At the University of Waterloo, every employee plays an important role in the education of our students and in reflecting our reputation for excellence.
At Human Resources, we believe that our greatest asset is our people. That's why we're committed to providing employees at the University of Waterloo with the resources, tools, and opportunities that they need to succeed and thrive in their careers. Whether it's through our ongoing training and development initiatives, creating a culture of continuous improvement, or fostering a supportive employee experience, we work with employees and units to help advance Waterloo’s workforce for the next decade and beyond.
We recognize that our success is deeply intertwined with the talent, dedication, and passion of our workforce. We strive to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture and build a community where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work each day.
Furthermore, we partner with the University's faculties, offices, and services to attract, develop, and engage our diverse, future-ready talent to meet their goals and advance those of the University.
Let’s build a bright future together.
Michelle Hollis, Chief Human Resources Officer
You’re looking for a career that makes an impact. At the University of Waterloo, that’s what we do best. Come work with the best and brightest. Explore new career options today!
With a robust benefits package, the University of Waterloo offers comprehensive coverage to support the health and well-being of you and your eligible dependants.
Learn about your pay dates and processes, accessing your payroll self-service and understanding your payslip, and more. Also, learn about information for payroll administrators.
Learn about the UWaterloo pension plan, eligibility, our online self-service pension estimator, retirement information, and much more.
A Continuous Improvement culture provides a consistent framework and set of tools for improving processes within the University of Waterloo to deliver world-class experiences to students and employees.
Explore workshops and events from HR's Organizational and Human Development team, as well as custom earning experiences and organizational development services, and more services from campus partners.
Get involved with the 17th annual Waterloo Staff Conference, an annual two-day learning and development opportunity designed exclusively for staff at Waterloo, occurring on April 8 and 9, 2025.
Workforce planning is the process to ensure the right number of people with the right skills are in the right place at the right time to deliver the short- and long-term objectives of the University of Waterloo.
News
2024 T4/T4A Tax Forms Available in Workday
T4s are now available
HR Reception Closure
The Human Resource office will be closed on Friday, December 13th, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for a departmental function.
2025 Recruitment Deadlines now available
2025 Recruitment Deadlines
Events
Discovering Your Purpose
Format: Online workshop
What is "purpose?" How do our purpose and values affect how we live, work, and interact with others? In this workshop, we will explore the concept of purpose by mapping out our accomplishments, interests and values using the Japanese concept of Ikigai, which means "a reason for being." We will then gain practical tips for finding and discovering our purpose using our personal aspirations. At the end of this workshop, we will develop a personal “Purpose-for-Now” statement that aligns with and reflects our values and goals.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Fundamentals
Format: Online course
Emotional intelligence encompasses the personal, emotional, and social abilities and skills which allow us to succeed in coping with environmental demands and pressures. Those with high emotional intelligence readily recognize their feelings, manage their reactions, and build positive interactions with others. In this guided asynchronous course, we will unpack what emotional intelligence is. Then, we’ll learn to develop our emotional intelligence to improve our personal resilience and performance, and learn to apply the appropriate emotions skillfully at the appropriate time.
Foundations of Giving and Receiving Feedback
Format: Online course on LEARN
Understanding the fundamentals of giving and receiving feedback is a crucial first step to being able to experience the process productively. Feedback does not need to be stressful, particularly when a culture of feedback is created within a team. Be part of fostering this culture within your department by gaining awareness of the feedback loop, recognizing when to offer feedback, and how to receive feedback with grace. Participants will also have the opportunity to navigate through practice scenarios, as well as create a document to articulate their own personal feedback preference, which they can share with colleagues, managers or others with whom they work closely.