Human Resources Assistant (WHCA) #2026-26

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : February 2, 2026

WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE

Groves Memorial Community Hospital Louise Marshall Hospital Palmerston & District Hospital

POSTING : #2026-26

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

(TEMPORARY FULL TIME)

The Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA) is currently accepting applications fora temporary full time Human Resources Assistantto join our Human Resources team reporting to the CHRO.

The Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA) is comprised of two corporations with more than 1,000 staff, including physicians and volunteers, operating three vibrant acute care hospital sites : Groves Memorial Community Hospital (Fergus), and North Wellington Health Care (Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest & Palmerston and District Hospital in Palmerston). The homesite for this position will be Groves Memorial Community Hospital.

Hours of Work : 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, daytime hours)

Salary Range : $30.62 - $35.82 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Human Resources Assistant is a key member of the Human Resources team, with a primary focus on supporting the recruitment process and processing employee documentation. This role assists with recruitment-related activities and is responsible for payroll entry and modifications, benefits enrollment, employee education activities, and the accurate maintenance of employee records. The Human Resources Assistant also provides administrative support as needed to ensure efficient HR operations.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

General HR Administration and Customer Service :

• Greet all visitors to HR department, answer questions and direct them to the appropriate staff member for assistance
• Administration of the HR general email inbox
• Prepare Confirmation of Employment Letters and Confirmation of Hours Letters
• Assist with the coordination of HR activities and events (i.e. Volunteer Appreciation, Long Term Service)
• Support volunteer service coordinators, as needed
• Assist in the facilitation of the General Orientation program
• Create and maintain electronic employee and job files
• Provide support to HR Department, including Agendas, Minutes, Learning Packages, Communication Activities etc. as assigned by the CHRO
• Assist with the coordination of documentation related to students, including Nursing and Co-op students
• Provide administrative support to the Occupational Health department for Return to Work andBenefit Coordination as needed
• Other Human Resources activities as assigned

Administration of Recruitment Activities :

Payroll and Benefits :

QUALIFICATIONS :

YOU WOULD STAND OUT IF YOU :

Travel will be required to our sites at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Palmerston & District Hospital and Louise Marshall Hospital, so a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle is required.

Why should you apply to WHCA?

Interested in joining our Team?

Submit your application via BambooHR : by 4 : 00pm on February 16, 2026.

The Hospitals at the Wellington Health Care Alliance strive to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the Hospital will endeavor to remove any barriers to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

Our Hospitals are committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace for all of our employees, free from violence and harassment.

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