
Our greatest impact happens together
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.
Learn more about the strategic talent and performance framework, including a new job architecture, a new talent recruitment platform, a new capabilities framework, and a refreshed performance development program.
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
Workday Recruiting is now live at Waterloo
Salary Increase Advice now available in Workday
Salary Increase Advice now available in Workday
Salary Increase Advice and Faculty Histograms now available in Workday
Salary Increase Advice and Faculty Histograms
Events
Conflict and Self
Format: In-person workshop
Do you ever feel like your understanding of conflict and your reaction to it don’t align? Our individual mindsets to conflict play a big role in how we respond in moments of tension and opposition. In this workshop, participants will lean in with curiosity about how they respond to conflict, how they approach conflict, and how our narratives play out. Through individual reflection, small and large group discussion, and workplace conflict case studies, participants will gain tools to approaching conflict productively and authentically.
Keeping Well at Work: Nidra Nap
Format: In-person class
Give your mind and body a break! Yoga Nidra is a style of meditation/relaxation that can be an effective way to reset during the workday. In this in-person session, facilitator Monika Kitor will explain what yoga Nidra is, how it works, and the importance of rest for our bodies and how rest works against stress during the day. Then Monika will lead everyone through a short Nidra session and debrief. This session is done lying down to help ease the body.
Note: Due to the tranquil environment needed for this session, we are requesting that participants arrive no later than 11:20 a.m.
Workday Recruiting Demo Session (for employees)