City: Ottawa
Salary: $85,500.00+/yr
Added: June 25, 2026
HR Advisor, Leaves and Employee Experience - Term - 19217
About the Opportunity
LRO Staffing is partnering with a leading organization to recruit an HR Advisor specializing in disability, leave, and employee experience. This is a term, hybrid role for approximately 14-15 months, primarily remote within the Ottawa region, with occasional on-site presence 1-2 days per week. The role provides hands-on HR support to leaders and employees, managing leave administration, accommodations, onboarding, and employee experience programs. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR professional looking to deepen expertise in leave management, HR compliance, and employee experience within a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environment.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Manage employee leave administration, including disability (short- and long-term), parental, and unpaid leaves
Provide guidance to leaders and employees throughout the leave process, including complex and sensitive cases
Prepare accommodation and return-to-work plans in consultation with employees, leaders, and third-party providers
Administer leave-related approvals and transactions within Workday
Lead onboarding and orientation programs for new hires, ensuring compliance and engagement
Track and analyze HR data, including stay surveys and HR metrics, to identify trends and inform program improvements
Maintain HR guidelines, policies, and legislative compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Coordinate accessibility planning and reporting, including AODA compliance
Deliver HR compliance and workplace health & safety training
Support Workday administration and provide backup support to the broader HR team
Analyze HR data and metrics to inform strategic decision-making and reporting
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on leave management and employee experience
Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business, or a related field
CHRP or CHRL designation preferred
Minimum 2 years managing complex disability claims and accommodation cases
Strong knowledge of multi-jurisdictional employment legislation (ESA, Human Rights Code, Health & Safety)
Experience developing HR programs, policies, and procedures and implementing them across an organization
Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and HR data analysis
Strong client focus, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with tact, empathy, and professionalism
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently
Discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment
About the Job
Location: Hybrid, primarily remote; optional office presence in Ottawa, ON
Duration: Approximately 14–15 months
Hours: Flexible within normal business hours, 35 hours/week
Salary: $85,500 to $99,400
Benefits: 3 weeks’ vacation, personal days, sick leave, flexible work arrangements, employee assistance program, on-site fitness and wellness programs, underground paid parking, and more
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How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the “” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to
[email protected]. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19217.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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