Our Services
As the initial point of contact for professional human resources and pay-related support to McMaster managers, faculty, staff and retirees, the HR Operations team is dedicated to delivering accurate, timely and consistent service and advice.
The HR Operations team provides advice, council and support on a wide range of HR topics such as recruitment, benefits, pensions, immigration, compensation, payroll, collective agreement administration, legislation, corporate policies and procedures.
What we offer:
- Streamlined Triage System where client inquiries are escalated efficiently to the correct person or team
- Relationship Focused Environment with one-on-one support from engaging HR representatives focused on assisting clients and providing customized solutions
- HR Expertise with knowledgeable and consistent front line HR representatives
- Self Service avenues are available for support in accessing Mosaic or website inquiries
Our People
Employee Contact Centre can be reached via phone at (905) 525-9140 ext. 222-HR (47), or by e-mail at hr.mcmaster@mcmaster.ca.
Please reach out to the Employee Contact Centre (formerly HR Service Desk) for any employment questions and/or to submit completed forms in relation to the following;
- General HR inquiries
- Employment Verification Letters
- Tuition Assistance & Dependent/Spouse Bursary
- Payroll Direct Deposit Updates
- Interim, Teaching Assistants (Group A and B), McWork/Students, and Sessional Faculty Hires
- One-time and Continuing Special Premium Payments
HR Operations Consultants are aligned to various Faculties and Departments across campus and are the prime contact for staff and faculty. See below for your contact.
| Department | Your HR Team |
| Office of the President
Human Resources |
Kathy Petrunti, Senior Manager HR Client Services, petrunk@mcmaster.ca, ext. 22428 |
| Financial Affairs
Office of Audit and Risk Services Office of Legal Services Office of VP Operations and Finance |
Karin Hewlett, Program Manager, Employee Contact Centre, kmiddle@mcmaster.ca, ext. 24555 |
| Equity and Inclusion Office | Anna Fleming, Senior Advisor, HR Client Services, aflemin@mcmaster.ca |
| Office of the Provost
Office of the Deputy Provost Office of the VP, Teaching and Learning Office of the VP, Indigenous Office of International Affairs University Secretariat |
Cassandra Ponte, Program Manager, HR Client Services, demedecm@mcmaster.ca, ext. 23936 |
| Arts & Science
McMaster Continuing Education Museum Office of the Registrar School of Graduate Studies University Technology Services |
Danielle Alexander, HR Operations Consultant, alexad10@mcmaster.ca, ext. 24358 |
| Campus Store
Faculty of Social Sciences Hospitality Institute of Research and Analysis Media Production Services Parking Services Real Estate and Partnerships Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs (CMPA) |
Teresa Jelecanin, HR Operations Consultant, jelecat@mcmaster.ca, ext. 21855 |
| Athletics & Recreation
DeGroote School of Business MacPherson Institute Student Affairs Faculty of Humanities Institute on Ethics and Policy for Innovation (IEPI) Office of Community Engagement |
Tyler Lamb, HR Operations Consultant, lambt@mcmaster.ca , ext. 24138
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| Faculty of Engineering
Machinists Housing and Conference Services University Advancement |
Edyta Taczanowski, HR Operations Consultant, taczane@mcmaster.ca, ext. 23336 |
| Campus Safety Services
Facility Services Faculty of Science Libraries Operating Engineers Ombuds Nuclear Operations & Facilities Research & Innovation |
Jeremy Wright, HR Operations Consultant, wrighj44@mcmaster.ca, ext. 22513 |
| Allergen
Divinity College McMaster Children’s Centre McMaster Innovation Park MUFA Office Regional Medical Associates |
Please contact the Employee Contact Centre directly at hr.mcmaster@mcmaster.ca |
Faculty of Health Sciences Departments
- For inquiries related to Recruitment, Onboarding, Benefits, Employee Relations/Performance Management, Leaves/Employee Changes, Terminations, please contact your FHS HR Partner/Strategic Partner.
- For inquiries related to Pension/Retirements please contact pension@mcmaster.ca.
- For inquiries related to Payroll Corrections, ROEs, T4s/T4As & Leaves Support(Faculty, Post Docs and Clinical Fellows) please contact the Employee Contact Centre at (905) 525-9140 ext. 222HR(47) or hr.mcmaster@mcmaster.ca.
How can we improve our service?
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