HRIS Analyst (Full Time)

New Directions; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Benefits

Long Term Disability

Pension Plan

Job summary

New Directions is seeking an HRIS Analyst to partner with the Organizational and HR teams to manage and improve HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce management systems.

You will develop reports, analyze workforce trends, support budgeting and staffing, and drive technology-enabled process improvements while collaborating with leaders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with a digital HR system, preferably within a Human Resources, Payroll, or Benefits Administration.
• Post-secondary education (degree or diploma) in Business Analysis or Human Resource Management (or a related field).
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or CPHR designation or candidate status is considered an asset.
• Experience working with a full HRIS platform, including processing payroll, maintaining payroll records, and data entry.
• Experience implementing solutions in a technology environment.
• Proven ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Fluency in American Sign Language is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• HRIS Administration & System Support: Maintains and supports HR, payroll, benefits, scheduling, and workforce management systems.
• Data Management, Reporting & Analytics: Develops, maintains, and automates reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics.
• Process Improvement & Projects: Evaluates business processes and recommends technology-driven improvements.
• Training & Stakeholder Support: Serves as a subject matter expert for HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce systems.

Skills

HRIS experience

Data reporting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Vendor coordination

ASL (asset)

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Analysis or HR Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Analyst works with the Organizational and HR team and helps manage and improve the systems that support Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, and workforce management at New Directions. Working closely with leaders across the organization, this role ensures employee data is accurate, develops reports and workforce insights, supports budgeting and staffing planning, and helps improve processes through technology and data. The HRIS Analyst plays an important role in helping the organization make informed decisions, operate efficiently, and provide excellent support to employees.

Responsibilities:

• HRIS Administration & System Support
  • Maintains and supports HR, payroll, benefits, scheduling, and workforce management systems.
  • Configures system settings, workflows, security access, and organizational structures.
  • Troubleshoots issues and coordinates with vendors and internal stakeholders on system enhancements and upgrades.
• Data Management, Reporting & Analytics
  • Develops, maintains, and automates reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics.
  • Analyzes trends related to staffing, turnover, absenteeism, overtime, and labour costs.
  • Develops projections and scenario analyses to assess workforce and budget impacts.
• Process Improvement & Projects
  • Evaluates business processes and recommend technology-driven improvements.
  • Participates in system implementations, upgrades, testing, and organizational projects.
  • Gathers requirements and translate business needs into system solutions.
• Training & Stakeholder Support
  • Serves as a subject matter expert for HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce systems.
  • Provides guidance and support to managers, employees, and internal departments.
  • Develops user resources, documentation, and training materials.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in with digital HR system, preferably within a Human Resources, Payroll, or Benefits Administration.
• Post-secondary education (degree or diploma) in Business Analysis or Human Resource Management (or a related field) from a recognized post-secondary institution. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or candidate status, is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working with a full HRIS platform, including processing payroll, maintaining payroll records, and data entry
• Experience implementing solutions in a technology environment.
• Proven ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Fluency in American Sign Language is considered an asset.

The salary range for this full-time permanent 70-hour biweekly positions is $34.3238 to $43.2439per hour (equivalent to $62,469.32 to $78,703.90 annually), dependent upon education and/or experience. A full benefits package (which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability, and a Pension Plan) is provided to permanent full-time staff.

The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child/Adult Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks.

The closing date for all application is September 7, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.

Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.