Human Resources Coordinator

Closes: July 18, 2025

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a small, dynamic HR team within an academic setting. The Human Resources Coordinator plays a vital role in delivering day-to-day HR services and ensuring smooth operations across a broad range of responsibilities.

Reporting directly to the Human Resources Director, this position is well-suited to a resourceful and detail-oriented individual who enjoys a generalist role and is comfortable managing multiple priorities. Flexibility, initiative, and sound judgment are essential. Success in this role also requires strong interpersonal skills, including being approachable, responsive, and service oriented in supporting faculty and staff across the institution.

The Coordinator will be responsible for a variety of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, data and records management, payroll and benefits administration, HRIS updates, and interpretation of policies, collective agreements and relevant legislation. The role also includes supporting job evaluation, pay equity maintenance, union bargaining and event coordination. Outstanding customer service, discretion in handling sensitive information, and strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to success in this role.

  • Department
    Human Resources — Supervised by: Human Resources Director
  • Compensation
    $55,000 to $65,000
  • Hours
    Permanent/Full-Time
  • How to Apply
    hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca
  • Terms

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Provide daily support to the HR Director and assist in the coordination of all HR activities across the employee life cycle.
    • Support full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, scheduling, interviews, reference checks, and candidate communications.
    • Administer new hire onboarding processes, ensuring paperwork is complete and systems access is set up in coordination with IT and other departments.
    • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and update the HRIS system (PayWorks) regularly.
    • Provide front-line HR support to employees and managers, responding to inquiries related to policies, procedures, benefits, time off, and collective agreements.
    • Support and help coordinate employee events, training sessions, and other HR-related initiatives.
    • Attend and record minutes for Joint Health and Safety Committee and Wellness Committee meetings.
    • Assist with annual processes such as performance evaluations, salary adjustments, and pay equity program maintenance.
    • Collaborate with Payroll and Finance to ensure benefit enrolment and payroll changes are accurately administered.
    • Track employee leaves and absences and maintain HR documentation and compliance with employment legislation.
    • Draft HR correspondence, reports, and internal communications with a high level of clarity and professionalism.
    • Help prepare HR metrics and support budgeting activities.
    • Participate in special projects and support other administrative duties as needed.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Minimum 3 years of generalist HR experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
    • Familiarity with employment legislation and collective agreements.
    • Experience with pay equity and job evaluation systems is an asset.
    • Strong organizational and multitasking skills; able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to grammar and clarity.
    • Comfortable handling confidential information with integrity and discretion.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems such as PayWorks or similar platforms.
    • Positive, team-oriented approach and a commitment to high-quality client service.

    We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

    The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

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

    If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416-926-7118 hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca.