There’s a lot to be excited about as both a top Top 100 University in the world and a Top Employer within the Hamilton-Niagara Region. At McMaster, we are focused on creating a work environment that enables us to retain, attract, develop, and inspire our exceptional group of employees. One that promotes an engaged, healthy, and versatile workforce now and in the future.
Human Resources Services continues to align our efforts to enable university priorities, collaborate with our community partners, deliver service excellence, empower learning, and champion opportunities for individuals to grow their careers at McMaster University.
We're updating our HR Strategic Plan and refreshing our pillars

Enabling University Strategy
We enable University strategy, economic sustainability, and the cultivation of human potential in a responsive manner that’s based on the evolving needs of our community.
- Align HR services with University strategy and arising needs across the organization
- Champion an inclusive, equitable and engaged culture
- Demonstrate operating efficiency and organizational affordability

Collaborating with our Community
We deliver expert advice and exceptional service through inclusive and collaborative community partnerships.
- Provide service through alignment of valued HR services and advise
- Understand client and stakeholder needs
- Build community partnerships
- Develop effective strategic communications

Delivering Service Excellence
We continuously review and improve our processes to ensure that we are aligned efficiently to provide professional HR services.
- Practice continuous improvement
- Organize and integrate our internal HR services and resources
- Capitalize on available and emerging technologies
- Encourage bold ideas and solutions while balancing risks

Empowering Learning & Growth
We embrace diversity, ensure equality, leverage unique strengths, promote continuous learning, and celebrate accomplishments.
- Find, keep and develop the right people
- Model excellence in teamwork
- Recognize and celebrate accomplishments