Human Resources Analyst

Soho Square Solutions; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Soho Square Solutions in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an HR Analyst / HRIS Analyst to lead HRIS initiatives, partner with HR and IT, and ensure data integrity across PeopleSoft HCM and related systems. The role combines project governance, system administration, and analytics to support a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Candidates should have 5-7 years HRIS experience, strong Excel and SQL basics, and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders; a

Qualifications

• 5-7 years HRIS experience
• Proficient in PeopleSoft HCM and HR data models
• Strong Excel skills and basic SQL familiarity
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead HRIS projects from requirements through UAT and rollout
• Administer HRIS systems and provide tiered end-user support
• Maintain data governance and data integrity across HR systems
• Collaborate with HR and IT to optimize operating model and processes
• Prepare and deliver analytics and reporting on HR data

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Multitasking

HRIS experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft HCM

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role:- Job Title:-HR Analyst / HRIS ANALYST

Key Responsibilities

1. Project & Program Management

• End-to-End Project Leadership: Lead HRIS initiatives by partnering with both HR and non-HR business units. Act as the primary liaison between IT, end-users, and project teams, bridging the gap between HR business processes and technical system capabilities.
• SDLC Participation: Contribute to the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirement analysis, functional design, implementation, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Strategic Prioritization: Evaluate and establish HRIS project priorities based on business impact, scalability, and resource availability.
• Operating Model Optimization: Continuously refine the target operating model between HR and HR IT to enhance user experience, improve incident resolution times, and eliminate manual interventions through automation.
• Global Alignment: Act as the regional SME to drive strategic design alignment between Local and Global HR/IT teams, expanding support scope to include Group-wide initiatives within the Americas.

2. Systems Administration & Technical Support

• Tiered Support: Provide advanced technical support to HR professionals and end-users for all HR-developed applications and enterprise systems.
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and diagnose complex HRIS data discrepancies and interface failures; implement corrective actions and escalat critical issues through appropriate channels.
• Governance & Compliance: Execute the HRIS control framework to ensure all system activities and data handling comply with Group policies and regulatory requirements.
• Backlog Management: Collaborate with IT to manage the development backlog, ensuring priority alignment, tracking pipeline progress, and communicating system changes/impacts to stakeholders.
• System Maintenance: Oversee the administration of specialized HR Java-based applications and participate in the rigorous auditing of employee lifecycle data (hires, transfers, terminations).

3. Data Integrity & Analytics

• Data Governance: Ensure the highest level of data accuracy by designing and executing complex queries, data reconciliations, and integrity audits.
• Reporting & Insights: Develop and utilize advanced queries and reports to validate the integrity of employee information and support business inquiries.
• System Configuration: Support system configuration changes and large-scale employee record updates to ensure seamless data flow.
• Integration Management: Manage complex data uploads and perform critical reconciliations between PeopleSoft HCM and ancillary systems, including Payroll and Compensation platforms.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of HRIS experience
• Demonstrates problem-solving, trouble-shooting, software lifecycle testing, solutions-oriented mindset
• Experience with HRIS Systems (PeopleSoft HCM preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to communicate to technical and non-technical users.
• Advanced MicroSoft Excel skills
• Experience in developing, enhancing and troubleshooting Peoplesoft Queries
• Outstanding operational and organizational skills in addition to detailed oriented work
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to operate autonomously and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be well organized and to be multi-tasking
• Ability to work as part of a multicultural team
• Ability to collaborate with internal/external stakeholders and to be client-oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/experience/training
• Knowledge of HR processes
• Knowledge of the banking industry Analytical and project management skills a plus