Human Resources Generalist (Term)
As the Human Resources Generalist, you are a key contributor to the ongoing development of HR practices at CMU. In this role, you support the day-to-day delivery of core HR services while fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment aligned with CMU’s mission of service, leadership, and reconciliation.
In this position, you provide operational and administrative support across multiple HR functions, including recruitment and onboarding, payroll and benefits administration, employee and labour relations support, and health and wellness initiatives.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Recruitment and Employee Experience
- Coordinate and support full-cycle recruitment including job analysis, job descriptions, structured interviewing, and selection process.
- Ensure a welcoming and organized onboarding experience, including preparation of employment agreements, documentation, orientation coordination, and benefits enrollment.
- Coordinate offboarding processes, including exit documentation and exit interviews.
- Foster positive and collaborative relationships with staff and faculty, serving as an accessible resource and approachable advocate.
- Administer the background check process and applications for required positions.
Total Rewards & HR Administration
- Administer benefits and leave programs, serving as a primary contact for routine inquiries, enrollments, and changes.
- Work closely with the Payroll and Benefits Administrator to communicate employment changes and provide back-up payroll support as required.
- Support payroll processing, including HRIS updates, ensuring accurate employment data, and mass annual changes within Avanti.
- Review and process Tuition Scholarship Benefit forms, working closely with the Finance department.
- Update and maintain the HR intranet, ensuring current and accessible resources.
- Develop and maintain HR forms, templates, and documentation.
Policy Compliance & Employee Relations Support
- Provide guidance to employees on HR policies and practices; escalate complex matters as appropriate.
- Support the Director of Human Resources to ensure HR processes align with employment legislation and institutional policies.
- Track and manage employee work permits, ensure current and proper documentation is on file.
- Support the development and implementation of training initiatives.
- Maintain employee personnel files accordance with privacy and legal requirements.
Workplace Safety & Well-Being
- Support the Workplace Safety, Health, and Wellness Committee’s initiatives.
- Track first aid certification and training requirements.
- Monitor first aid inventory across campus and support compliance activities.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This role operates in a fast-past environment with competing priorities and frequent interruptions. The ability to adapt, re-prioritize tasks, exercise sound judgment, and maintain professionalism and confidentiality is key.
WHAT YOU OFFER
- A commitment to the Christian faith, the church, and the mission of CMU.
- Degree or diploma in Human Resources; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
- At least two (2) years of progressive HR experience.
- Demonstrated experience with payroll activities and benefits administration.
- Working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Experience with an HRIS/HRMS software.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Approachable and positive team player.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to balance detail-oriented administrative work with broader institutional awareness.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of professional conduct and discretion.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Extended health, dental, and vision benefits
- Employer matched defined-contribution pension plan
- Comprehensive paid time off
- Tuition Scholarship Benefit Program for eligible employees and dependents
- Employee and family assistance program
- Free meal program
- Free on-campus parking
HOW TO APPLY
We want to learn more about you! Please submit your cover letter and resume to humanresources
Closing Date: March 20, 2026
Canadian Mennonite University is committed to employment equity while ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
If there are ways we can make this process more accessible for you, please let us know. You can contact us confidentiality at humanresources