HR Specialist

Umbrella Family And Child Centres Of Hamilton

Job Location:

Hamilton - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 58000 - 65000

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HR Specialist
Permanent Full Time
Build your career where you truly belong welcome to Umbrella Family.
For over 35 years Umbrella Family has been a trusted leader in early childhood education and care supported by a strong operational and administrative foundation. Our Human Resources team plays a vital role in fostering a positive inclusive and compliant workplace that supports the success of our staff and the families we serve.
At Umbrella Family you are valued supported and empowered to grow. Join a collaborative workplace where your expertise contributes directly to employee experience engagement and organizational success. This isnt just a job; its your opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

About the Role
The HR Specialist serves as a core support role for staff experience providing day-to-day guidance on employee relations workplace compliance and staff development initiatives.
This role participates in most HR functional areas including onboarding & orientation health & safety attendance management learning & development metrics and reporting employee relations and benefits & pension. The successful candidate will provide support to Supervisors and employees on a variety employee concerns and workplace issues. The successful candidate will play a key role in orientation and onboarding promoting recognition and attention and fostering employee engagement across the organization.
This position requires strong interpersonal skills excellent organization sound judgment and the ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion in a fast-paced environment.

Total Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday day shift
Annual Salary:$58000-$65000
Expected Start Date: July 6 2026

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Post-secondary education in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field
CHRP/CHRL designation or working towards certification is an asset
5 years of progressive general HR experience
Experience in a unionized environment is a strong asset

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of employment legislation HR best practices and workplace compliance
Knowledge of Health & Safety responsibilities and WSIB processes
Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Effective communication skills listening speaking and writing
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook Powerpoint) MS Teams HR software (HRIS ATS and training systems) and familiarity with AI

Key Responsibilities

Act as a primary contact for day-to-day employee relations matters including concerns conflict resolution and guidance
Manage attendance leaves accommodations and return-to-work plans
Develop and maintain orientation and onboarding programs and materials; participate in the delivery of orientation sessions
Coordinate off-boarding processes conduct exit interviews report on survey results and make recommendations
Plan coordinate develop and deliver training; review outcomes from training programs; participate in developing the annual professional learning plan
Promote and support employee engagement employee annual survey and retention initiatives and programs
Maintain health and safety incident reporting; submit WSIB claims and coordinate modified work programs; act as support to the Joint Health & Safety Committee
Take part in accident and other investigations and meetings file reports and make recommendations
Support compliance with employment legislation policies and collective agreement interpretation and HR best practices
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and meeting minutes

Certifications & Requirements

Must provide Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check and health assessment upon hire
Ability to work in an office environment with regular computer use

Why Join Umbrella Family

Competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package
Pension plan with employer matching
Employee Assistance Program resources and counselling
Priority childcare placement for employees children
A positive inclusive and supportive work environment

How to Apply
If you are a collaborative and solutions-focused HR professional with a track record for supporting people and contributing to a positive workplace culture we invite you to apply. Please submit your application through this posting and join a team where your work truly matters.
Welcome to Umbrella Family where every role makes a difference.

Commitment to Accessibility
Umbrella Family is committed to providing accommodations in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise us if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process.

Recruitment Process Disclosure
This organization does not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems or automated decision-making technologies in the screening assessment or selection of applicants for employment. All applications are reviewed exclusively by Human Resources personnel and hiring managers.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

HR Specialist Permanent Full TimeBuild your career where you truly belong welcome to Umbrella Family.For over 35 years Umbrella Family has been a trusted leader in early childhood education and care supported by a strong operational and administrative foundation. Our Human Resources team plays a vi...

Post-secondary education in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field
CHRP/CHRL designation or working towards certification is an asset
5 years of progressive general HR experience
Experience in a unionized environment is a strong asset

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of employment legislation HR best practices and workplace compliance
Knowledge of Health & Safety responsibilities and WSIB processes
Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Effective communication skills listening speaking and writing
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook Powerpoint) MS Teams HR software (HRIS ATS and training systems) and familiarity with AI

Key Responsibilities

Act as a primary contact for day-to-day employee relations matters including concerns conflict resolution and guidance
Manage attendance leaves accommodations and return-to-work plans
Develop and maintain orientation and onboarding programs and materials; participate in the delivery of orientation sessions
Coordinate off-boarding processes conduct exit interviews report on survey results and make recommendations
Plan coordinate develop and deliver training; review outcomes from training programs; participate in developing the annual professional learning plan
Promote and support employee engagement employee annual survey and retention initiatives and programs
Maintain health and safety incident reporting; submit WSIB claims and coordinate modified work programs; act as support to the Joint Health & Safety Committee
Take part in accident and other investigations and meetings file reports and make recommendations
Support compliance with employment legislation policies and collective agreement interpretation and HR best practices
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and meeting minutes

Certifications & Requirements

Must provide Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check and health assessment upon hire
Ability to work in an office environment with regular computer use

Why Join Umbrella Family