HR Advisor

**Regular/Temporary** - Temporary **Job Title** - HR Advisor - Workforce Data Administration - Hybrid **Job ID** - 71904 **Location** - Central Campus **Open Date** - 09/09/2025 **Job Type** - Limited Term (>12 months) **Close Date** - 09/17/2025 **Employee Group** - TMG **Favorite Job** **Department** - HR Payroll & Data Management **Salary Grade/Band** - Band I **Salary Range** - $64179.00 - $89462.00 (annual) **Contract Duration** - 12.2 Months **Hours per Week** - 35 **Posting Details** **HR Mission**: McMaster University’s Human Resources strives to cultivate a community in which every employee’s experience is that of acceptance, inclusion, belonging, and meaningful connection with the University’s mission and institutional priorities by Championing our University People and Culture: Collaborating with our University and Community Partners; Advancing Service Delivery and Operational Excellence; and Promoting Learning, Development and a Growth Mindset. McMaster University is multi-faceted with multiple locations and constituencies. As a result, Human Resources support and services have developed over time to meet a spectrum of partner needs. The HR team consists of functional units such as HR Operations (Payroll and Data Management, HR Client Services, HR Systems Strategy, Reporting and Analytics), Talent, Equity & Development, Total Compensation, Employee & Labour Relations, and Employee Health, Safety & Wellness, who enable the delivery of comprehensive Human Resources programs and services in collaboration with leaders, HR area offices and HR practitioners across our community. **About the Position** Reporting to the Program Manager, Workforce Data Administration, and working under the leadership of the Senior Manager, Payroll Services, Taxation and Data Compliance, the **Human Resources Advisor-Workforce Data Administration**will**provide a full range of support services, with a distinct emphasis on HR data processing and administrative support, continuous improvement, data management and compliance. The HR Advisor-Workforce Data Administration will work closely with our HR partners, department administrators, as well as employees within their assigned portfolio to ensure delivery of service excellence. Utilizing a customer-focused approach to human resources, the HR Advisor-Workforce Data Administration works both independently and collaboratively to provide a broad range of services including general payroll inquiries, payment and corrections processing, leave of absence processing and administration support, in addition to actively participating in HRIS and business process enhancements and new initiative launches. The role requires **exceptional attention to detail** and the ability to change direction quickly as the volume and complexity is high while the importance of accurate data processing and answering client inquiries is a top priority. The HR Advisor-Workforce Data Administration will ensure accuracy of all records within their portfolio through the maintenance of a structured audit process, and by conducting regular systems and reporting reviews to ensure data integrity. The HR Advisor-Workforce Data Administration is responsible for: - Ensuring the accuracy of employee data setup which includes processing of hiring paperwork, appropriate taxation forms, direct deposit enrolment, change and pay cancellations - Coordinating payroll administration by ensuring timely and accurate pay processing in accordance with National Payroll Institute, Employment Standards, Canada Revenue Agency, various collective agreements, and University policies. - Consideration of tax implications when processing payments including retiring allowances, special premium payments, scholarship payments, and other miscellaneous payments - Administering the benefits for employees and retirees which include more than forty-five individual benefit plans. Details include determining eligibility, enrolment, entitlement inquiries and implementation of changes to the individual’s personal circumstances. - Processing all approved leaves and administering the benefit, salary, and pension/RRSP options of each in accordance with the applicable collective agreement, McMaster University Faculty Association (MUFA) handbook, Pension Plan texts, and Employment Standards Act. - Supporting the administration of the McMaster University retirement plans, specifically three defined benefit pension plans and a Group RRSP Plan. - Providing coaching and support to new and current administrators regarding payroll administration and special premium payments. - Providing general HR support with emphasis on achieving HR operational excellence standards set forth from HR Operations and improving HR standard operating procedures/ employee relations and engagement through best practices. - Provide support and guidance to employees on payroll related matters. **What we are looking for** To be **successful** in this role, you