Human Resources Assistant (Full-Time)

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.
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides outstanding education within a research-intensive, distributed learning environment, where tomorrow’s physicians, dentists and health researchers and other scholars learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is the largest Faculty on campus and employs over 2,000 part-time and full-time faculty and over 1,500 staff.
The Faculty Affairs team is recognized as leaders in human resource practices contributing to the success of Schulich, Western, and its community, which includes Hospital and Research Partnerships. We add value by developing proactive human resource strategies and delivering exemplary employment related services related to Faculty member with basic science and clinical appointments. As a team of innovative professionals, we encourage a productive and respectful work environment through collaboration, partnership and technology.
The Human Resources Assistant will be responsible for carrying out a range of human resources activities related to selection and search committees for Department Chairs, Chair/Heads, Endowed Research Chairs, Canada Research Chairs (CRCs), and Decanal Appointments. The role will act as a resource and provide support, information and guidance to the Dean, Chairs, Co-Chairs, Departmental Managers of Administration and Finance, Search Committee Members, applicants, external reviewers and other related stakeholders regarding search and selection committee policies and procedures. The Human Resources Assistant will maintain a thorough knowledge of regulations, the UWOFA collective agreement, CRC government regulations, Senate policies, the Joint Chair/Head Agreement, and terms of reference documents for each of the Endowed Chairs.
Education:
~4 year University Bachelor’s Degree with completion of courses in Human Resources

3 years progressive experience in human resources administration in healthcare, education or public sectors
~ Experience supporting human resources functions in a unionized environment

Familiarity with Human Resources principles and practices
Knowledge of Western collective agreements and policies impacting faculty preferred
Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate University guidelines, policies and practices to key stakeholders
Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a professional and timely manner
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate University guidelines, policies and practices to key stakeholders
Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred
however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.
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 Voir le numéro de téléphone sur ca.snapjobsearch.com. This position is fully in-person, on-site.