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    HR Administration Specialist - Saskatoon, SK, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

    University of Saskatchewan
    University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    HR Administration Specialist

    Primary Purpose: The HR Administration Specialist provides high quality and efficient Human Resource information processing, support and contributes to an effective, collaborative, service-oriented work environment to assist the university in achieving its teaching and research goals.

    Nature of Work: Reporting to the Manager, HR Data Administration and Payroll Operations, the HR Administration Specialist is an experienced, partner-focused professional who contributes to service-oriented HR administrative services and the continued enhancement of shared services at USask. This position maintains professional working relationships with a diverse group of partners. This Specialist plays a key role in a dynamic, partner-facing environment at USask. This position demands efficient task management, accurate data entry, the ability to work independently in a complex setting with tight deadlines, and skillful workflow planning to meet varying demands, peak periods, and unexpected challenges. This position operates across multiple complex systems and processes; requires professional and independent judgement to determine the appropriate course of action.

    Typical Duties:

    • Provides proficient administration, processing, and support of human resource and payroll functions, including dealing with complex requests. Initiates discussion to resolve issues or conflicts and plays a key role in coaching and mentoring less experienced staff.
    • Accurate and compliant entry of human resource information entered in the University's HRIS system, including the assessment of employment and non-employment transactions paid to individuals.
    • Determines eligibility and ensures the required pension and benefit deductions are set up, and correctly align with the universities' multiple employment agreements.
    • Accesses, and enters information into human resource information system, finance system software applications and technical support tools (e.g., knowledge base, case management system).
    • Audit, distribute, and obtain required HR information and documentation to support pay actions (including compliance requirements for collective agreements) and required immigration documentation from USask partners.
    • Actively collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders (Functional Central Offices/Centres of Excellence, Strategic Business Advisors, Administrative Networks, Colleges/Units, and other ConnectionPoint teams) to ensure seamless, efficient resolution and/or routing of outstanding payroll enquiries and associated HR administrative processing.
    • Reduce risk by remaining current with and adhering to university policies, guidelines and processes, collective agreements and relevant legislation that may have a significant impact on the payroll and service payment processes.
    • Contribute to partner experience and process improvements by providing technology and process feedback to the Manager and internal stakeholders to improve ConnectionPoint administrative services and operations.
    • Issues new funds, change existing funds, transfer funds (within financial system), and provides allocations (through JV's) for professional development (APEF/DSAE) and other institutional awards.
    • Review and process required salary and benefits financial journal vouchers to align with partners' funding requests.
    • Actively collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders (Functional Central Offices/Centres of Excellence, Strategic Business Advisors, Administrative Networks, Colleges/Units, and other ConnectionPoint teams) to ensure seamless, efficient resolution and/or routing of outstanding enquiries.
    • Adapts new methods and practices to maintain a high rate of efficiency.
    • Assist with peer-to-peer training, with guidance from the Team Lead and/or Manager.
    • Perform other related duties as required.
    Education: A post-secondary diploma or degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

    Experience:
    • 2-3 years of human resource experience administering salary and benefit plans within a unionized, diverse, and customer orientated workplace.
    • Subject matter knowledge of human resource information systems administrative processes and financial practices
    Skills:
    • Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; highly effective public and customer relations skills, including the ability to provide timely and courteous service with a tactful and firm approach.
    • Effective relationship building skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Demonstrated accuracy in data entry, the ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail.
    • Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
    • Proficient with computer information and processing systems used such as the University of Saskatchewan Human Resource Information System (AboutUS), Finance System (Banner), and software programs and applications (e.g. SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office)
    • Proven problem-solving abilities; confidence to make decisions and the ability to communicate them as appropriate.
    • Demonstrated understanding of general accounting principles and ability process and review financial transactions.
    • Demonstrated experience working in case management systems will be considered an asset.
    • Working knowledge of all University of Saskatchewan collective agreements and workflow processes would be considered an asset.
    Inquiries regarding this position can be direct to Val Szydlowski at

    Department: ConnectionPoint
    Status: Term 10 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
    Employment Group: CUPE 1975
    Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:00 - 4:30
    Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
    Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $ per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
    Salary Family (if applicable): Operational Services
    Salary Phase/Band: Phase 5
    Posted Date: 4/3/2024
    Closing Date: 4/23/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
    Number of Openings: 1
    Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

    The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

    Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
    Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
    Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
    Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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