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The HR Advisor provides administrative HR services, including recruitment, salary administration, and performance management for unionized and non-unionized staff. They also lead talent acquisition strategies and ensure compliance with collective agreements and university policies.

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Date Posted: 09/17/2026Req ID: 50232Faculty/Division: OISEDepartment: OISE: Human ResourcesCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes 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 utilizing an awareness of issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion, the incumbent provides a range of administrative HR services to client departments. In consultation with the Director and Senior HR Consultant, the HR Advisor advises clients on HR policies and practices advises clients on HR policies and practices related to the management of non-union and unionized staff including recruitment, salary administration, job evaluation and performance management. 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 succession planning efforts within client departments. The incumbent will also take on new tasks or projects, assume responsibility for on-going 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. 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 ETEmployee Group: SalariedPersonnel Subarea:PMAppointment Type: Budget - TermSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 2 -- Hiring Zone: $83,560 - $97,486 -- Broadband Salary Range: $83,560 - $139,264Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

What you’ll do

The HR Advisor provides administrative HR services, including recruitment, salary administration, and performance management for unionized and non-unionized staff. They also lead talent acquisition strategies and ensure compliance with collective agreements and university policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have a university degree in Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least three years of experience in full-cycle recruitment within a unionized environment is required.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

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• Human Resources
• Recruitment
• Talent Acquisition
• Performance Management
• Job Evaluation
• Salary Administration
• Collective Agreements
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Strategic Advice
• Project Management
• MS Office Suite
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• LinkedIn
• Communication
• Active Listening
• Conflict Resolution
• Full-Cycle Recruitment
• Tactfulness
• Diplomacy
• Talent Sourcing
• Advocacy
• Talent Acquisition Strategy
• Talent Strategy
• Research
• Teaching
• Broadband
• Management
• Cooperation
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Employment Protection Legislation
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Succession Planning
• Writing
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources Advisor
• Human Resources Specialist
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists