Human Resource Specialist - Permanent - 19509

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

HOOPP pension (day one eligibility)

3 weeks vacation to start

Job summary

LRO Staffing is seeking an experienced Human Resource Specialist for a full-time, permanent position based in Ottawa. The role combines hands-on HR administration with strategic initiatives, focusing on compliance, employee relations, and policy development within a regulated healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will manage payroll, HRIS administration, and multi-stakeholder collaboration with leadership to drive performance management and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field
• 5+ years progressive HR experience in a senior role
• CHRL or CPHR designation strongly preferred
• Experience with HR operations, employee relations, recruitment and policy development
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP, Oracle) considered an asset
• Experience in healthcare or unionized environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations including records management and benefits administration
• Oversee payroll coordination, timesheets, pay reconciliation and payroll issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations and internal HR policies
• Develop and maintain HR policies, job descriptions and employee handbooks
• Support full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and transitions
• Provide guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution and grievances
• Collaborate with leadership on performance management, goal setting and evaluations
• Support HRIS optimization and data integrity improvements
• Analyze HR metrics to inform decision-making and identify trends
• Support change management, restructuring and workforce planning
• Employee engagement, wellness, and recognition initiatives
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across the organization
• Succession planning and talent development strategies
• Work with multidisciplinary leadership teams in a collaborative healthcare environment

Skills

HR strategy execution

Employee relations

Compliance

Payroll coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree considered an asset

Tools

ADP

Oracle HRIS

Job description

About The Opportunity

LRO Staffing is partnering with a well-established, healthcare organization within a dynamic, highly regulated environment to recruit a Human Resource Specialist for a full-time, permanent opportunity based in Ottawa. This onsite position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take on a strategic and operational role supporting a complex, multi-stakeholder healthcare setting.

The successful candidate will act as a key HR specialist within the organization, responsible for driving HR operations, supporting leadership with strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance, consistency, and best practices across all HR functions. This role requires a hands-on professional who can balance day-to-day HR administration with broader organizational development, employee relations, and change management initiatives.

• Lead and manage day-to-day HR administrative operations, including employee records management and benefits administration
• Oversee payroll coordination, including timesheet review, pay reconciliation, and resolution of payroll-related issues
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal HR policies
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee documentation, including job descriptions and employee handbooks
• Support and manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and employee transitions
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and grievance management
• Collaborate with leadership to support performance management systems, including goal setting, evaluations, and performance improvement processes
• Contribute to HRIS optimization and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and data integrity
• Analyze HR metrics and reporting data to support decision-making and identify trends and opportunities
• Support change management initiatives, including organizational restructuring and workforce planning activities
• Contribute to employee engagement, retention, wellness, and recognition initiatives
• Support equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives across the organization
• Assist in succession planning and talent development strategies
• Work closely with multidisciplinary leadership teams in a highly collaborative healthcare environment

About You

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a senior HR or HR Specialist/Manager-level role
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree considered an asset)
• CHRL, CPHR, or equivalent HR designation strongly preferred
• Strong experience with HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, and HR policy development
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP, Oracle, or similar platforms) considered an asset
• Experience in healthcare or unionized environments is preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• French language skills considered an asset

About the Job

• Location: Ottawa, ON
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 annually
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage (eligible after 3 months), HOOPP pension (day one eligibility), and 3 weeks' vacation to start