Employee Relations Specialist - LOA

Colliers Engineering & Design; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Colliers as an Employee Relations Specialist focusing on Leave of Absence programs. This hybrid role requires expertise in managing leave administration, ensuring compliance, improving processes, and providing support to employees. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Industry-leading training and development programs

Collaborative culture with empowered teams

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in leave administration.
• Proven experience in managing LOA programs and interpreting HR laws.
• Preferred knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and COBRA.

Responsibilities

• Manage leave administration and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Drive process improvement and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Educate employees on LOA policies and facilitate communication.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Education

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

Tools

HR systems (Workday)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why Colliers?

As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.

A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

***This position is a hybrid role based out of our 181 Bay Street, Toronto, ON or 1066 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC office.***

About the role:

As an Employee Relations Specialist – Leave of Absence, you will play a key role within our People Services (HR) team, with a primary focus on managing leave of absence programs and accommodations. This is an opportunity to use your expertise in compliance, employee support, and process improvement to ensure a seamless and thoughtful experience for employees navigating leave.

• Lead leave administration : Manage all aspects of the leave of absence program, ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable legislation across regions.

• Drive continuous process improvement : Liaise with cross-functional teams and external vendors to streamline processes, enhance communication, and control financial impact of leaves.

• Assist with disability and return-to-work coordination : Oversee disability program in partnership with third-party administrators and collaborate on accommodation planning and return-to-work strategies.

• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders : Work with Employee Relations, Legal, and HR Business Partners to interpret legislation, coordinate solutions, and manage confidential cases.

• Educate and support employees and leaders : Provide guidance on LOA policies and ensure understanding at all levels of the organization through regular communication and training.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in : Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field—or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience : in leave administration with working knowledge of benefit and employment laws

• Proven experience in : managing LOA programs, disability administration, and interpreting HR-related legislation ( preferred knowledge of FMLA, ADA and COBRA legislation in the US ).

• Strong proficiency in : HR systems (Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite

• Exceptional communication and judgment : Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, empathy, and organizational skill.

Under the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Approximate Salary Range for Role: $66,203 to $89,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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What we offer:

Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Global network : Join a global team of 23,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail] .