Human Resources Assistant Benefits/recruitment

Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to **_creating healthier communities together_**_._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

**Job Description**:
This position will be a full-time contract position.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Regularly updates files, Excel databases, HR systems and affiliate sites including Meditech, iCims, HOOPP, Green Shield, and other sites as needed
- Assist with employee transfers and new employee onboarding
- Assist with preparing paperwork for Payroll and setting up Payroll/Personnel files
- Assists with staff orientation sessions
- Assist with enrolling eligible staff in the benefit programs, including pension
- Provide coverage for the Recruitment and benefits functions
- Other duties as assigned

The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Office Administration and/or equivalent combination of education and recent relevant administration experience is required
- Experience in a professional administrative role required, preferably in a unionized health care setting
- High level of initiative and self-direction, well-developed time management skills, and attention to detail
- Knowledge of recruitment processes and tactics
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Meditech would be an asset
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results and to find opportunities to continuously improve service
- High degree of organization, self-motivation and accountability
- Excellence in communication, customer service and interpersonal skills including presentation and development
- Lives the values of Caring, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation and Respect
- Regular attendance is required
- The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace that is free from violence and harassment. We provide reasonable accommodation during recruitment and selection to support an equitable process._
- We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and women to apply. Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI)._

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We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._