People Operations Associate at Grand River Hospital

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

POSITION VACANCY:

People(s), Culture & Experience - People Operations

POSITION:

People Operations Associate, Temporary Full Time, for approximately 16 months

HOURS OF WORK:

LOCATION:

MON-FRI; operational hours as required

WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd (home base); Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work at all WRHN sites as required

JOB SUMMARY:

An exciting opportunity is available on our People Operations (Human Resources) team! The People Operations Associate (POA) ensures that our employees are supported, empowered, and set up for success throughout their journey with WRHN. Primarily responsible for providing initial guidance and process knowledge to clients (including Managers, Administrators and past/present/future employees) related to the employment lifecycle. This includes hires, job changes, benefit administration, retirements/resignations, etc. as well as ensuring integrity of the processes and data within the HR systems. This role provides support for all WRHN sites.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 2 year community college; Certificate or diploma in human resources or related post-secondary education

· CHRP an asset but not required

· 2 years of relevant experience

· Previous experience using HRIS systems considered an asset

· Demonstrated high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality while working with sensitive information

· Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a very busy office environment

· Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders

· Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, electronic mail,

· Experience in electronic order entry systems

· Self-directed

· Good attendance record.

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING THE EMPATH SYSTEM.

Where required, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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