Posted 9 days ago
People Services Support Assistant
@ York University
Toronto, Ontario
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Overview
York University is hiring a People Services Support Assistant on contract to provide payroll administrative support and handle entry-level employment lifecycle transactions from hire to termination. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Payroll and Benefits Services. The posting requires a post-secondary diploma in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll or business administration and at least one year of recent experience in payroll, accounting, finance, HR or administrative support.
Responsibilities:
- Provide payroll administrative support
- Handle entry-level employment lifecycle transactions from hire to termination
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Work with payroll and HR systems
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary diploma in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, business administration or related field
- Minimum 1 year recent experience in payroll, accounting, finance, HR or administrative support
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to learn PeopleSoft or similar systems
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Business Administration |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
Job description
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Purpose:
The People Services Support Assistant provides payroll administrative support and handles entry-level employment lifecycle transactions from hire to termination, for the Payroll department under the direction of the Senior Manager, Payroll and Benefits Services.
Education:
Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year recent experience in payroll, accounting, finance, human resources, or administrative support.
Skills:
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication skills.
Effective customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Ability to learn and navigate payroll and HR systems such as PeopleSoft or similar system.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational requirements.
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The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.
York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal.
PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.
Purpose:
The People Services Support Assistant provides payroll administrative support and handles entry-level employment lifecycle transactions from hire to termination, for the Payroll department under the direction of the Senior Manager, Payroll and Benefits Services.
Education:
Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year recent experience in payroll, accounting, finance, human resources, or administrative support.
Skills:
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication skills.
Effective customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Ability to learn and navigate payroll and HR systems such as PeopleSoft or similar system.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational requirements.
Access Full Position Posting
The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.
York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal.
PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.
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