The Opportunity Are you looking to be a part of a #bold HR Partnership team? Are you a dedicated HR professional who is passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion? If so, we have just the right opportunity for you.
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Senior Human Resources Partner is a goal oriented, collaborative, trusted professional who provides strategic HR support to leaders to further TMU's academic mission and organizational goals.
As the successful candidate, you will apply an intersectional and inclusive approach to supporting leaders, by:
- Acting as the strategic partner for senior leaders within faculties/departments, and maintaining overall partnership with the client. Provide strategic HR advice that is focused on long term client-driven solutions.
- Supporting the Human Resources Partner, where appropriate, with Human Resources and Labour Relations matters for assigned client groups
- Building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including leaders and union representatives in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment with multiple competing interests.
- Developing a deep understanding of client operations to effectively influence decision making as it pertains to HR matters including workforce planning, change management and organizational design.
- Monitoring trends and diagnosing issues and developing early resolution solutions and strategies to resolve identified and anticipated HR issues and providing proactive and strategic HR solutions.
- Handling highly sensitive and confidential employee/labour relations issues arising within a designated client group, including conflict resolution, workplace investigations, grievances, arbitrations, workplace conflict, discipline and performance matters.
- Driving the implementation of HR wide processes, policies, and initiatives by working collaboratively with HR colleagues to continuously improve HR service delivery, by generating insights on improvement opportunities and sharing internal and external leading practice.
Leadership Competencies Leaders at TMU are required to demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:
- Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values.
- Builds Relationships of Trust & Collaboration: Actively builds a culture of trust and fosters meaningful relationships.
- Leads Inclusively: Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, recognized, empowered to achieve their potential, and valued for their differences.
- Demonstrates Organizational Acumen: Understands and respectfully navigates complex internal and external environments using sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
- Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound decision-making to achieve desired outcomes.
QualificationsTo help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Public Administration or Social Sciences.
- 7+ years' experience in a large, unionized organization. Preference is given to experience in academic, public sector or para-public sector organizations.
- Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
- Skilled relationship builder with a demonstrated ability to partner with multiple leaders, providing effective guidance and challenge where appropriate.
- Highly developed critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex issues.
- Skilled at leading organizations through change, with experience with organization design principles and approaches.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and strong project plans, tools and resources.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing schedules and priorities.
- Proven ability to incorporate and model an equitable, diverse and inclusive approach into all aspects of the role
- Availability to be on campus minimum of 2 days per week (can change depending on operational needs).
Additional Information (MAC) Position Number 20004843
Reports To Director, HR Strategic Partnerships & Labour Relations
Department Human Resources
Employee Group MAC
Vacancy Type Term
This is a current vacancy
Work Location Hybrid
Start Date ASAP
End Date 2 years from start date
Hours of Work 36.25
Grade C52
Salary Scale $87,583 - $139,905
Hiring Salary Range Up to $123,000
TA Specialist Chelsea Rudnicki
Posting Date July 3, 2026
Application Close Date July 17, 2026
- Qualified MAC employees will be interviewed before members of other employee groups.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
- Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
- We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
- As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
- Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
