Director, HR Applications

LeverageTek Staffing Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting company is seeking a Director of HR Applications in Ottawa. The role involves leading Workday implementations, ensuring compliance, and managing HR systems. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in HRIS leadership, particularly with Workday, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The position is full-time and on-site four days a week.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in HRIS leadership roles, with at least 5 years focused on Workday.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction for Workday and HR applications.
• Oversee full lifecycle implementation of Workday modules.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance across HR applications.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Workday HCM

HRIS leadership roles

Understanding of HR processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration

Job description

Direct message the job poster from LeverageTek Staffing Solutions

Technical Recruiter at LeverageTek Staffing Solutions

LeverageTek is actively seeking a Director, HR Applications for a permanent position with an Ottawa-based customer.

Work Location :

4x week on-site at HQ in Ottawa / Gatineau

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the strategic direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of Workday and other HR applications, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategies.
• Oversee the full lifecycle implementation of Workday HR and Payroll modules.
• Post-implementation, lead the deployment of additional modules, upgrades, and integrations with other enterprise systems.
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to identify system needs, define requirements, and deliver scalable solutions.
• Manage a team of HRIS analysts and external consultants, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across all HR applications and processes.
• Support the development and maintenance of system documentation, training materials, and user support resources.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform application enhancements and innovation.

Key Qualifications :

• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM, including at least one full-cycle implementation.
• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in HRIS leadership roles, with at least 5 years focused on Workday.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data structures, and compliance requirements.

Other Qualifications :

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage vendor relationships.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

About LeverageTek IT Solutions

• Since our inception in March 2003, LeverageTek IT Solutions has become a trusted provider of technology staffing and business consulting services, working with many of Canada’s leading organizations across various sectors.
• We pride ourselves on responsive service and delivering the right talent on time and within budget, fostering long-term relationships.
• Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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