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Job Summary
Our Background
At the University Hospital Foundation we want to help people live longer and better especially those who would benefit from a new form of treatment or life-saving surgery.
As agents of hope we boldly seek solutions to seemingly insurmountable challenges matching the determination and purpose-driven intensity of the healthcare teams we support.
In the past ten years generous donations from individuals and our corporate and strategic partners have contributed nearly $220 million dollars to advance world-leading patient care at the University of Alberta Hospital Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute and Kaye Edmonton Clinic as well as ground-breaking research at the University of Alberta.
Your Purpose
Reporting to the Director People the People Specialist supports the People Department in delivering operational excellence acrossthe University Hospital Foundation (the Foundation).The People Specialist plays a key role in shaping a positivehigh performing andperforming andmission aligned employee experience across theFoundation.
This position supports all aspects of the people function from talent acquisition and onboarding to employee relationstalent development volunteer managementculture initiatives and HR operations. The ideal candidate brings strong HRexpertise excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting teams who advance healthin our community.
Your Role
Your responsibilities will include:
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:
- Leadfull cyclerecruitment forFoundation roles ensuring an inclusive andvalues alignedhiring processfrom talent acquisition to new hire onboarding.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements develop job postings and design effective interview processes.
- Manageand lead onboarding for new hiresthat createsa welcoming engaging and consistent experience for new employees.
Employee Relations & Culture:
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees and leaders providing guidance on policies performance conflict resolution and workplace concerns.
- Support initiatives that strengthen organizational culture employee engagementdiversityandemployee wellness.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Maintainaccurateemployee records HRIS data and documentation in alignment with privacy and regulatory requirements.
- Supportperformance managementandcompensationprogramadministration.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislationand Foundation policies.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policiesandprocedures.
- AssistwithannualImagineCanadaaccreditationrequirements.
- Maintain employee turnover reporting and other HR metrics as required.
Organizational Development
- Assistwith succession planning and talent development initiatives.
- Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to leadership to supportdata informeddecision making.
- Support change management efforts related to organizational growth technology adoption and process improvements.
Training & Development
- Coordinate and support professional development programs that enhance employee skills leadership capabilities and career growth.
- Identifytraining needs through collaboration with leaders and employee feedback.
- Track participation evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to strengthen learning outcomes.
- Support the development of internal learning resources including onboarding materialsandtoolkits
Compensation & Benefits
- Support the administration of theFoundations compensation framework including salary reviews job evaluations and market benchmarking.
- Assistwith the coordination of employee benefits programs including healthand wellness.
- Provide employees with cleartimelyinformation about compensation and benefits policies.
- Partner with financetoensure compensation practicesand processes are implemented andmaintainedwith integrity.
Volunteer Management
- Managethe recruitment onboarding and engagement of volunteers who contribute tothe Foundations Signature Events(e.g. Festival of Trees)andvariousfundraising initiatives.
- Maintain volunteer records schedules and communications to ensure a positive and organized volunteer experience.
- Collaborate withleadersto understand volunteer needs and ensureappropriate placementand support.
- Assistwithrecognition initiatives that celebrate volunteer contributions and strengthenlong-termengagement.
- Ensure volunteer practices align with organizational policiesandsafety standards.
Qualifications
Education:
- Postsecondary education in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field
- CPHR designation (or working toward it) is an asset.
Experience:
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in human resources ideally within nonprofitorhealthcare.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in recruitment employee relationstraining and developmentand HR operations.
- Exceptional communicationrelationship building andproblem-solvingskills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Comfortable working in a dynamicchangingcollaborative andpurpose drivenenvironment.
- Experience with Humi or Employment Hero is an asset.
- Competence in and strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Competencies:
- Apeople firstmindset and a genuine commitment to supporting teams who advance healthcare.
- A proactivesolutions-orientedapproach with the ability to navigate complexity.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with care and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionpivoton shortnoticeandadapt to anevolving workenvironment.
- A collaborativeinclusivespirit and the confidence to work withemployees andleaders at all levels.
- Must have high attention to detail and accuracy under tight timelines.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
What We Offer
We respect and value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity committed to building an inclusive environment for all applicants and team members.
As an outcome-focused organization UHF offers a flexible hybrid work environment consisting of in person and remote work.
To learn more about us visit our website .
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
The University Hospital Foundation raises funds to support health care and technology as well as advance patient care, education and research.
