HR Advisor

Date Posted: 04/25/2025
Req ID:42668
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Human Resource Services
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

About Us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

Your Opportunity:

Human Resource Services aims to enhance the University’s mission by fostering a healthy, collaborative and equitable work environment that will attract, develop and retain the best qualified talent to support the campus's strategic vision of inspiring inclusive excellence. We are strategic partners and trusted advisors to the campus leadership, staff and faculty and are committed to providing excellent quality service in a diverse, safe and welcoming environment at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Human Resource Services, the incumbent is responsible for providing support with a range of services to a team of HR Consultants at the University of Toronto Scarborough. The main focus of the Human Resources Advisor's role is to provide support to recruitment including posting of positions, working with HR Consultant to prepare postings, develop pre-screening questions and screen submissions; schedule candidates; meet with candidates; administer testing processes; build community contacts in order to broaden candidate pools and; attend job fairs The position also provides HR support in such areas as: job evaluation, collection of salary data, employee orientation, grievance support, and general administrative support to HR. The position will provide information in respect to employment practices, employment legislation and the interpretation and application of staff policies and collective agreements while referring more complex issues to HR Consultant/Assistant Director, HR. Under general direction the HR Advisor will work closely with the Assistant Director, HR/Executive Director, HR on special projects and initiatives including data collection, employee communications, HR reporting etc.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

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.

Qualifications Required:

EDUCATION:

University degree in a relevant field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ administrative experience preferably working in a Human Resources department with experience in recruitment processes, familiarity with job evaluation principles, understanding of collective agreements and ability to interpret and apply HR policy and collective agreement provisions. Knowledge of and experience using on-line tools; preferably experience with using social media recruitment tools. Experience screening resumes and familiarity with the principals of behavioral based interviewing. Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining websites. Familiarity with academic environments preferred.

SKILLS:

Proficient computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power point) and Visio; demonstrated experience working with databases and/or HRIS; knowledge of legislation relevant to employment practices.

OTHER:

Demonstrated client service orientation; excellent interpersonal skills with ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a broad range of clients particularly concerning difficult or sensitive situations; maintains confidentiality as required of all HR professionals; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; strong analytical and problem solving skills; detail oriented; results oriented; adaptable and creative; ability to work as an effective team member and efficiently meet required deadlines. Able to travel to job fairs and the St. George campus to attend meetings and training.

Notes:

• This is a term opportunity until June 2026.
• A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.

Closing Date: 05/04/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 1 -- Hiring Zone: $75,286 - $87,834 -- Broadband Salary Range: $75,286 - $125,475
Job Category: People Strategy, Equity & Culture