Human Resources Advisor

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts & Science is hiring an HR Advisor to provide comprehensive human resources services including recruitment, job evaluation, and support for organizational change. This role is vital for managing HR processes and ensuring effective communication within the faculty, while adhering to policies that promote diversity and equity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant HR experience.
• HR experience in a unionized environment preferred.
• Demonstrated tact, discretion, and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support, advice, and guidance to client departments.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and job evaluation.
• Support organizational change and participate in grievance processes.

Skills

Client service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of HR best practices

Education

University degree or equivalent

Certificate of Human Resources Professional (CHRP)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

HRIS

Job description

Date Posted: 06/09/2025
Req ID:43367
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Administrative Human Resources
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About Us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive anddiverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching andresearch excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity ofopportunities and perspectives within the Faculty refl ect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity,innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discoverythat has changed the way we think about the world.

Your Opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, Administrative Human Resources Services and working as an integral part of the Human Resources team, the HR Advisor provides a range of human resources services to client departments. These services include recruitment, job evaluation, salary administration, interpretation and application of human resource and payroll policies and practices, the interpretation and application of staff policies and collective agreements, organizational change, and performance management.

The HR Advisor is responsible for full-cycle recruitment, job evaluation of unionized and non-unionized positions; and for providing HR support, advice and guidance to portfolio of assigned client groups. In consultation with the Assistant Director and/or other senior HR staff, the HR Advisor supports organizational change and restructuring processes; participates in grievance processes, contributes to attendance and disability management as a member of a cross-functional team; and participates in special projects as part of the Faculty of Arts & Science Administrative HR Team.

Essential Qualifications:

I. Education:

• University degree or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of (or working towards) Certificate of Human Resources Professional (CHRP).

II. Experience:

• Minimum two to three (2-3) years’ relevant human resources experience, including experience in a combination of the following - recruitment, job evaluation, labour relations, organizational change, attendance management, performance management and salary administration.
• HR experience in a unionized environment is preferred.

III. Skills:

• Excellent client service orientation, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Strong organizational skills along with ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines, demonstrated ability to adjust to changing operational and client needs
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of and apply collective agreements and a wide range of policies, procedures, processes and legislation, and to learn new systems
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated tact, discretion, judgement and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team environment.
• Sound knowledge of human resources best practices and employment-related legislation.
• Prior experience applying USW Staff-Appointed, Casual, Don bargaining units collective agreements is an asset

IV. Other:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) skills
• Experience using HRIS preferred.
• Experience with SuccessFactors, JDX, or similar recruitment and/or job evaluation databases is an asset

Note: 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.

Closing Date:06/16/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:PM 2 -- Hiring Zone: $82,083 - $95,762 -- Broadband Salary Range: $82,083 - $136,802
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial