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
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
New Benefits Rates effective May 1, 2025
On May 1st of each year, the University of Waterloo’s extended health, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability (LTD) benefits are typically subject to a contract renewal. Learn more.
Events
An Afternoon with Kai Potts
To celebrate Indigenous Peoples History Month and Pride Month, the Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR) and the Keeping Well at Work (KW@W) program are excited to welcome Kai Potts for a special event on June 18.
Kai is a proud Two-Spirit community builder with a big heart and a lot to say. Whether he's sharing stories about Indigenous identity, queerness, fashion, or his favourite video games, Kai brings humour, insight, and authenticity to every conversation.
Community Leadership Certificate (Staff) Cohort - Spring 2025
Format: In-person workshop
The Community Leadership Certificate (CLC) is a four-chapter, community-centered leadership program designed to empower staff with the skills and knowledge to foster trusting relationships, enhance collaboration, and embody curiosity-driven, community-centered leadership. Rooted in anti-oppressive practices, the CLC is relevant to all staff members, regardless of their current leadership roles, offering practical tools to embody inclusive and collaborative leadership.
The Spring 2025 Cohort is being offered in-person and specifically to staff members who have direct student-facing roles on any of the University of Waterloo’s campuses. This allows us to bridge the gap that students identified between their leadership learning and interactions with campus staff. Apply by May 20, 2025!
Leadership Lab: People Leadership
Format: In-person workshop
Leadership Lab: People Leadership offers comfortable and supportive space for managers, supervisors, and folks leading people at the University to co-create an informal peer community. Using the Circles of Influence Framework to guide the conversation, participants will reflect on their leadership style and practices, identify where their control and influences lies with respect to a pre-selected issue, and learn from each other about how to approach challenges arising.
Spring 2025 theme - Leading Through Uncertainty: Navigating Invisible Forces