Heidi Purvis
@heidipurvis
Payroll and HR professional at Toronto Metropolitan University supporting payroll, benefits, and HR operations.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
At Toronto Metropolitan University (School of Medicine), I support payroll, benefits, and HR processes for medical learners, staff, and external preceptors. I maintain and validate data in LAMS, interpret collective agreements, and help resolve payment and data issues.
Previously, at Halton District School Board, I administered payroll and pension processes for approximately 1,000 employees and applied six collective agreements. Across public sector and non-profit environments, I've worked in payroll, benefits, pensions, and employee lifecycle support, and I'm actively transitioning into broader HR / People & Culture roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Payroll/Benefits, and Finance Co-Ordinator
Toronto Metropolitan University
Oct 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Support HR and payroll processes for medical learners, staff, and external preceptors in a complex academic environment. Administer stipend, payroll, and benefits processes ensuring compliance with institutional policies and collective agreements.
Payroll and Pension Analyst (HR/Total Rewards)
Halton District School Board
Apr 2025 - Oct 2025 (6 months)
Administered payroll and pension processes for ~1,000 employees within a large unionized public sector environment. Applied six collective agreements to ensure accurate compensation and entitlements.
Payroll and Finance Coordinator (HR & People Operations Support)
One Mission Society Canada
Nov 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Managed full-cycle payroll and employee benefits administration across multiple provinces. Supported onboarding, employee handbook development, and HR policy alignment.
Payroll and Finance Administrator
Milton Christian School
Oct 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Administered payroll and employee benefits for school staff in alignment with HR policies. Supported onboarding and employee integration into organizational systems and processes.
Payroll and Finance Administrator
Trinity Christian School
Feb 2017 - Oct 2021 (4 years 8 months)
Managed payroll, benefits, and employee compensation for 200+ staff. Administered employee records, pension plans, and benefits programs.
Financial Accountant
Flight Network
Financial accountant role at Flight Network.
Financial Administrator
Carpedia International Ltd.
Financial administrator role at Carpedia International Ltd.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Laurentian University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration on a part-time basis, currently in the third year.
National Payroll Institute
Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP), Payroll
Completed the Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation in 2026.
Mohawk College
Certificate, Human Resources
2024 - 2024
Completed human resources courses in organizational development and compensation and benefits in 2024.
National Payroll Institute
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP), Payroll
Completed the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation in 2023.
Sheridan College
Diploma, Business Management
Earned a Business Management Diploma with an accounting major in 2003.
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Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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