HR Admin: Benefits & Payroll Expert (16-Month)

CAIS; Toronto; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent School in Toronto invites applications for an HR Administrator on a 16-month contract (Oct 2026–Feb 2028). Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will manage benefits, pension, payroll coordination, onboarding/offboarding, HRIS administration, and HR reporting.

You will work closely with staff and external providers, maintain policies, ensure data accuracy, and support audits. The role emphasizes confidentiality, service orientation, and strong communication to enhance the employee

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR management or equivalent.
• CHRP designation is preferred.
• Experience in administering core HR programs (benefits, pensions, payroll).
• Able to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for staff regarding core HR services (benefits, pension, payroll).
• Liaise with third-party service providers (benefits carriers, pension administrators, payroll).
• Own day-to-day HR programs: benefits, compensation administration, onboarding/offboarding.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and generate regular HR metrics and reports.
• Update HR policies and support internal communications and audits.

Skills

HRIS administration

Payroll coordination

Communication skills

Data privacy & confidentiality

Policy implementation

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management

CHRP designation (preferred)

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll software

Job description

Crescent School in Toronto invites applications for an HR Administrator on a 16-month contract (Oct 2026–Feb 2028). Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will manage benefits, pension, payroll coordination, onboarding/offboarding, HRIS administration, and HR reporting.

You will work closely with staff and external providers, maintain policies, ensure data accuracy, and support audits. The role emphasizes confidentiality, service orientation, and strong communication to enhance the employee