- Location:
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Type:
- Permanent
- Main Industry:
- Search Legal Jobs
- Other Industries & Skills:
- Education & Training, Finance, Banking & Insurance, Human Resources, Information Technology Management & Executive, Secretarial, Office & Administration
- Advertiser:
- University Of Toronto
- Job ID:
- 132304297
- Posted On:
- 30 September 2025
Date Posted: 09/29/2025
Req ID:45323
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Human Resource Services
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Description:
About us
The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey
Human Resource Services aims to enhance the University’s mission by fostering a healthy, fair, equitable and diverse work environment at the Scarborough campus. We provide strategic advice and support to a full range of departments to ensure that UTSC can recruit, mentor and retain highly skilled and committed staff to advance the strategic priorities for our campus.
This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities .
Your Opportunity
Reporting directly to Manager, Payroll and Benefits, and functioning as an integral part of the UTSC Human Resources team, the Supervisor, Payroll and Benefits is responsible for the management of a service focused Payroll & Benefit Section of the UTSC Human Resources Department.
In addition to managing the benefit and pension administration for all unionized staff in fourteen (14) Collective Agreements and all non-unionized staff, faculty, Librarians and Research Associates governed by five (5) Policy Manuals at UTSC, the incumbent is responsible for: ensuring all payroll processing is completed accurately and in a timely manner; disseminating a wide range of information to client departments and individual employees regarding payroll, benefit matters; providing individual/group training for departmental contacts and employees; resolving escalated payroll and benefits issues; creating and conducting staff and faculty benefit orientations; identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve customer service; creating/updating/maintaining HRIS records; auditing reports on a monthly basis; investigating and resolving payroll and benefit discrepancies; managing electronic and hardcopy employee/payroll files in accordance with the U of T file plan; remaining current with relevant policies, practices and collective agreements; providing training and day-to-day management of Payroll and Benefits Specialist ensuring appropriate training and coaching is carried out; providing the Manager, Payroll and Benefits with various data and reports on an on-going basis and participating on working committees and special projects at UTSC/UofT assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
EDUCATION: Post-Secondary education in payroll/human resources/finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Must be in possession of a Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation or currently enrolled in National Payroll Institute courses leading towards the PLP designation. Benefits designation would be considered an asset.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years of payroll experience using SAP to process bi-weekly and monthly payroll and administer payroll, pensions, benefits and attendance provisions of collective agreements, and terms and conditions of employment for non-unionized staff and academics. Experience with generating statistical reports from an HRIS system; managing employee records; recruiting, training, supervising, coaching and mentoring staff; working in a confidential setting and dealing effectively with a diverse group of clients in difficult or sensitive situations. Experience working in payroll at a post-secondary institution an asset.
SKILLS: Must have comprehensive knowledge of payroll, pension, benefits, tax and records management policies, procedures, applications and related legislation; familiarity with current payroll and scheduling technologies, advanced knowledge of MS Office (in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint); demonstrated experience working with databases/HRIS and payroll systems; excellent oral and written communication skills; proven ability to be tactful, discrete and maintain the highest level of confidentiality; effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Solid understanding of human resources management principles and approaches. Experience applying policies, employment related legislation, collective agreement provisions to compensation related matters.
OTHER: Proven attention to detail and accuracy and strong aptitude for numbers; excellent time management and organizational skills; proven ability to use sound judgment, work under pressure, manage multiple and changing priorities, as well as demonstrate initiative; demonstrated and proactive customer service orientation with an awareness of, and sensitivity to, diversity; ability to work independently and as part of a team. Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
NOTE: This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.
Closing Date: 10/15/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 1 -- Hiring Zone: $76,641 - $89,415 -- Broadband Salary Range: $76,641 - $127,734
Job Category: People Strategy, Equity & Culture
