complex employee matters, organizational change, and enterprise‑level initiatives. This is an environment where collaboration, integrity, and practical problem‑solving are valued. You’ll be trusted to apply sound judgment, contribute insights that shape decisions, and continue building your HR expertise within a dynamic, evolving business. If you’re looking for a role that offers depth, credibility, and the opportunity to grow while doing work that matters, WGL provides a strong platform to do so

We offer a competitive salary range of $95,400 - $138,075 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

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For Canadian hires AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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About WGL

WGL, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a leading source for clean, efficient and diverse energy solutions with activities in 30 states. Our operating units consist of Washington Gas, WGL Energy, WGL Midstream and Hampshire Gas.

WGL provides options for natural gas, electricity, green power and energy services, including generation, storage, transportation, distribution, supply and efficiency. Our calling as a company is to make energy surprisingly easy for our customers, our community and our employees.

Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, small business or multinational corporation, state and local or federal agency, WGL is here to provide Energy Answers. Ask us.

For more information, visit us at www.wgl.com and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/wglanswers.

For all available job openings for WGL and our subsidiaries, check our Careers tab: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wgl/careers

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
wgl.com
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