Dayforce HRIS Analyst

Stella Jones; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life insurance and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage

Competitive compensation

Annual Bonus Program

Retirement program with generous Company match

Company Share Purchase Program

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products is seeking a detail-oriented HRIS Analyst in Montreal. This role focuses on managing and optimizing the HRIS, ensuring accurate data management and compliance while collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years in an HRIS role. The company offers extensive benefits, including health coverage and a retirement program. Join us to contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar HRIS-focused role.
• Proven working knowledge of Dayforce.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and across teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the HRIS, including system updates and configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve HRIS-related issues.
• Collaborate with IT and HR to ensure system integrations function correctly.
• Develop standard and ad-hoc reports for stakeholders.
• Conduct data audits to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in HR operations.
• Lead the implementation of new HRIS features and trainings.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration

Tools

Dayforce

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Word processing software

Presentation software

Job description

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

Position Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented HRIS Analyst to manage, support, and optimize our Human Resource Information System (HRIS). This role is responsible for ensuring accurate HR data management, system reliability, and compliance while providing technical expertise to support HR operations, system enhancements, and business acquisitions.

The HRIS Analyst will work closely with HR, IT, Finance, and third-party providers to maintain system integrity, lead implementations and upgrades, and support end users across the organization. This role also serves as a key contributor to payroll-related initiatives focused on accuracy, timeliness, and service quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the HRIS, including system updates, configurations, data integrity, and user access
• Troubleshoot and resolve HRIS-related issues, escalating complex matters to appropriate resources
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, HR, and third-party providers to ensure system integrations and data transfers function correctly
• Develop and maintain standard and ad-hoc reports for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Conduct regular data audits and ensure compliance with data protection regulations, legal requirements, and internal policies
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to streamline HR operations and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with HR teams to implement system and process changes and ensure successful adoption
• Provide training and ongoing support to HR staff and end users on HRIS functionality and best practices
• Lead the implementation of new HRIS features, modules, and upgrades, including planning, testing, and deployment
• Participate in cross-functional project teams supporting HR initiatives and system enhancements
• Serve as the technical lead for business acquisitions, managing end-to-end system configuration, employee onboarding, and post-integration audits
• Act as a subject matter expert across HCM areas including Core HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Workforce Management, Integrations & Data Architecture, Forms, XML, Workflows, Talent, Development, and Compensation
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of HRIS processes, configurations, and user guides
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar HRIS-focused role
• Proven working knowledge of Dayforce
• Strong technical skills and solid understanding of HR systems and HR processes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interpret written, oral, and diagram-based instructions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation software
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Competitive compensation
• Annual Bonus Program
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
• Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time