Human Resources Specialist

TL;DR

Human Resources Specialist (HR Operations): Deliver operational HR advice and hands-on support across full-cycle recruitment, job classification, compensation administration, and collective agreement interpretation with an accent on unionized environment and equitable practices. Focus on performance management, accommodations, onboarding, and HR systems navigation.

hirify.global, Canada

Compensation Range: $6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly

Company

University of British Columbia (hirify.global), supporting VP Academic, VP Research & Innovation, and Governance portfolios in a complex, unionized environment.

What you will do

• Provide HR advising on collective agreements, employment policies, performance management, accommodations, and compensation administration.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment including job postings, interviewing, candidate selection, reference checks, and offers.
• Manage onboarding processes, training programs, and internal placements/recalls.
• Handle HR transactions, special projects, Workday expertise, and HR metrics analysis.
• Facilitate return-to-work processes, grievances, and business process improvements.
• Participate in HR training delivery and committee representations.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline and minimum three years of related HR experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of HR practices, provincial/federal employment legislation, and unionized environments.
• Experience in recruitment strategies, behavioral interviewing, and coaching model application.
• Proficiency with HR systems like Workday, word processing, spreadsheets.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, judgement, and ability to manage priorities under pressure.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and willingness to travel to unit locations.

Nice to have

• Post-secondary sector experience.
• Experience sourcing candidates and developing recruitment strategies.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and fair recruitment practices.
• Collaborative team environment with HR Managers, Assistants, and client departments.
• Opportunities for training delivery, process improvements, and strategic HR projects.
• Support for positive working environment and inclusive practices.