HR Advisor

Altis Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected public sector client as an HR Advisor in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment. In this role, you will support a collaborative HR team, focusing on talent acquisition and disability management. You will manage full-cycle recruitment, ensuring effective onboarding and compliance with HR programs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to deepen your impact in a fast-paced setting, working closely with stakeholders to enhance HR services. If you have a strong generalist background and are passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience with a strong generalist background.
• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, especially in public sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for 5–10 active roles at a time.
• Coordinate LTD, STD, and Return-to-Work processes.

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Workday

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

Business Administration or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

We are working with a respected public sector client to hire an experienced HR Advisor for a 6-month contract with strong potential for extension or permanent hire. This role supports a collaborative, fast-paced HR team and plays a key part in Talent Acquisition, Disability Management, and general HR Advisory Services.

You’ll work with various stakeholders across the organization, supporting full-cycle recruitment, managing employee cases, and contributing to HR programs and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a generalist background and strong recruitment experience looking to deepen their impact in a purpose-driven environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for 5–10 active roles at a time (primarily professional-level, including accountants and lawyers)
• Partner with hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies
• Pre-screen candidates, coordinate interviews, prepare offer letters, and handle onboarding steps
• Leverage Workday for all recruitment activity (this is essential)
• Liaise with external recruiters and advertising partners as needed

Disability Management

• Coordinate LTD, STD, and Return-to-Work (RTW) processes
• Maintain communication between employees, managers, and third-party providers
• Provide administrative support for active cases and escalate complex situations when required

General HR Support

• Respond to inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and programs
• Assist with compliance-related tracking (e.g., Health & Safety, AODA)
• Support HR projects and student programs as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience with a strong generalist background
• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment (public sector or unionized environments an asset)
• Hands-on experience using Workday for recruitment and staff management (required)
• Understanding of disability case management processes
• Excellent communication, judgment, and organizational skills

Education

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Nice-to-Haves

• CHRP or CHRL designation considered an asset