Human Resources Systems Specialist

The Institute for Performance and Learning; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Human Resources Systems Specialist to drive HR system implementations and complex functionality enhancements across the organization. You will lead cross-department projects, manage integrations and upgrades, and oversee end-user training and advanced reporting.

With 5+ years in Workday administration and a background in Human Resources, you’ll shape system solutions, educate stakeholders, and maintain rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
• 5+ years of Workday administration, maintenance and implementation.
• Completed post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field.

Responsibilities

• Configure and test functionality for assigned HR modules.
• Lead requirements gathering, design, build, testing and deployment of HR system functionality and manage downstream impacts and integrations.
• Analyze business processes to propose changes and drive continuous improvement.
• Educate stakeholders on enhancements and new functionality delivered during system updates.
• Maintain system documentation and data quality with business process documentation.

Skills

HR systems

Workday

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description Summary

Support our HR team as a Human Resources Systems Specialist! In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation of new and complex functionality of our HR Systems. You will lead the systems portion of strategic and/or cross departmental projects including system releases/upgrades, enhancements, process redesign, new modules, being fully responsible for integrations and downstream impacts to other systems across the company. Additional responsibilities include complex system security, end user set up and training and advanced report writing.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative and multidisciplinary team that’s working on innovative solutions for the biotech industry!

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Configure and test all functionality for assigned modules
• Work with cross-functional teams to lead requirements gathering, design, build, testing, and deployment of new and existing HR system functionality, while managing all downstream impacts and integrations; consult on enterprise system implementations, participate in vendor selection, and manage the RFP process
• Analyze business processes to identify and propose new business process or program changes to address business specific requirements and provide continuous improvement
• Educate stakeholders on enhancement opportunities and process improvements through new functionality delivered during system updates
• Maintain system documentation, in particular with respect to maintaining data quality and business process documentation

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources
• 5+ years of Workday administration, maintenance and implementation
• Completed post-secondary education in Human Resources or related from a recognized institution

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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists-standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

$83,700.00 - $125,500.00

STEMCELL determines an individual's pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.