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Agrium is one of the world’s largest nutrient and fertilizer producers with annual sales over $4 billion. Agrium continues to grow its markets and operations throughout the world.  Headquartered in Calgary and in business for almost 70 years, Agrium produces and markets three major nutrients required for healthy crop production: nitrogen, phosphate and potassium, as well as controlled release fertilizers.

Make the move to join our more than 7,000 employees across North and South America and begin growing your career now. We are currently recruiting for a:

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the HR Business Advisor will primarily provide HR generalist support within the Redwater Fertilizer Operations.

Specific Responsibilities Will Include:

• Implementing company and business unit HR strategies, programs and processes (e.g., Performance Management Process, orientation, compensation and benefit programs) under the direction of the Human Resources Manager.
• Supporting leaders in interpreting policies and resolving moderately complex employee relations matters.
• Analyzing and identifying people issues and trends within the location and participating in their resolution.
• Supporting the Human Resources Manager in executing client group staffing plans including working with hiring managers in initiating recruitments, preparing job profiles and assessing job ladder/banding and salary ranges. 
• Monitoring training/development needs, participating in the development of plans/programs, and then supporting implementation within the location.
• Supporting leaders in managing ongoing compensation issues.
• Implementing and managing change as it relates to specific initiatives within the site/function/business unit.
• Coordinating with the HR Service Center to ensure effective HR service delivery.

Qualifications of the Position Include:

• A Bachelor of Commerce or Management Degree with a focus in Human Resources Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of HR generalist experience preferably in an industrial plant setting.
• CHRP designation would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, planning, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong relationship and team building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong results/goal orientation.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions, and exercise judgment on sensitive/confidential issues.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required and exposure to SAP would be an asset.

Agrium Inc. offers a competitive compensation program commensurate with experience. Please reply, in confidence, stating the desired position, by August 19, 2007 to: 

Redwater Fertilizer Operations
Strategic Staffing
Fax: (780) 998-6559
email: Agrium HR