Human Resources Advisor (TERM)

Date Posted: 05/23/2024
Req ID: 37447
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Administrative Human Resource Services
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 and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research 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 of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect 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 discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Position Overview

Under general direction of the Assistant Director, Administrative HR Services, the incumbent provides a wide 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.

Responsibilities will also include advising a dedicated client group on employment-related laws and jurisprudence including the Human Rights Code, the Employment Standards Act, etc., analyzing, evaluating and classifying both unionized and non-unionized positions; providing recruitment advice and assistance to clients; providing general advice and guidance, in consultation with other HR staff in the department, on organizational change and restructuring; contributing to attendance and disability management as a member of a cross-functional team; and participating in special projects and process re-engineering.

NOTE: This is a term opportunity ending in June 2025.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two to three years of related HR experience, including experience with recruitment, job evaluation, labour relations, organizational change, attendance management, performance management and salary administration. Sound knowledge of human resources best practices and employment related legislation.

SKILLS:
Keyboarding skills, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience using HRIS preferred.

OTHER:
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated excellent client service orientation and skill/experience in cross-cultural communications. Attention to detail. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Demonstrated tact, discretion, judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of clients as well as with difficult and/or sensitive situations. Experience working independently and as part of a team environment.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to the University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline .

Closing Date: 06/07/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 2 -- Hiring Zone: $80,474 - $93,884 -- Broadband Salary Range: $80,474 - $134,120
Job Category: People Strategy, Equity & Culture