Senior HRIS Analyst

NVA; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: 80,000–95,000 CAD

Annual incentive bonus

Health and dental benefits

3 weeks' vacation + floating holiday

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

NVA Canada is seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to join our Oakville office. You will configure, maintain, and continuously improve our HR systems including Dayforce, payroll, scheduling, and talent modules, while working closely with HR partners and system owners.

You will analyze workflows, test changes, produce documentation, and support live production environments, with a focus on data accuracy and user satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience supporting HR systems, with experience in Dayforce preferred.
• Familiarity with core Dayforce modules.
• Experience with system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Comfortable working directly in technical tools and supporting live production environments.

Responsibilities

• Support configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of core HR systems.
• Serve as QA partner and tester for system changes, integration updates, and defect fixes.
• Partner with team members and vendors to test releases, regression scenarios, and changes prior to production deployment.
• Analyze HR workflows and system usage to support issue resolution, process clarity, and system improvements.
• Maintain working knowledge of HR data structures, triggers, and behavior as they relate to business processes.

Skills

Dayforce

HR systems

Production support

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dayforce modules

Job description

The Senior HRIS Analyst supports the configuration, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the organization's core HR systems including WFM, HR Core, Compensation, Payroll, Scheduling, and Talent modules. This role combines hands-on system work with analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements.

Working closely with HR partners, business stakeholders, and system owners, you will help resolve issues, validate data across systems, and drive enhancements that improve how the organization uses its HR technology. This is a strong fit for an experienced systems professional who enjoys working directly in tools, supporting production environments, and building lasting operational depth in HR technology.

Key Responsibilities

Systems & Quality Assurance

• Support configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of core HR and applicant tracking systems, including workflows, fields, forms, and related behavior
• Serve as a quality assurance partner and tester for system changes, integration updates, and defect fixes
• Partner with team members and vendors to test releases, regression scenarios, and changes prior to production deployment
• Manage a steady volume of support issues and requests, prioritizing, investigating, and resolving them within established service levels

Process Analysis & Documentation

• Analyze HR and workflows and system usage to support issue resolution, process clarity, and system improvements
• Create and maintain clear, structured documentation, including configuration notes, test plans, and reference materials
• Prepare findings, test results, risks, and recommended options to support decision‑making

Stakeholder Interaction

• Partner directly with HR team members and business stakeholders on questions and system needs
• Escalate complex, cross‑system, or out‑of‑scope issues through established channels
• Operate effectively in an environment with frequent change, evolving priorities, and incomplete information

Systems & Data Support

• Maintain working knowledge of HR data structures, triggers, and behavior as they relate to business processes
• Participate in cross‑functional HR system support and harmonization initiatives

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• 4+ years of experience supporting HR systems, with experience in Dayforce preferred
• Familiarity with core Dayforce modules
• Experience with system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and production support
• Comfortable working directly in technical tools and supporting live production environments

Technical & Analytical

• Familiarity with system logic, workflows, and data structures

Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and success

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000, commensurate with experience
• Eligible for annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Three weeks' vacation, plus floating holiday and personal day
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

Location: Ability to commute into our office minimally 3 times a month in Oakville, ON

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