HR Clerk

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide administrative support for the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, promotions, leaves, and terminations.
• Process staff, faculty, and student appointments within Workday, including salary increases and funding changes.
• Provide frontline support and clarity regarding appointment, payroll, and other human resources inquiries.
• Support recruitment and selection processes by posting opportunities, preparing materials, arranging interviews, and maintaining files.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Workday HR systems, including position management and honoraria.
• Investigate and resolve staff payroll issues such as retroactive pay and late payments.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new HR initiatives and special projects within the Faculty of Arts.
• Maintain current knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, and applicable collective agreements.

Requirements

• High School graduation.
• One year of post-secondary education.
• Three years of related administrative or HR experience.
• Commitment to enhancing awareness and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Workday.
• Ability to interpret and apply collective agreements in a complex, unionized environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. We are a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, committed to fostering an inclusive community that supports inspired students, faculty, and staff on their journey of discovery.