Mohawk College Education/EdTech

HR Operations Coordinator (Temporary Assignment: November 2026 - March 2027)

Hamilton, Canada Hybrid Full-time

Status

Temporary Assignment (November 2026 – March 2027)

Hours

Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week

Home Campus

Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available)

Rate of Pay

Payband 7 ($63,260 - $79,077 per year)

Vacancy Status

1 vacancy available

Posting Date

October 15th, 2026

Closing Date

  • October 28th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST
  • We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our
  • workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of
  • reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Job Summary

  • Reporting to the Manager, HR Operations & Administration, the HR Operations Coordinator provides centralized,
  • comprehensive administrative, operational, and systems support that enables the effective functioning of the entire HR
  • department. Working collaboratively, the HR Operations Coordinator ensures smooth day to day office operations;
  • administers learning management and training logistics; maintains accurate HR data, records, and employee information;
  • supports college-wide attendance and absence tracking; and coordinates cross-functional reporting, financial
  • transactions, and compliance activities. By delivering timely, accurate, and customer focused service across these
  • areas, the position contributes to operational efficiency, data integrity, and a positive employee experience.

What you’ll be doing

Office & HR Operations Support

  • Maintains centralized documentation and retrieval systems.
  • Tracks action items and drafts HR correspondence.
  • Schedules meetings and manages calendars.
  • Receives and triages phone, email, and in person inquiries
  • Manages multiple email inboxes and responds or triages inquires as appropriate.
  • Prepares agendas and minutes.
  • Creates and updates HR forms, templates, guides, and internal/external web platforms (MyMohawk, Working at Mohawk,
  • Careers page).
  • Coordinates mail and service provider access (IT, Security, Facilities etc.).
  • Orders and maintains office and technology supplies, including asset tracking.
  • Tracks eSAFs and routes them for action
  • Handles employee information-release processes and prepares letters of employment.
  • Coordinates HR events (e.g., new hire orientation, HR team events).
  • Supports onboarding logistics, including new hire welcome kits
  • Participates in departmental office coverage which includes greeting visitors.
  • Acts as backup to the HR Office Manager.

Cross Functional Administrative Support & Reporting

  • Collects and submits data for Top Employer Application and other external submissions.
  • Creates and updates SharePoint/Teams sites and meeting resources
  • Coordinates HR and cross functional meeting schedules (e.g. Manager’s Roundtable, HR/Finance, HR/IT).
  • Prepares schedules and ad hoc reports, presentations, metrics, and dashboards.
  • Generates union related invoices and liaises with Finance and union partners.
  • Facilitates payment of HR vendor invoices and Health and Safety reimbursements.
  • Supports cyclical reporting with Workforce Analysts.
  • Administers tuition assistance programs (eligibility, coordination, tracking, payments).
  • Tracks Standard Workload Forms and flags workload complaints.
  • Coordinates the annual T2200 process.
  • Assists with retiree mail‑outs.
  • Reconciling HR operations expenses.
  • Learning Management System (LMS) & Learning Event Administration
  • Administers learning events in the LMS (uploads events, assigns training, manages registrations/transcripts).
  • Creates and maintains user guides and templates.
  • Supports LMS super‑users and employees and produces basic reporting
  • Coordinates workshop and learning event logistics (rooms, equipment, technology, materials, food).
  • Processes evaluations and issues certificates.
  • Markets learning opportunities and supports AODA accessibility requirements.

HR Data, Records & Systems Administration

  • Collects personal information for new employees and creates Banner records.
  • Manages temporary SIN and work permit documentation.
  • Provides administrative support to the Over-Age Dependent process including communications and tracking.
  • Create new employee digital files.
  • Processes demographic updates (address, legal/preferred name).
  • Exports organizational charts and flags data integrity issues.

Absence Management Tracking

  • Maintains and updates the college attendance records in Banner.
  • Generates data for college and government reporting.
  • Updates sick time records for employees on Short Term Disability.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding the time and attendance system.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the role

  • A two-year Diploma/Certificate in Human Resources, Business with Human Resources, Office Administration or a or
  • related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of two years of experience working in an office environment and processing data is required.
  • Experience with an HRIS, SharePoint and Banner would be an asset.
  • Experience maintaining confidential files.
  • Experience with inputting large amounts of data on a regular basis with few inaccuracies at a fast pace.
  • Experience in workload management to plan and execute competing tasks, often with external deadline requirements.
  • Detail-oriented, process-focused, with the ability to complete tasks while assessing priorities and within allocated
  • time constraints.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with data entry accuracy.
  • Exceptional organization and interpersonal skills such as listening and the flexibility and resilience required to
  • deal with unexpected changes in plans and priorities.
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining confidential files, records and information.
  • Conflict resolution or customer service skills training and/or experience.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in processing high volume documentation in addition to computer skills in all MS Office
  • applications, with advanced skills in Teams, Outlook, Excel, Power Point.
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive, collaborative working relationships at all levels.
  • Excellent customer service skills with a demonstrated sense of urgency as appropriate to the circumstance.
  • Experience using technical and analytical skills, while working with an HRIS/HRMS or LMS, and their
  • inter-relatedness to other systems is preferred – Banner and Cornerstone.
  • Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
  • The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

What we offer

  • 22 vacation days per year plus holiday closure.
  • Opportunity to gain experience and build relationships at a Hamilton/Niagara Top Employer.
  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Option to enroll in Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
  • Discounted rate for full-service athletic facility and instructor-led classes.
  • Opportunities to engage in wellness events and activities.
  • To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit
  • https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk
  • We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment
  • for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women,
  • Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further
  • diversification of ideas.
  • The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require
  • accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
  • To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:
  • https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/

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