Position:
Human Resources Systems Specialist
Department:
AS Human Resources
Position Status:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Temporary Contract End Date:
2027-11-28
Non- Union
Location:
Peterborough, ON
Language:
English
Salary Range:
$35.40 - $44.24
per hour
THE PRHC DIFFERENCE:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.
With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.
PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.
As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.
PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.
What We Offer
We're committed to supporting our people with meaningful rewards and experiences, which may include:
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A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position
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Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles
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Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings
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On site gym 24/7 free to all employees
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Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth
HOURS OF WORK:
The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources with direct supervision provided by the Human Resources Systems Lead the Human Resources Specialist (HRS) position holds a strong focus on providing a professional and responsive client and stakeholder experience. The HRS is responsible for all day to day transactions within the GHR and benefit modules of our ERP (Workday) system ensuring data accuracy and supporting all elements of the employee life cycle for a portfolio of Health Centre departments. The HRS is an integral contributor to support the provision of an excellent employee experience by ensuring seamless service provision between the Health Centre units and the Health Centre’s systems.
Using highly developed organizational skills, the HRS will negotiate and collaborate with HR partners and team members to connect systems and programs ensuring they work together seamlessly. This position will be an integral contributor to support the achievement of optimal client service delivery throughout the organization.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
Post-secondary education in Human Resources, or other relevant field or equivalent combination of education and work experience in Human Resources
Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Business, or related field
WHO YOU ARE:
Minimum three years of experience in HR/business in a unionized environment with a service orientation
Compassionate and responsible supporter of people
Ability to maintain appropriate, ethical and professional boundaries
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Effective and positive communicator
Careful and active listener
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to take the initiative in a dynamic work environment
Consistent completion of tasks in their entirety and as instructed
Timely response to direction
Highly developed organizational and time management skills
Ability to prioritize workload with multiple competing tasks
High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Embrace change, innovation and personal growth
Enthusiastic support for the program, team, Health Centre and co-workers
Strategic thinker and effective decision-making skills—contributing innovative ideas that could enhance services and programs
Ability to work independently and also contribute to a team
Ability to negotiate challenging situations
Group Facilitation and teaching skills
Ability to follow processes and procedures with a high level of detail
Demonstrated initiative and being solution focused
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with stakeholders/clients
Demonstrated ability to achieve goals and objectives within specified time frames
Analytical decision making/problem solving skills
Conflict resolution and mediation/facilitations skills
Skills in promoting a team environment and a customer service focus
Experience working within the healthcare sector or broader public service sector preferred
Knowledge of process improvement
Personal Attributes –
Honest and trustworthy
Discreet and confidential
Respectful
Possesses cultural awareness, embraces diversity and demonstrates sensitivity to others
Flexible
Sound work ethic
This position is for a current vacancy.
OUR COMMITMENT:
At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.
Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
