Senior HR Operations Specialist Location: Hybrid (1-2 days in office, Toronto location) Hillel Ontario is a recognized leader in the international Hillel movement, amplifying vibrant Jewish campus life across nine campuses and serving over 14,000 Jewish students. We centralize organizational expertise so our campus professionals can focus on student engagement and building meaningful community connections. We embrace religious and political diversity, supporting a broad spectrum of identities through creative programming, immersive experiences, and leadership opportunities. Together, we empower the next generation of Jewish leaders to make an enduring impact on Jewish life, Israel, and the world. The Senior HR Operations Specialist is a seasoned human resource professional responsible for delivering a seamless, integrated employee experience across all HR operational functions. This role oversees payroll administration, benefits management, leave programs, onboarding and offboarding workflows, governance, performance review cycles, and employee recognition programs. With expertise in HR operations and an understanding of the unique needs of nonprofit organizations, the Senior HR Operations Specialist ensures that all backend HR processes are accurate, compliant, efficient, and aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and people-centered culture. Payroll &

Compensation Administration Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all staff, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal and provincial regulations. Maintain payroll records, salary changes, retroactive adjustments, and statutory reporting. Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll accounts, year-end reporting, and audit requirements.

Benefits & Leave Management Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, wellness, and optional plans.



Manage all leave programs (sick, vacation, parental, disability, unpaid leaves), ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policy. Provide guidance to employees on benefits, eligibility, claims, and leave processes.

Employee Lifecycle Management

Design and deliver seamless onboarding experiences that integrate HR, IT, facilities, and departmental workflows. Maintain employee records, contracts, and HRIS data integrity. HR Policy, Documentation & Job Descriptions Support policy development, updates, and communication across HR and operations.

Performance & Recognition Programs Lead annual and mid-year performance review cycles, including communications, training, system setup, and reporting. Support managers in goal setting, competency development, and performance documentation. Manage employee recognition programs, service awards, and culture-building initiatives.

HR Operations & Systems Optimize HRIS workflows, data accuracy, reporting, and integrations with payroll and benefits platforms. Partner with Operations and Finance to ensure HR processes are integrated into broader workplace experience design. Support grant reporting, funding compliance, and workforce data requirements unique to nonprofit operations.

Understand the dynamics of volunteer-supported environments and community-driven organizational culture. Contribute to equity, inclusion, and mission-aligned HR practices.



Minimum 5 years of progressive HR operations experience , ideally with exposure to nonprofit or Jewish community-based organizations.

Strong knowledge of payroll systems, HRIS platforms, benefits administration, and employment legislation. Demonstrated experience managing full employee lifecycle processes. Exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and data accuracy.

Experience designing or improving HR processes, workflows, and documentation. CHRP/CHRL designation an asset but not required. Payroll and benefits run smoothly with zero errors. Employees feel supported and welcomed through every stage of their lifecycle.

HR processes are documented, consistent, and easy for staff to navigate. Review cycles and recognition programs strengthen culture and performance. Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, Life and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, generous vacation/sick time, transit and cell phone stipends.

Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities. Amazing colleagues and a flexible work workplace.

About Hillel International In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.

📌 Senior HR Operations Specialist at Hillel Ontario (Toronto)
🏢 Hillel International
📍 Toronto