Job Description

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Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.

At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.

Are you a strategic and collaborative HR professional ready to make an impact?

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Are you passionate about creating meaningful connections, fostering engagement, and driving organizational excellence? Are you looking to be part of a team that's transforming the employee experience at Seneca? If so, this is your opportunity to contribute to a community that is bold, diverse, and deeply committed to building a better future through education and innovation. At Seneca Polytechnic, we deliver a great polytechnic education that combines rigorous academics with practical training. As we continue to evolve to meet the challenges of today's world--climate change, equity, and the transformation of the workforce--we are also reimagining how we support and engage our people.


This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who thrives on autonomy, enjoys meaningful collaboration, and is energized by solving complex people challenges in a dynamic, union environment.

Note that this is a temporary role until August 2026.

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Please apply with your resume/CV and a cover letter.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Business HR, the Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) plays a key role in delivering strategic, consultative, and operational HR support across assigned client groups. The HRBP provides advice, guidance, and solutions on a wide range of people matters including employee relations, workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and change management. In collaboration with HR Communities of Expertise (CoEs), the HRBP ensures that HR programs and initiatives are effectively executed to meet business needs. As a trusted advisor and advocate, the HRBP champions Seneca's values and promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment where all employees can thrive.

Here's What's On Your Horizon

Strategic HR Advisory

Build strong, collaborative relationships with assigned client groups to align HR strategies with business priorities. Provide proactive, tailored advice and solutions to leaders on performance management, employee relations, and conflict resolution. Recommend best practices to promote positive employee engagement, morale, and organizational culture. Collaborate with HR CoEs and HR Operations to deliver cyclical HR programs (e.g., performance management, career development, succession planning, and compensation equity). Act as a front-line partner supporting executive recruitment efforts.

Organizational Design, Job Design & Workforce Planning

Participate in strategic and workforce planning discussions, identifying opportunities for organizational improvement and optimization. Provide expertise on organizational design and facilitate effective change processes. Analyze workforce data and trends to anticipate future needs and develop HR plans that align with Seneca's long-term strategy. Support leaders in job design, workforce forecasting, and compliance with relevant policies and legislation.

HR Program Implementation & Solutions

Collaborate across HR and business functions to deliver high-quality, value-added HR solutions. Partner with CoEs to design and implement HR programs and initiatives that reflect employee feedback and business needs. Lead and support HR-related projects, ensuring on-time and successful execution.

Research, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Conduct research and analyze HR data to support evidence-based decision-making. Prepare confidential reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior HR leadership.

Other Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned in support of Seneca's HR strategy and institutional goals.

What You Bring to Seneca

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Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in Human Resources, Organizational Design, or related area. Demonstrated experience providing HR advisory services in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Proven experience working in a unionized environment, including interpreting collective agreements and supporting leaders through sensitive employee relations issues such as investigations, layoffs, and terminations.

Skills & Attributes

Proven ability to build trusted partnerships and influence across all levels of the organization. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong understanding of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and related employment legislation, with the ability to apply this knowledge in day-to-day HR advisory and decision-making. Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution abilities. Ability to quickly build trust and rapport across all levels of the organization, fostering a sense of psychological safety and collaboration. Experience leading or supporting change management and workforce planning initiatives. Commitment to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles in all areas of work.

Job Details

External Posting Date:

External Closing Date:

Pay Range:

Admin Pay Grade C: $106,339 - $143,557 (Hiring Range: $106,339 - $124,948)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Work Type:

Hybrid

Shift:

Monday to Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Ideal Start Date:

End Date:

Number of Openings:

1

Posting Intent:

Immediate Need

Job Type:

Full-time, Contract


Note: As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.

Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

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Seneca is Canada's leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 23,000 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.


None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca - the faculty, support staff and administrators - who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.

Our Commitment

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We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca

Accessibility

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Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.