Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources

Northumberland Hills Hospital; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor to provide expert HR services and advice. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration specialized in HR, along with CHRP/CHRL designation and a minimum of 5 years experience in a unionized environment. Responsibilities include employee consultation, managing HR policies, and collaboration with teams. This full-time position requires excellent attention to detail and interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years experience in a progressive unionized HR environment.
• Current member of the HR Professional Association of Ontario, in good standing.
• Knowledge of HR policies, practices and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level HR advice to employees and managers.
• Deliver core HR services including consultation on HR matters.
• Manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/diploma in Business Administration with HR specialization

CHRP / CHRL designation

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Scheduling systems

Job description

Overview

Reference # 00953 posted Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Applications accepted for temporary, full-time Human Resources Advisor in the Human Resources department. Pay: $83,266.00 - $85,764.00. Application Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025.

Location: Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH).

Equity and Accessibility

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons / persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Role Overview

The Human Resource Advisor is an integral part of the Human Resources team and provides expert level advice to employees and managers. They are responsible for delivering the core human resource services including providing consultation and advice to assigned departments on a variety of HR matters including employee and labour relations, collective agreement interpretation, recruitment and retention, onboarding, discipline and conflict resolution, performance management, HR policies, practices and legislation, etc. This role is Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. The Human Resources Advisor position is a full-time, in person role.

Qualifications / Requirements

• A degree / diploma in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources Management required
• Current member of the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario, and in good standing
• CHRP / CHRL designation required
• Minimum five (5) years experience in a progressive unionized human resources environment
• Demonstrated judgment, decision making and problem solving
• Knowledge of HRIS, payroll and scheduling systems
• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Results focused / self-starter – driven to achieve
• Demonstrated tact and sound professional judgment when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• Detail oriented – excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Interpersonal skills – able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the business
• Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard

Assets

• Experience in the Health Care sector preferred

Employment Requirements

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts / all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

While we thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.