Human Resources at Waterloo

Our mission

Delivering professional, employee-focused services with integrity.

Our service commitments

We are committed to providing services that are relevant, timely, and consistent.

When providing services to you, we will be approachable, responsive, and supportive.

Our vision 2020

Human Resources is recognized as a valued strategic partner to our clients by providing relevant, best in class, innovative services that support the goal of becoming a destination of choice for talented and engaged employees.

News

Nov. 28, 2018Waterloo named a Canada Top 100 Employer for 2019
For the third year in a row, the University of Waterloo was recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2019) and Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2019). The recipients of the national annual award were announced in The Globe and Mail on November 9th. The University was recognized for striving to be not only one of the most innovative universities in the world, but also one of the most employee-focused.
Nov. 19, 2018Upcoming system shutdowns
Due to the transition to Workday in January, 2019, there will be a number of system shutdowns during end-of-year. Please see the chart below for details. If you have any questions, contact workday@uwaterloo.ca. Please also note that several HR forms will no longer be available in January as processes will be automated through Workday. Details are available on the forms page.
Nov. 8, 2018Information verification required for 2018 T4/T4A
Beginning in 2019, T4/T4A forms and pay statements will no longer be available through myHRinfo. Up to six years of historical T4/T4A and six months of pay statement data will be available in the new HR system, Workday. This means that T4/T4A tax forms for 2018 will be available by February 28, 2019 on Workday.