Senior HRIS Specialist

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited; Guelph; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian agricultural company as a Senior HRIS Specialist in Guelph, ON. You will optimize HR systems, lead data integrity efforts, and mentor team members, all while being part of a values-driven organization with over 110 years of history.

Benefits

Learning and Development Programs

Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Wellness Program

Company Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supporting and maintaining corporate HR systems.
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS functionalities and reporting tools.
• Experience leading system testing and end-user training.

Responsibilities

• Optimize HR/Payroll processes through automation and improvements.
• Translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and support troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

PeopleSoft

UKG

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

Parrish & Heimbecker

Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Senior HRIS Specialist based in Guelph, ON.

Work and grow with a family-owned company.

Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 110 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.

With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.

Benefits

Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:

• Learning and Development Programs
• Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Wellness Program
• Company Events
  
  

Your Role

We’re looking for a Senior HRIS Specialist to join our team and provide high-level functional support and business analysis for our HR and Payroll systems. In this role, you’ll act as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring our HR systems are optimized to support daily operations, reporting, and long-term transformation initiatives.

You’ll bring expertise in HR systems and data to help streamline processes, ensure data integrity, support users, and deliver insights through reporting and analytics. As a senior team member, you’ll also play a key role in mentoring colleagues and leading the resolution of complex issues.

Day to Day

• Partner with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to gather and assess system-related business needs
• Analyze and optimize HR/Payroll processes through automation and improved system functionality
• Translate functional requirements into effective technical solutions in collaboration with IT and vendors
• Provide system-based reporting and analytics; ensure data accuracy and integrity across HR platforms
• Lead or support testing, implementation, upgrades, and training for HR systems
• Maintain system security, user roles, and data access protocols
• Research HR technology trends and provide recommendations on improvements and best practices
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on complex system issues and troubleshooting
• Support data activities such as mass uploads, salary adjustments, and onboarding at scale
• Collaborate with global/local system partners to manage integrations and interdependencies (e.g., ServiceNow, Payroll vendors)
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
• 5+ years of experience supporting and maintaining corporate HR systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, PeopleSoft, UKG, Ceridian Dayforce)
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS functionalities, reporting tools, and database fundamentals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for system efficiencies
• Experience leading system testing, upgrades, and end-user training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to bridge technical and functional teams
• Experience coaching or mentoring team members is an asset
  
  

To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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