Human Resources Advisor (TERM)

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto—Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OOSE) is seeking an HR Advisor to provide administrative HR services within client departments. You will lead recruitment activities, support onboarding, and guide salary administration and job evaluation while ensuring collective agreement compliance.

The role requires collaboration with leadership and HR colleagues, handling confidential information and prioritizing equity, diversity and inclusion in a dynamic academic setting.

Qualifications

• University degree with HR specialization or equivalent experience.
• Three years’ experience in full-cycle recruitment in unionized settings.
• Strong communication, presentation and interviewing skills.
• Experience with HR policies, recruitment policies and collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative HR services to client departments at OISE.
• Lead talent acquisition strategy and onboarding of staff.
• Advise on recruitment, salary administration, job evaluation and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with collective agreements and employment policies.
• Collaborate on HR planning and special projects.

Skills

Client service orientation

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Recruitment

Salary administration

Job evaluation

Employee relations

MS Office

Applicant tracking systems

LinkedIn

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

University degree in HR or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

MS Office Suite

Applicant Tracking Systems

LinkedIn

Job description

Description:

ABOUT US

OISE is recognized as a global leader in graduate programs in teaching and learning, continuing teacher education, and education research. As one of the largest and most research-intensive faculties of education in North America, OISE is an integral part of the University of Toronto – Canada’s most dynamic and comprehensive institution of higher learning.
OISE is committed to enhancing the social, economic, political, and cultural well-being of individuals and communities locally, nationally, and globally through leadership in teaching, research and advocacy. A unique place to work, learn and grow, OISE addresses current and emerging challenges with the scale, academic excellence, and collaborative energy that few institutions in the world can claim.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Under the general direction of the Director, Human Resources, and guided by a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the HR Advisor provides a range of administrative HR services to client departments at OISE. Working closely with the Director and Senior HR Consultant, the HR Advisor supports both unionized and non-unionized employee groups and provides guidance on recruitment, salary administration, job evaluation, and employee relations. Typical responsibilities will also include ensuring compliance with the hiring provisions of applicable collective agreements and employment policies; leading the development and implementation of effective talent acquisition strategy, playing a key role in the onboarding of new staff, and collaborating with others on HR planning efforts within client departments.

In addition to core responsibilities, the HR Advisor will also take on projects and undertake research on a wide variety of issues and topics related to administrative human resources at OISE. The responsibilities of the incumbent will continuously evolve, requiring flexibility, and a willingness to respond to the given priorities of the day. The HR Advisor will work collaboratively and cooperatively in a dynamic environment and as priorities evolve, demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and sound judgment in responding to emerging needs and opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• University degree with a specialization in Human Resources or an equivalent acceptable combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent client service orientation and demonstrated initiative, tact, diplomacy and discretion;
• Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• Three years’ experience managing full-cycle recruitment in a unionized environment;
• Demonstrated experience sourcing candidates, including the passive job seeker;
• Experience writing clear and compelling job postings and effective interview questions;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both in a consultative team environment and independently;
• Political acumen and ability to interact with senior managers and academic administrators in a manner that facilitates cooperation and achieves consensus;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, applicant tracking systems and LinkedIn;
• Professional and polished presenter, with excellent oral, written communication and active listening skills;
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and project management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality work while managing competing deadlines;
• Experience with or ability to quickly grasp requirements of collective agreements and recruitment policies and practices of the University of Toronto; highly skilled at providing value-added strategic advice aligned with employment legislation and internal policies and procedures;
• Ability to manage competing demands, accept feedback, and be adaptable and flexible;
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

ASSETS:

• Experience recruiting in a unionized environment.
• Experience working with human resource information systems (HRIS).

Notes: This is a one year term appointment.

Closing Date: 09/30/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:PM 2 -- Hiring Zone: $83,560 - $97,486 -- Broadband Salary Range: $83,560 - $139,264
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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 [e-mail] .