HR Consultant

InsideHigherEd; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a qualified HR Consultant to deliver comprehensive HR services, manage employee relations, and lead HR initiatives in a vibrant campus environment. The role requires a degree in a relevant discipline and extensive HR experience, particularly in higher education settings. The successful candidate will navigate complex organizational dynamics and contribute to a culture valuing diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of HR and labour relations experience.
• Experience with unionized job evaluation, recruitment, and terminations.
• Demonstrated project management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR services including advice on employee relations and compensation.
• Support implementation of HR initiatives and policies.
• Manage a variety of HR projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Education

University degree in a relevant discipline

CHRL designation

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)

Online recruitment systems (e.g., SuccessFactors)

Databases / information systems

Job description

Faculty / Division : VP-People Strategy, Equity & Culture

Department : People Strategy, Equity & Culture

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description : About Us :

The Professional Faculties Human Resources Office provides a full range of HR services to seven (7) professional faculties – Architecture, Information, Law, Music, Nursing, School of Continuing Studies, and Social Work.

Position Summary :

Under the general direction of the Director, the HR Consultant is responsible for providing efficient and effective delivery of a full range of Human Resources services to clients. The incumbent is responsible for contributing to the implementation of human resource initiatives, policies, and programs that support both Faculty and Central HR objectives. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that all decentralized HR activities support the overall strategic objectives and business goals of the University of Toronto.

The HR Consultant independently provides advice, counseling and support to clients regarding employee and labour relations issues, organizational structure, change management, JDXpert (“JDX”) job description management system, job evaluation, compensation, salary administration, recruitment and selection, performance management, attendance management, accommodation, sick leaves, workplace investigations and terminations. The HR Consultant also advises on employment-related legislation and jurisprudence.

The HR Consultant is also responsible for undertaking a variety of HR projects as assigned by the Director.

In addition, the HR Consultant serves as an important resource to more junior HR staff on interpretation and application of employment legislation, policies, and collective agreements within the University context.

Minimum Qualifications :

EDUCATION :

University degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. CHRL designation preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible and related human resources and labour relations experience. Demonstrated experience with interpreting and applying collective agreement language along with sound knowledge of human resources best practices and employment-related legislation in a large, complex, diverse organization, preferably in an environment of higher education. Demonstrated experience with unionized and non-unionized job evaluation and compensation, change management, recruitment and selection, workplace investigations, and terminations. Demonstrated experience developing strategy, providing expertise, and overall management of complex restructuring activities. Experience managing grievance processes. Experience dealing effectively with a diverse group of clients in difficult or sensitive situations and providing timely solutions-focused advice. Proven successful project management experience and experience conducting research. Experience in coaching and conflict resolution.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES :

Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Demonstrated excellence in presentation and facilitation skills.

Sound knowledge of human resources best practices and employment legislation.

Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, diplomacy and persuasion.

Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive issues with compassion.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Must be a strong advocate of equity, human rights and diversity issues.

Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, manage multiple priorities as well as deal with unexpected emergencies as they arise.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)

Demonstrated competence with databases / information systems and compiling and analyzing human resources information.

Demonstrated competence with online recruitment systems (e.g., SuccessFactors).

OTHER :

Excellent ability to deal effectively with people at all levels and constituencies within the University, as well as the community-at-large.

Ability to balance and manage multiple interests, using superior consultative skills, to influence sound business decision-making.

Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Demonstrated analytical skills.

Strong negotiation and alternative dispute resolution skills, coupled with a proven ability in using collaborative and interest-based approaches to successfully foster and maintain relationships.

Closing Date : 06 / 26 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : Salaried

Appointment Type : Budget - Term

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : PM 3 Hiring Zone : $91,937 - $107,259 Broadband Salary Range : $91,937 - $153,227

Job Category : People Strategy, Equity & Culture

Notes :

• This is a 13-month term position with the possibility of extension.
• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline .
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Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [emailprotected] .

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