Human Resources & Payroll Specialist

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For over 125 years, les écoles Azrieli Talmud Torah | Herzliah Schools proudly serves the Montreal Jewish community through both French and English sectors across our preschool, elementary, and high school divisions. As the largest co-educational Jewish Day School in Montreal, we educate over 700 students from kindergarten through Grade 11.

Our mission is to foster a strong sense of community and belonging, inspire academic excellence, and support the personal growth of every student. We are deeply committed to nurturing Jewish identity while embracing diversity, all within a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment.

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Azrieli Talmud Torah | Herzliah is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Human Resources & Payroll Specialist to support the day-to-day operations of our HR and payroll functions. This role is essential in ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with employment standards and collective agreements, and the delivery of high-quality HR support to our staff.

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Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Status: Full Time

Start Date:  July 1, 2026

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Key Responsibilities:

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Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees with accuracy and confidentiality
• Maintain payroll records, deductions, benefits, and statutory remittances (CNESST, QPIP, RRQ, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and collective agreements
• Manage employee changes (new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, leaves)
• Prepare year-end payroll documentation (T4, RL-1)

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Human Resources Support

• Maintain employee records and HR files in accordance with legal requirements
• Support recruitment processes (job postings, onboarding, documentation)
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and HR policies
• Support the administration of benefits, leaves, and absences

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Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with Quebec labour standards and internal policies
• Support audits and prepare required HR/payroll reports
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative and regulatory changes
• Process and maintain Retraite Québec files in alignment with payroll and statutory requirements

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Employee Relations & Administration

• Provide professional and confidential support to staff
• Assist in the implementation of HR initiatives and policies
• Support the administration of performance management and evaluation processes

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Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Payroll Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in HR and payroll
• Strong knowledge of Quebec payroll legislation and employment standards
• Experience working in a unionized environment (asset)
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Office (Excel required)
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail

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Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

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How to apply: Submit C.V. and supporting documents to HR@utt.qc.ca

Deadline for submission:  April 30, 2026^‍

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^{Azrieli Schools Talmud Torah | Herzliah adhere to a voluntary employment equity program. We encourage applications from members of designated groups, including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and ethnic minorities. If you are a person with a disability, you can receive, upon request, assistance for the pre-selection and selection process.}