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HR Advisor

Altis Recruitment

Toronto, Ontario

HR Advisor

Altis Recruitment

Toronto, Ontario
 
Salary: From $35.00 to $37.00 per Hour
 
Country: Canada
 

We are working with a respected public sector client to hire an experienced HR Advisor for a 6-month contract with strong potential for extension or permanent hire. This role supports a collaborative, fast-paced HR team and plays a key part in Talent Acquisition, Disability Management, and general HR Advisory Services.

You’ll work with various stakeholders across the organization, supporting full-cycle recruitment, managing employee cases, and contributing to HR programs and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a generalist background and strong recruitment experience looking to deepen their impact in a purpose-driven environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus)

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for 5–10 active roles at a time (primarily professional-level, including accountants and lawyers)
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies
  • Pre-screen candidates, coordinate interviews, prepare offer letters, and handle onboarding steps
  • Leverage Workday for all recruitment activity (this is essential)
  • Liaise with external recruiters and advertising partners as needed

Disability Management

  • Coordinate LTD, STD, and Return-to-Work (RTW) processes
  • Maintain communication between employees, managers, and third-party providers
  • Provide administrative support for active cases and escalate complex situations when required

General HR Support

  • Respond to inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and programs
  • Assist with compliance-related tracking (e.g., Health & Safety, AODA)
  • Support HR projects and student programs as needed

Qualifications and Skills

  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong generalist background
  • Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment (public sector or unionized environments an asset)
  • Hands-on experience using Workday for recruitment and staff management (required)
  • Understanding of disability case management processes
  • Excellent communication, judgment, and organizational skills

Education

  • Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Nice-to-Haves

  • CHRP or CHRL designation considered an asset


We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

 

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 Altis Recruitment Team

Email: militaryfamilies@altis.com

613-230-3700

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.