Job Summary

The Human Resources Specialist is a key member of the centralized HR team supporting the VP Academic (VPA), VP Research & Innovation (VPRI), and Governance portfolios at UBC. Working in close partnership with HR Managers, HR Assistants and client departments, this role delivers operational HR advice and hands-on support across a broad range of functions, including full-cycle recruitment, job classification, compensation administration and collective agreement interpretation.

This position serves as a trusted resource for managers and staff navigating the full range of employment matters from performance management and accommodation to onboarding and HR systems. The HR Specialist brings both technical knowledge and strong relationship skills to their work, recognizing that sound advice is most effective when grounded in genuine partnership with the people and teams they support.

This role operates within a complex, unionized envi...