Human Resources Advisor

Trent University; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Trent University is hiring a Human Resources Advisor for a 20-month contract role. The advisor will support HR operations, focusing on training and development, recruitment, and policy compliance. Ideal candidates will have an Honours Bachelor's degree and relevant HR experience, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of Human Resources experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the training and engagement strategy.
• Coordinate staff training workshops and manage registrations.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment and job evaluations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Honours Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

CHRP designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

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CA$68,713.00 / yr - CA$91,686.00 / yr

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Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document / publication, please contact [emailprotected] .

STATUS : Full-time (35 hours), 20-Month Contract

START DATE : August 18, 2025 (anticipated)

SALARY RANGE : $68,713 - $91,686 per annum

JOB PURPOSE :

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the Human Resource Advisor supports the University’s training, development and engagement strategy and ensures efficient HR operations. They perform a variety of generalist and administrative duties, and serve as a key point of contact for staff, faculty and student inquiries, while ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and collective agreements.

KEY ACTIVITIES :

Training, Development & Employee Engagement

• Support the development and continuous improvement of the University’s training, development, and engagement strategy.
• Identify and implement effective training and engagement opportunities for all employee groups by applying research, industry best practices and insights from relevant professional networks. Assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate staff and management training workshops including scheduling, registration management, room booking and communications.
• Administer professional development programs including the OPSEU Career Development Program and Leadership Development Fund.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external partners to expand training opportunities (i.e. Student Support Certificate, EHRO, external providers).
• Coordinate new employee orientation and work with the Manager, Human Resources, to enhance onboarding processes.
• Coordinate and plan the annual Heart of Trent employee appreciation event, including organizing logistics, communications, programming, and day-of execution.

Human Resources

• Support recruitment and staffing by providing advice, policy and process guidance, and participating on hiring committees.
• Provide administrative support for the job evaluation process, including editing and formatting job descriptions.
• Collaborate on the creation and revision of HR forms and documents to streamline processes, enhance accessibility and ensure legislative and policy compliance.
• Troubleshoot employee HRIS access issues.
• Oversee the management of general HR communications including the HR and Jobs email inboxes and office phone line.
• Review and update the Human Resources website as needed.
• Assist overall departmental operations, coordinate and implement projects, and perform other related duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED :

• Honours Bachelor’s Degree (4 year) in a related field; CHRP designation preferred.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

• Two (2) years of Human Resources experience in a unionized environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with an HRIS is an asset.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check (“Police Record Check”), dated within the past six (6) months is required as a condition of employment.

SUPERVISION :

• Provides guidance and direction to student employees.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Human Resources

Higher Education

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