HCM Implementation Specialist

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Humber River Health is committed to revolutionizing patient care for our diverse community. We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our great team: people who share our passion to deliver excellent, patient-focused, expert care. The Hospital is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University. Are you interested in growing your caree in Talent Acquisition?  Humber River Health is recruiting for a Temporary Full-Time HCM Implementation Specialist to join our People Services Team. This amazing opportunity will help you develop exceptional skills, great exposure to healthcare system and work in a unionized environment.

Reporting to: Director, Talent, Total Rewards & People Analytics

Location: On-site; 1235 Wilson Ave

Employment Status: Temporary Full Time 

Duration: Stepember 25, 2026

Employee Group: Non-Union

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; Days Occassional Weekends; Position is on-site  

Humber River Health is undergoing a major HCM transformation, centered on the implementation and optimization of multiple modules within the VIP HCM platform. The first and primary focus of this transformation is the deployment of a new e-recruitment and onboarding module. We are seeking an experienced HCM Implementation Specialist to lead and support this module’s roll out, while also contributing to the broader optimization of other HCM modules across the Human Resources portfolio.

This role will be instrumental in translating HR processes into effective system functionality, supporting configuration, testing, training, and change management. The successful candidate will be required to assist with other phases of the HCM transformation project, including modules related to HCM data quality, employee and labour relations, employee data management and digitization, HR analytics, and total compensation workflows.

What would your day look like?

• Lead and conduct end-to-end testing across all system user groups (Recruiters, Applicants – internal and external, and Hiring Managers) for the Recruitment and Onboarding module.
• Configure, validate, and maintain HCM business rules to align with HR policies, collective agreements, and organizational practices.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and vendor teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Develop training materials, user guides, and job aids tailored to different stakeholder groups.
• Provide on-site and remote support during system launch.

Required Attributes:

• Proven experience implementing HCM systems, ideally VIP or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of recruitment and onboarding workflows
• Experience working with iCIMS highly preferred
• Experience in system testing, UAT coordination, and business rule configuration
• Experience working in healthcare or unionized environments is an asset but not required

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.