HR Payroll Administrator

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Renison is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on either side of the Grand River. Renison invites applications for the part-time, ongoing position of Human Resources & Payroll Administrator (20 hours per week; grade 13, salary range: $27,789.00 - $34,736.00).

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non-degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education. More information about the College is available at uwaterloo.ca/renison.

Objectives:   Reporting to the Director, Human Resources and Infrastructure, the Human Resources & Payroll Administrator is primarily responsible for the completion of administrative work supporting pay and human resources functions within the organization. The incumbent in this role is responsible for payroll entry, tracking and maintaining of employee and departmental records, responding to employee inquiries and completing general human resources administrative tasks. Additionally, the incumbent will represent Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of organization.

Qualifications:  

• Post-secondary education in a HR related field; CHRP or CHRL designation
• Payroll experience including entry and reconciliation (2-3 years)
• Administrative experience (2-3 years), preferably in a post-secondary setting
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact tactfully with students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders providing strong customer service
• Professional and diplomatic, possessing the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Highly detail oriented, with an aptitude for accuracy
• Effective organizational skills, with the ability to work with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise good judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Proficiency in the use of technology (e.g., Word-processing, spreadsheets, electronic presentations, email, file management, ATS and websites etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with the Workday platform is an asset.

To Apply:

Application materials (including, at minimum, a resume and three references) should be submitted online through Interfolio. The review of applications will begin on March 29, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability, including women, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

References will be contacted at a later stage in the process as needed. The successful candidate will be asked for consent to have an educational and criminal records verification completed. The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

A full job description is available here.