Payroll & Benefits Specialist

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:02/05/2024
**Req ID**:35891
**Faculty/Division**: VP - University Operations
**Department**: HR-Operations & Real Estate Partnerships
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

**Description**:
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Human Resources Operations & Real Estate Partnerships (OREP), the Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for providing payroll services and support to assigned clients within the OREP portfolio and payroll and benefits information and support to employees within the portfolio. The Specialist is a primary contact for general human resources and payroll inquiries and works together with the HR team to provide a full-service divisional Human Resources Office to the clients in the portfolio. The position works closely with the other Payroll Specialists and other members of the HR team in order to support HR activity and build team communications.

Key responsibilities include: providing frontline benefits information and advice; conducting benefits orientation sessions in group and individual settings; providing in-depth HRIS advice and support; responding to basic inquiries related to applicable collective agreements and HR protocols and practices; preparing routine correspondence; providing administrative support to the HR team; producing various reports for administrative analysis; and conducting research and compiling data in support of special projects. The Specialist is also responsible for the integrity of HRIS data for assigned clients.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- University degree in a relevant discipline, plus completion of related professional development courses in pursuit of CHRP designation, Payroll Certification or equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Experience**:

- Minimum five (5) years related payroll, HRIS experience with an understanding of human resource management principles and approaches.
- Specialized knowledge of benefit and payroll policies, procedures and processes.

**Skills**:

- Proficient computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrated experience working with databases and/or HRIS/Payroll systems.
- Sound knowledge of legislation relevant to employment practices and payroll administration.
- Excellent documentation skills.

**Other**:
Strong client service orientation with an awareness of and sensitivity to diversity; good judgment; accuracy and attention to detail; ability to work independently but is also a strong team player; demonstrated initiative; and deal effectively with multiple priorities while meeting all deadlines; personable, great attitude. Excellent communication, consultation, analytical, and organizational skills; energetic; attentive to detail; strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of administrative and academic staff; creative problem solving skills; good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of University processes and organizational relationships is a definite asset.

**Closing Date**:02/14/2024,11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: Salaried
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Continuing
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:C3 - Hiring Zone: $70,501 - $90,243 - Broadband Salary Range: $70,501 - $109,982
**Job Category**: People Strategy, Equity & Culture



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