Human Resources

and Staff Well-Being

Contract End Date

August 1, 2027

Salary: PASS GRADE 3 $72,717 - $81,845

Vacancy Status

Current Temporary Vacancy

About Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is

committed to decolonizing education, equity, engagement and innovation. We are

guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student

experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their

potential and build their own future. Our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust,

and Joy guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique and distinct

identities as well as individualized needs of every student and every staff

member at HWDSB. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students

in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80

elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in

addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

What We Offer

We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment

where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs

of our distinct and diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain

a culture of human rights.

A holistic Staff Wellness program to support employee

well-being in all dimensions of health. All staff as well as their dependents

have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family

Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.

Professional growth and development opportunities designed

to support both new and experiences staff in continuous improvement.

About The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Staffing

and Recruitment, and in collaboration of the Human Resources Officer; the incumbent will support the operational requirements of scheduled staffing processes for designated employee groups. The incumbent will act as a key liaison to a variety of internal and external collaborators and provide confidential staffing support to the Human Resources staffing functions.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

Organize the flow of confidential information related to scheduled staffing processes including input and maintenance of employee information in the HRIS system. Process pay memos, salary, vacation allocation and position changes resulting from job postings in HRIS system. Support the coordination of staffing timelines, job postings, and interview processes for specific employee groups. Participate on interview panels as needed. Participates in on-boarding and orientation processes for new hires. Termination of occasional employees who have not achieved Collective Agreement requirements to remain active as an occasional employee. Calculate, maintain, and update seniority service based on Collective Agreement language. Maintain employees in LTO positions in HRIS system. Calculate experience for pay grid levels based on difference Collective Agreement language. Ensure payroll deadlines are met with all changes required in HRIS system. Coordinate the storage and retention of confidential staffing records in accordance with privacy legislation and the Boards retention schedule.

Qualifications

Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources Management combined with a minimum of two years of experience in a human resources capacity in the public sector or equivalent as determined by the Board. Ability to effectively manage multiple conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills related to problem solving and conflict resolution including the ability to manage sensitive employee issues with tact and diplomacy. Customer service-oriented approach with strong communication, planning, organizational, and time management skills. Proficient computer skills including HRIS systems, database management systems and Microsoft Office. Demonstrate an anti-oppressive/anti-racist understanding and be responsive to the needs and interests of diverse collaborators. Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment. The successful applicant may be required to work after hours during peak workload periods.

Deadline for submission: June 30, 2026, at 4:00PM.

How To Apply & Interview Details

Please apply directly on . Your application

Package Must Include

Cover Letter Resume

Interviews will commence following the closing of the posting. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require an accommodation, please email and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Employment Equity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity Statement

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, local environmental context and the broader community.

HWDSB’s vision of Growing Together is rooted in our mission to ensure every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and unique needs of our students, staff and our communities.

HWDSB Seeks Qualified Candidates Who Share Our Commitment To Equity, Inclusion And Indigeneity, And Who Will Contribute To The Vision Of Creating Inclusive And Equitable Outcomes For Every Student. HWDSB Especially Invites And Welcomes Applications From

Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples). Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.). Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities. Persons who identify as women. Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).

As part of HWDSB’s commitment to employment equity, inclusion and Indigeneity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

Land Acknowledgement

We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity.

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board acknowledges our presence on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty.

Applicant Self-Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB’s progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices.

We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system . Information on this form is collected pursuant to (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act . Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and . Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 3 years after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 3 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles.

If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form, please contact .