HR Advisor

Colliers Engineering & Design; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading commercial real estate services firm as an HR Advisor. In this hybrid role, you'll support HR operations and drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance employee engagement and develop impactful HR programs. Bring your expertise in core HR practices and help foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive and flexible benefits package

Industry-leading training and development programs

Collaborative culture with a focus on diversity and inclusion

Opportunities to work on innovative projects

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an HR generalist or advisory role.
• Proven experience in performance management, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR support for day-to-day operations and respond to inquiries.
• Assist HR Leaders on coaching managers and managing performance issues.
• Support employee engagement strategy and analyze survey results.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

CHRP/CPHR designation (or in progress)

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems (Workday preferred)

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 is a hybrid role based out of 181 Bay Street office in Toronto, ON.***

About the role:
As an HR Advisor within our People Services team, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Canadian HRBP team to plan and execute impactful programs for the business. This is an opportunity to apply your curiosity, attention to detail, and process-oriented mindset to help strengthen employee engagement and HR operations within a dynamic, collaborative environment.

• Lead HR support for day-to-day operations: Respond to manager and employee inquiries, provide guidance across HR policies, and ensure consistent HR administration.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration: Partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, Benefits, and Legal to deliver expert advice and aligned HR support.

• Assist with performance and employee relations: Support HR Leaders on coaching managers, managing performance issues, and conducting exit interviews, escalating when needed.

• Collaborate closely on HR initiatives: Work with HR Leaders on the design, rollout, and ongoing management of programs to support business goals.

• Support employee engagement strategy: Analyze survey results, facilitate focus groups, and provide recommendations to help leaders drive meaningful action.

What you bring:

• Degree and/or diploma in: Human Resources or a related field; CHRP/CPHR designation (or in progress) preferred.

• 1–3 years of experience, preferably in: a multi-location, matrixed organization in an HR generalist or advisory role.

• Proven experience in core HR practices: Performance management, onboarding, employee relations, and program coordination.

• Strong proficiency in: MS Office and HRIS systems (Workday preferred).

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills: Able to build trusted relationships, juggle multiple priorities, and work across departments with professionalism and care.

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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] .