HRIS Analyst

Gilder Search Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Montreal, QC is seeking an experienced HRIS Analyst for a 6-month contract. This role supports the HR Analytics & Insights team and will maintain, enhance, and optimize HR technology systems to provide reliable information for business decisions.

The successful candidate will act as an HRIS subject matter expert, improving workflows, automating processes, and ensuring data integrity. Strong Excel skills and PeopleSoft HCM experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of HRIS experience.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with software lifecycle testing and UAT.
• Experience with HRIS systems; PeopleSoft HCM preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience developing, enhancing, and troubleshooting PeopleSoft Queries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead HRIS projects with HR, IT and business teams.
• Act as liaison between IT, end users and project teams.
• Support the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, functional design, implementation, and UAT.
• Assess and prioritize HRIS projects based on business impact, scalability, and resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, automate workflows, and reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with HR/IT teams to align systems with standards.
• Provide advanced technical support to HR professionals and end users.
• Audit employee lifecycle data, including hires, transfers, and terminations.
• Maintain data accuracy through analyses, reconciliations and integrity audits.

Skills

HRIS experience

Advanced Excel

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

UAT experience

PeopleSoft Queries

Data analysis

Tools

PeopleSoft HCM

Job description

HRIS Analyst

Location: Montreal, QC
Position Type: 6-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $35–$38/hour T4

Monday- Friday Day shift

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced HRIS Analyst to join their HR Analytics & Insights team. This role will support HR stakeholders and IT teams across the organization and will be responsible for the support, maintenance, enhancement, and optimization of HR technology systems.

The successful candidate will serve as an HRIS subject matter expert, helping improve workflows, automate processes, enhance data integration, and ensure HR systems provide accurate and reliable information for business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

• Lead HRIS projects and initiatives in partnership with HR, IT, and business teams.
• Act as the primary liaison between IT, end users, and project teams.
• Support the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, functional design, implementation, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Assess and prioritize HRIS projects based on business impact, scalability, and available resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, automate workflows, and reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with local and global HR/IT teams to align systems and processes with organizational standards.

Systems Administration & Technical Support

• Provide advanced technical support to HR professionals and end users.
• Troubleshoot complex HRIS data issues, system problems, and interface failures.
• Implement corrective actions and elevate critical issues when required.
• Ensure HRIS activities and data handling comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Work with IT to manage development backlogs, priorities, and system enhancements.
• Support the administration of specialized HR applications.
• Audit employee lifecycle data, including hires, transfers, and terminations.

Data Integrity & Analytics

• Maintain a high level of HR data accuracy through data analysis, reconciliations, and integrity audits.
• Develop and use queries and reports to validate employee information and support business needs.
• Support system configuration changes and large-scale employee record updates.
• Manage data uploads and perform reconciliations between PeopleSoft HCM and related systems, including Payroll and Compensation platforms.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of HRIS experience.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with software lifecycle testing and UAT.
• Experience with HRIS systems; PeopleSoft HCM preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical users.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience developing, enhancing, and troubleshooting PeopleSoft Queries.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.