Senior HRIS Specialist

CSA Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workday Senior System Specialist to optimize and maintain their Workday system. This role is crucial in ensuring that the system meets various HR functions, including absence plans, benefits, and recruitment. You will leverage your expertise to provide analytical reporting and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment dedicated to improving lives through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Workday, focusing on HCM Core and related modules.
• Strong analytical skills to provide effective recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of worker's lifecycle covering absence plans and benefits.
• Design and implement Workday system functionality aligned with business needs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Workday

Job description

BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision : making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years : from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary :

As a Workday SeniorSystem Specialist, you will serve as the technical expert responsible for the seamless operation and optimization of our Workday system. Your primary focus will be to ensure that Workday meets the diverse business needs of our end users, covering various HR functions such as absence plans, benefits, compensation, recruitment, talent management, and more. You will be instrumental in maintaining the worker's lifecycle through effective design, implementation, testing, and ongoing system maintenance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support day-to-day maintenance of the worker's lifecycle, covering areas such as absence plans, benefits, compensation, and business processes.
• Design, implement, test, and maintain Workday system functionality, ensuring alignment with business processes and requirements.
• Act as the go-to expert for analytical reporting, providing insights into HR data to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues promptly.
• Analyze reporting requirements and recommend solutions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and advancements, incorporating them into the Workday system as needed.
• Investigate, analyze, and provide recommendations for system modifications, upgrades, and new releases, considering their impact on various Workday modules.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) working with Workday, specializing in modules such as HCM Core, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, Recruitment, Onboarding, Reporting and Workforce Planning.
• In-depth knowledge of Workday business processes, functionality, and reporting capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide effective recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand and address business needs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to staying current with industry trends and continuous learning.