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People Specialist, HR​/Recruitment

Job in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for: University Hospital Foundation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    Talent Manager, Employee Relations, HR Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Leadfull cyclerecruitment for Foundation roles, ensuring an inclusive andvalues alignedhiring process from 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 hires,that 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 engagement,diversityandemployee wellness.

HR Operations & Compliance

Maintainaccurateemployee records, HRIS data, and documentation in alignment with privacy and regulatory requirements.

Supportperformance managementandcompensationprogramadministration.

Ensure compliance with employment legislation and Foundation policies.

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policiesandprocedures.

Assistwithannual Imagine Canadaaccreditationrequirements .

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 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 the Foundation’s compensation framework, including salary reviews, job evaluations, and market benchmarking.

Assist with the coordination of employee benefits programs, including healthand wellness.

Provide employees with clear,timelyinformation about compensation and benefits policies.

Partner with financetoensure compensation practices and 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…
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