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WGL - HR Advisor

AltaGas
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
6801 Industrial Drive (Show on map)
Apr 08, 2026
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 COEled initiatives and participate in crossfunctional HR projects Advise employees and managers on leaves, performance, promotions, benefits, and employee lifecycle 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 selfservice tools to improve efficiency Prepare employee documentation and maintain accurate, compliant records HRBP & Talent Support Provide reporting, analytics, insights, and recommendations to support decisionmaking 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 enterpriselevel initiatives. This is an environment where collaboration, integrity, and practical problemsolving 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. #LI-MW1 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.