Human Resources Specialist (Advancement)

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

The base salary will be $67,680 - $96,590 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.  We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us
The Western Advancement division plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of and support for the University’s mission and goals by leading alumni relations and fundraising efforts across campus and beyond. All departments within the Division build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western University in a coordinated campus-wide effort that results in the engagement and funding needed to make an impact. There are 3 departments within the Division – Departments of Development, Alumni Relations and Advancement Operations.

The Advancement Operations department is a partner in the areas of constituent database and technology services, prospect management, research and pipeline, data analytics and storytelling, gift and pledge management, records and document management, and financial reconciliation and reporting. In addition, we provide support to the annual planning process as well as budget management, human resources and facilities support for Western Advancement. 

An integral part of Advancement Operations, the People & Culture portfolio works in partnership with Western Human Resources to address strategies related to talent acquisition and recruitment, orientation and onboarding, learning and development, performance management and employee relations, as well as employee recognition and engagement.  The portfolio works to ensure the Division is committed to its mission and values.

Responsibilities
The HR Specialist plays a key role in advancing Western Advancement's Talent Management strategy by partnering with leaders across the division to attract, develop, engage, and retain high-performing talent. The role serves as a trusted advisor on talent and workforce matters, supporting workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives that enable the division to achieve its fundraising, alumni engagement, and operational goals. Through collaboration with leaders and Western Human Resources, the position helps foster a positive employee experience, build leadership capability, and implement people practices that strengthen employee engagement, performance, and long-term organizational success.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• Completion of or working toward CHRL 

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in Human Resources and talent management, including full-cycle recruitment and talent sourcing
• Experience recruiting in a fundraising environment preferred
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of employment legislation and equitable hiring principles
• Ability to build strong relationships with leaders and candidates
• Ability to develop innovative sourcing strategies with a strong knowledge of best practices in recruitment and selection 
• Excellent project coordination and organizational skills with an ability to analyze recruitment metrics and identify trends
• Ability to influence and coach leaders throughout recruitment processes
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and HR information systems
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent recruitments while maintaining an exceptional candidate experience
• Ability to work independently with a high attention to detail, and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work
• Ability to produce high-quality results and workable solutions that meet client needs
• Discretion, tact and maturity to deal with highly confidential subjects or issues
• Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate University guidelines, policies and practices to key stakeholders

Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone View phone number on knighthunter.com .

Please Note:
This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Interested applicants are asked to visit for further information and to apply online referencing job #44449 by 11:59PM on September 23, 2026.