University Hospital Foundation Job Board
People Specialist
Description
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 across the University Hospital Foundation (the Foundation). The People Specialist plays a key role in shaping a positive, high performing, and performing, and mission aligned employee experience across the Foundation.
This position supports all aspects of the people function — from talent acquisition and onboarding to employee relations, talent development, volunteer management, culture initiatives, and HR operations. The ideal candidate brings strong HR expertise, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for supporting teams who advance health in our community.
Your Role
Your responsibilities will include:
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:
- Lead full cycle recruitment for Foundation roles, ensuring an inclusive and values aligned hiring process from talent acquisition to new hire onboarding.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, develop job postings, and design effective interview processes.
- Manage and lead onboarding for new hires, that creates a 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 engagement, diversity and employee wellness.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, and documentation in alignment with privacy and regulatory requirements.
- Support performance management and compensation program administration.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and Foundation policies.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies and procedures.
- Assist with annual Imagine Canada accreditation requirements.
- Maintain employee turnover reporting and other HR metrics as required.
Organizational Development
- Assist with succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
- Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to leadership to support data informed decision 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.
- Identify training 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 materials and toolkits
Compensation & Benefits
- Support the administration of the Foundation’s compensation framework, including salary reviews, job evaluations, and market benchmarking.
- Assist with the coordination of employee benefits programs, including health and wellness.
- Provide employees with clear, timely information about compensation and benefits policies.
- Partner with finance to ensure compensation practices and processes are implemented and maintained with integrity.
Volunteer Management
- Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of volunteers who contribute to the Foundations Signature Events (e.g. Festival of Trees) and various fundraising initiatives.
- Maintain volunteer records, schedules, and communications to ensure a positive and organized volunteer experience.
- Collaborate with leaders to understand volunteer needs and ensure appropriate placement and support.
- Assist with recognition initiatives that celebrate volunteer contributions and strengthen long-term engagement.
- Ensure volunteer practices align with organizational policies and safety 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 nonprofit or healthcare.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in recruitment, employee relations, training and development and HR operations.
- Exceptional communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, changing, collaborative, and purpose driven environment.
- Experience with Humi or Employment Hero is an asset.
- Competence in and strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Competencies:
- A people first mindset and a genuine commitment to supporting teams who advance healthcare.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented approach 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 supervision, pivot on short notice and adapt to an evolving work environment.
- A collaborative inclusive spirit and the confidence to work with employees and leaders 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.
Apply Now to Make a Difference! Visit https://givetouhf.ca/careers, and attach your cover letter and resume into one PDF. We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, you will be invited to participate in a Culture Index Questionnaire to help us get to know you better and will also be required to provide a Police Information Check.
To learn more about us, visit our website at www.GiveToUHF.ca.
Compensation
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year