Human Resources Consultant Jobs

Date Posted: 08/21/2023

Req ID: 33192

Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department: Human Resources

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s HR office is committed to supporting U of T’s vision of improving health through education, research and partnerships. We are proud to work in an inclusive environment, which attracts, develops and retains a talented, productive and diversified workforce.

As a result of internal growth, our HR team is currently seeking an accomplished HR Consultant to provide strategic and operational support to our clients in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Your established track record of building trusted partnerships and providing advice and guidance on staffing and organizational change will enable you to translate our clients’ needs into tactical plans and effective solutions. Drawing upon your comprehensive knowledge of applicable policies, collective agreements and employment laws, you will contribute on key matters relating to labour relations, employee relations, onboarding, organizational reviews, job evaluation and salary administration. Your ability to uphold a high standard of professionalism and confidentiality, and your willingness to support the advancement of faculty initiatives through targeted HR projects will make you an indispensable member of our team.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience providing comprehensive, high quality, client-focused HR services, preferably in a unionized University or public sector environment
• University degree in a relevant field of study; completion of (or working towards) Certificate in Human Resource Management (CHRP), or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to quickly grasp, interpret and apply collective agreement provisions and complex job evaluation requirements
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and persevere in difficult and/or stressful situations
• Proven successful experience facilitating solutions in conflict situations and providing coaching support to managers
• Experience with collective agreement and employment policy interpretation and application
• Comprehensive experience with job evaluation, compensation and recruitment practices
• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality
• Experience conducting departmental staffing reviews, and implementing effective change based on innovative HR practices and principles
• Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, initiative and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, human resources information/management systems and applicant tracking systems
• Comprehensive experience with job evaluation and compensation practices
• Strong commitment to and knowledge of issues of equity, diversity and inclusivity
• Strong active listening and interpersonal skills; professional demeanor with exceptional customer service orientation and ability to deal with sensitive issues with tract, diplomacy and compassion
• Proven successful project management experience and analytical skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Must be approachable and have demonstrated the ability to build effective working relationships in a manner that engenders support and cooperation
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced high volume environment with strong multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities and attention to detail and accuracy

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.

Applications from current Senior HR Consultants (PM4) are welcome.

Closing Date: 09/04/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group: $82,692 - $137,819

Job Category: People Strategy, Equity & Culture

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening 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 [email protected].