Payroll and HR Specialist

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

22h•CA$73,205 - CA$93,705•Onsite

About The Position

OISE is recognized as a global leader in graduate programs in teaching and learning, continuing teacher education, and education research. As one of the largest and most research-intensive faculties of education in North America, OISE is an integral part of the University of Toronto – Canada’s most dynamic and comprehensive institution of higher learning. OISE is committed to enhancing the social, economic, political, and cultural well-being of individuals and communities locally, nationally, and globally through leadership in teaching, research and advocacy. A unique place to work, learn and grow, OISE addresses current and emerging challenges with the scale, academic excellence, and collaborative energy that few institutions in the world can claim.

Requirements

University degree and /or acceptable equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required.
Minimum of three (3) years of payroll processing and human resources administration experience, preferably in a University setting.
Experience maintaining a human resource information system (HRIS), preferably SAP-based, required.
Experience with time management systems.
General knowledge of human resources practices and legislation, with specialization in payroll and/or benefits administration required.
Experience dealing effectively with a diverse group of clients in sensitive situations.
Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook required.
Demonstrated oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all employees.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Superior data entry skills.
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work accurately under pressure of strict deadlines.
Good analytical ability.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Numerical aptitude.
Strong customer service orientation.
Initiative.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to maintain tact, discretion and strict confidentiality.
Demonstrated sensitivity in dealing with complex information and upset individuals.
Ability to perform well independently and also as a member of a team.
Ability to adapt to a continually changing environment.
Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of and apply a wide range of policies, procedures, processes and legislation, and learn new systems and techniques.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to summarize information concisely.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in courses leading to a Certified HR Professional or Payroll Compliance Practitioner Program certification an asset.
Experience in a unionized environment desirable.

Responsibilities

Performing a range of payroll, HRIS and human resources administrative support activities.
Acting as the first point of contact for payroll, benefits and general HR inquiries.
Managing payroll transactions for non-appointed monthly and appointed OISE employees (encompassing UTFA, USW, PM/C, CUPE 3902 Units 1, 3, 5, 7 and OPSEU 578).
Acting as an HR and payroll resource person for employees, providing advice, investigating and resolving problems.
Scheduling and conducting orientation sessions for all appointed staff.
Providing advice on complex payroll and salary administration issues.
Interpreting related human resources policies, procedures and legislation on a regular basis, referring to HR & Payroll Advisor, central benefits/payroll/pension specialists as appropriate.
Overseeing the administration of human resource/payroll documentation, data management, data integrity.
Providing timely and accurate HRIS reports to the Director, HR, the CAO, members of the Finance team and various clients (on a per request basis).
Involvement in HRIS projects relating to administrative processes and HR Analytics.
Working closely with others in the OISE HR team, maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiencies within the administration of payroll, pension and benefits.
Performing a range of administrative support activities for the office.