• Job Description

  Req#: 34712

  Date Posted: 10/30/2023
  Req ID: 34712
  Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
  Department: Administrative Human Resources
  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 reflects 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.

  The Office of Administrative Human Resource Services provides advice and service regarding all human resources issues, policies, collective agreements and procedures. We work closely with departments to with the creation of accurate position descriptions, job classifications, recruitment and selection of administrative and technical staff, performance assessments, professional development, benefits and pension administration, and provisions of collective agreements with unionized staff.

  Your Opportunity:

  Under the general direction of the Director, Administrative HR Services (the Director), the incumbent is responsible for assisting with the provision of human resource services and administrative support in such areas as: recruitment, job evaluation, salary administration, labour relations, benefits, re-organizations and layoffs, employment practices and legislation and the interpretation and application of staff policies and collective agreements. An effective team player, the incumbent will support the team by providing timely and accurate information on administrative human resources related issues to academic and administrative managers and staff across the Faculty of Arts & Science (FAS), knowing that more complex/problematic matters must be referred to the Director for resolution.

  The incumbent is also responsible for establishing, maintaining and improving a number of internal processes and systems required in the management of administrative human resources. They will provide guidance and support with drafting new or revised job descriptions, assists with the drafting of job postings, interview questions, conducting reference checks and job audits. The incumbent will also act as the point person for various HR systems, oversee the coordination of annual HR processes and maintain/update various departmental HR documents, processes and databases.

  Required Qualifications:

  EDUCATION:

  University degree with post-graduate education in HR (e.g. CHRM, working towards or completed CHRP), or an equivalent acceptable combination of education and experience.

  EXPERIENCE:

  • Three (3) years of recent and related experience in human resources, preferably in a post-secondary education or research-intensive institution.
  • Experience with databases and various HR systems and compiling and analyzing complex human resources information.
  • Knowledge of human resources policies, best practices, employment legislation and collective agreements.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policy and legislation.

  SKILLS:

  • Superior Excel skills including the ability to use advanced functions.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Word and PowerPoint.

  • Strong HRIS skills and numeracy skills.

  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, prioritization, analytical and proven administrative skills.

  • Strong communication skills (oral and written).

  OTHER:

  • Ability to work with academic and administrative managers in a manner which facilitates cooperation.

  • Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and tact.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Proven ability to keep sensitive information confidential.

  • Effective team player.

  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.

  Closing Date: 11/13/2023, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: Salaried
  Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
  Schedule: Full-Time
  Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 1 -- Hiring Zone: $73,810 - $86,112 -- Broadband Salary Range: $73,810 - $123,015
  Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

• About the company

  The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park.

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