Director, HRIS

Cogeco Connexion; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Montreal is seeking a Director, HRIS to manage the HR technology ecosystem and lead Workday initiatives. This role requires extensive experience in HRIS solutions and project management. The ideal candidate will foster collaboration with key business stakeholders and optimize systems for user experience improvements. Bilingualism in French and English is preferred, aligning with company values of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Health and well-being prioritization

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and upscaling HR systems solutions.
• Experience with Workday systems preferred.
• Bilingualism (FR/EN) preferred for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Finance, IT, HR Operations, and more.
• Champion user adoption and address change management.
• Plan and implement the Workday HRIS roadmap.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Project management skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Job description

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type: Regular Job Description:

Reporting into the VP, Total Reward and HRIS, the Director, HRIS is a key partner and collaborative member of the HR team, responsible for defining, evolving, and managing the company’s HR technology ecosystem. This leader will drive the Workday HRIS roadmap to deliver user‑friendly, integrated solutions and expand analytics capabilities.

This role is crucial for leveraging technology to streamline and simplify processes and with a core mandate to be a highly collaborative influencer across the organization. The Director, HRIS, possesses a general knowledge of ERP systems and/or experience managing systems outside of pure HRIS (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain) to build bridges and ensure seamless, end‑to‑end integration across the enterprise’s technology platforms.

What you will do:

• Act as a primary liaison to foster strong, productive relationships with Finance, IT, HR Operations, HR Business Partners, and Internal Audit teams.
• Use excellent collaboration skills and a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders to ensure alignment on system priorities and drive strategic initiatives forward.
• Champion a change management and stakeholder engagement mindset to improve user adoption and address change management issues by incorporating customer feedback.
• Plan and implement the Workday HRIS roadmap, demonstrating strong project management skills to prioritize work and effectively plan capacity. Focus on short‑term (fiscal year) strategic planning while maintaining the flexibility to adapt quickly to emerging business needs and organizational change.
• Continually optimize implemented solutions to streamline processes, leveraging new Workday functionality that is seen as value‑add to the user experience.
• Lead a team of HRIS functional experts and provide coaching to increase their Workday knowledge. Foster an environment of learning and development.
• Demonstrate the ability to transfer knowledge to team members to build a robust and self‑sufficient team.
• Oversee the maintenance and optimization of core system components, including foundations, business processes, reports, and integrations. Oversee key operational processes such as issue resolutions and change requests.
• Maintain a digital mindset and understanding of how technology can be leveraged to improve the end‑to‑end employee and manager experience.

Prerequisites & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (Information Technology, Human Resources, etc.).
• HRIS Expertise: HR expert with at least 10 years of experience designing and upscaling HR systems solutions.
• Experience with Workday systems (an asset).
• ERP Acumen (Asset): Demonstrated general knowledge and ideally experience of ERP systems (beyond HR systems) or experience managing large‑scale technology platforms.
• Proven project management skills, strong capacity planning skills, and experience in technology team management.
• Bilingualism (FR/EN) preferred; the employee will need to collaborate with stakeholders outside of QC.
• Experience in technology teams management.

#LI-Hybrid Location: Montréal, QC
Company: Cogeco Communications Inc.

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well‑being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail].