Job ID

73861

Job Title

HR Coordinator

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

01/23/2026

Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

02/08/2026

Employee Group

TMG

Favorite Job

Department

HR Strategic Partners

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Band I

Salary Range

$64179.00 - $89462.00 (annual)

Job Code

010176

Hiring Range

$64179.00 - $81605.00

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Job Description

Are you interested in helping to create a Brighter World?

McMaster University fuels curiosity, inquiry, and discovery. Every day, we push the boundaries of knowledge through our world-class, interdisciplinary research and our ground-breaking approaches to teaching and learning. Our students, faculty, researchers and staff are among the best and brightest.

Are you a bold, collaborative, and inclusive individual who can support a team of advancement professionals, and partner with academic and administrative champions to generate excitement and build capacity in a fast-paced, campaign-driven environment? If so, McMaster University, ranked as one of the world’s top 70 universities, is looking for you! We are recruiting for an HR Coordinator to provide dedicated support to the University Advancement team mission, values and future goals.

The HR Coordinator provides a full range of HR support to staff and managers within the department. Together with their manager, the HR Coordinator is responsible for the effective service delivery, acting as a trusted advisor to leaders on HR issues and initiatives, supporting the execution of the departments fundraising initiatives, donor relations, and campaign mission, while aligning with the priorities of the Advancement Team and the University.

The HR Coordinator provides consultative support to leaders, with a focus on EDI, while ensuring alignment with department and University policies and procedures, legislation, collective agreements and the Mission, Vision and Values of McMaster University, and while minimizing risk and financial liability to the department. They are responsible, with oversight from the manager, for compliance, equitable practices, and continuous process improvements. It is critical this position is familiar with university policies, collective agreements as well as external legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Code.

The HR Coordinator will provide HR support in the areas of, recruitment & selection, orientation & onboarding, payroll administration, employee relations, equitable compensation, health and safety, termination/layoff/retirement, absence management, return to work/accommodations, and performance management.

Accountabilities:

Organizational Planning & Talent Management

Compensation & Benefits

• Advises on compensation and benefits issues, including providing salary and benefits costing for budgeting purposes as necessary
• Ensures internal equity for remuneration of staff, and flags inconsistencies for consideration by relevant members of the management team
• Responds to inquiries on compensation and benefits for all staff

Employee Relations

• Provides advice and guidance to managers on HR and employee relations issues, partners with ELR as required, consulting with manager on complex files
• Support units with various policy and collective agreement interpretation
• Provide advice on performance-related issues, performance improvement planning, discipline issues, complaint resolution – partner with HR, when required
• Coordinates employee relations in the department, including coordination of Article 17 meetings (Redundancy-Layoff and Recall)
• Maintain knowledge of changing HR policies, processes and practices, and communicate with units the implications of these changes
• Provides front-line service to the department management team, managers and staff with regards to employee relations issues
• Conduct exit interviews when appropriate

HR Planning & Process Improvement

• Proactively plans and coordinates administrative support needs for the Department as needed
• Has input in annual strategic planning process
• Attends regular strategic planning meetings with Central Admin Management to discuss operational processes and the impact on the employee experience, make recommendations for change as required
• Regularly assesses processes and makes recommendations for process improvement and efficiency within the department
• Builds strong relationships with university partners

Leave and Time Management

• Coordinates and advises on leaves of absence, medical accommodation and return to work planning
• First point of contact with the Employee Health Office on medical absences and leaves for staff
• Facilitates all aspects of return to work with the Employee Health Office and supervisor
• Reviews accommodation plans with their manager and the employee’s supervisor

Health & Safety

• Coordinates health and safety programs, advises on and monitors compliance to required health and safety training, working alone policy, emergency evacuation procedures, and incident/injury reporting
• Liaises with EOHSS and health and safety groups as necessary.
• Assists with WSIB claims in cooperation with Employee Health Services and the HRSC.

Administration & Payroll

Project Management

• Provides support to various HR related projects and initiatives as set out by the manager
• Plan and lead staff retreats and professional development activities in association with the manager

Qualifications:

Education

• University Degree in HR, Business Administration, or equivalent;
• Post-graduate diploma or certificate in Human Resources Management
• CHRP/CHRL designation, or working toward preferred

Experience

• Minimum 3 years HRBP/Generalist experience within a unionized environment
• Experience with strategic and human resources planning, administration of collective agreements, payroll administration, health and safety and recruitment processes

Please visit our Human Resources site for information on our comprehensive total compensation package for our TMG members.

Pay Transparency Statement

The posted hiring range represents McMaster's typical hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will depend on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Individuals with extensive experience, deep specialized expertise, and/or those who can demonstrate exceptional past performance, as applicable, may be hired at a higher rate within the full range, in accordance with the University compensation policies.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Hybrid Work Language

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.