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recruitment specialist

Title posted on CareerBeacon - People Experience Specialist

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Employer details Yorkville University

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Who we are At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge - it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society. Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada's few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Together with Toronto Film School, we offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge.Our community is vibrant and diverse. Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments. Every member of our team - whether in teaching, operations, or technology - is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access. Together, we deliver flexible, industry informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities.At our core is human connection - guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth. Who we need Reporting to the Manager, People Operations, we are hiring a People Experience Specialist on a 12 month contract. As our new People Experience Specialist, you will help ensure the operational side of the employee experience runs smoothly. You will manage employment agreements and employee documentation, maintain accurate records in Dayforce, and act as a first point of contact for employee inquiries through the People team inbox. Working closely with colleagues across the organization, you will help ensure employees and faculty receive timely support while contributing to the processes and systems that keep People operations organized, compliant, and responsive.This is a 12 month hybrid contract role based in downtown Toronto, working three days per week in the office, with Mondays and Wednesdays in office and flexibility to choose the third day. What's in it for you Join a supportive People team that is collaborative, approachable, and invested in helping each other succeed. You will gain hands on experience with employment documentation, HR systems, and the day to day work that keeps People operations running smoothly.A strong foundation to kickstart your HR career. This role will expose you to many aspects of the employee lifecycle, from contracts and employee records to supporting employee inquiries. You will build practical skills and confidence while working closely with experienced HR professionals who are happy to share their knowledge.Support the people who shape student futures. As part of the People team, your work will help ensure faculty and employees have the support, systems, and processes they need to do their best work for our students. As our new People Experience Specialist, you will: Manage employment agreements and documentation. Prepare, distribute, and track employment agreements and contracts, coordinate templates, mail merges, document packaging, and distribution while monitoring returned documentation and escalating exceptions as needed. Maintain accurate contract records in Dayforce and provide ad hoc support preparing employment documentation such as offer letters and employee change letters, including salary adjustments, promotions, contract extensions, and accommodation letters. Coordinate with the New Program Development and Teaching & Learning teams to prepare Course Developer contracts and support timely payment processing.Maintain HRIS accuracy and employee records. Process employee lifecycle transactions in Dayforce, including new hires, job and manager changes, compensation updates, secondary assignments, and termi