Payroll and HR Administrator

Date Posted: 11/19/2024
Req ID: 40730
Faculty/Division: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Department: OISE: Human Resources
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

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.

Your Opportunity:
 

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources and under the day-to-day supervision of the HR & Payroll Advisor, the Payroll & HR Administrator is responsible for performing a range of payroll processing and human resources administrative support activities.  As the first point of contact for the OISE Human Resources office, the incumbent will provide information to client departments and individual employees regarding human resources and payroll matters, as well as create human resources and payroll records for all new employees; update and maintain employee records; process a range of payroll documents while adhering to numerous strict deadlines; prepare the monthly audit reconciliation report for staff appointed employees, audit daily/monthly change reports; resolve payroll problems; investigate discrepancies and making corrections where possible.  The Payroll & HR Administrator also performs a range of administrative support activities for the office.

Minimum Qualifications: 
 

I.    EDUCATION

University degree and /or acceptable equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required; enrollment in courses leading to a Certified HR Professional or Payroll Compliance Practitioner Program certification an asset.

II.    EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing and human resources administration experience required, preferably in a University setting. Experience maintaining a human resource information system (HRIS), preferably SAP-based, required.  Experience with Kronos time management system.  General knowledge of human resources practices and legislation, with specialization in payroll and/or benefits administration required. Experience in a unionized environment desirable. Experience dealing effectively with a diverse group of clients in sensitive situations.

III.    SKILLS

Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook required. Must have demonstrated oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with employees at all levels, excellent time management and organizational skills, and effective problem-solving skills. Superior data entry skills. Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

IV.    OTHER

Must have 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; and ability to multi-task; ability to summarize information concisely.

Closing Date: 12/02/2024,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: C2 -- Hiring Zone: $66,100 - $84,608 -- Broadband Salary Range: $66,100 - $103,115
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial