Catharine Sanko originally thought she would be a social worker or psychologist,
but after getting her feet wet in her first payroll position, she knew she had
found her niche.
As a highly organized and analytical person with an empathetic personality,
this area of human resources fit her personality to a “T.”
“I have always wanted to help people,” she said. “So in my HR career I can help others
with matters that are very significant, yet very sensitive and personal to them – like
their pay and benefits.”
Growing up around the Greater Toronto Area, she studied psychology and sociology
after high school at the University of Waterloo, but it was while working in an accounting
position that the opportunity arose for her to work in payroll.
“The company was not having success finding the right fit for the role at the time,”
she said. “The hiring manager happened to be discussing the challenges with the
career paths
HR CAREER PATHS:
Catharine Sanko
BENEFITS AND PENSIONS
By Lisa Kopochinski
Illustration: Syda Productions/Shutterstock.com
Photo couresy of Catharine Sanko
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