Human Resources Information System Specialist

HRIS Specialist, Dayforce - 6-month contract assignment

Why You Will Love This Organization

Our client is in the utility space and serves several municipalities in Ontario. They have a wonderful company culture and are steadily growing.

The Impact You Will Have

As an HRIS Specialist, you will provide strategic business and end-user support relating to the Human Capital Management System (HCM), and HCM processes and solutions. You will support the team that is accountable for the development and implementation of core HCM business processes and service excellence solutions and strategies that align with internal and external client needs and technical priorities to increase efficiency and productivity.

What You Will Do

• Act as a strategic partner in supporting the organization with the Human Capital Management Systems, aligning to HR and business strategy.
• Provide systems support to all end-users of HCM systems at all levels of the organization.
• In consultation with the Manager, HR Solutions & Systems, develop and maintain HCM standards and controls to ensure data integrity and HCM functionality.
• Analyze business requirements, and validate functional and technical requirements, inputs, and outputs within the system to support configuration activities and business reporting. Work with operational teams to validate technical processes and system performance.
• Drive HCM internal business process improvement activities through process design and flow, review of technological specifications & capabilities, and recommend improvements using technological functionality. Participate as a member of a team to implement improvements.
• Engage with vendor solution architects and engineers to support solution design and configuration.
• Establish the accuracy, completeness, and relevance of functional and technical requirements to create viable specifications and acceptance criteria for solutions.
• Analyze HCM and transactional service requirements on an on-going basis to maximize technology, to influence changes to the operations, processes, or programs, and to support effective and efficient services within the business.
• Monitor system releases to ensure business processes are tested, updated and end-user training is provided in a timely basis.
• Liaise with/act as primary contact for HCM vendor for system issues, fixes and general updates.
• Develop and deliver HCM systems-related training, user guides, and facilitate communications to ensure end-user understanding of HCM systems and processes.
• Lead teams through HCM system and process changes.
• Facilitate system implementation and data migration tasks in support of projects.
• Participate on systems-related committees within the organization as HCM subject matter expert to support collaboration, and for consideration of interconnectivity of systems or processes.
• Ensure documentation of HCM business processes are maintained and updated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

Education & Specialized Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related discipline, supplemented by Information Systems training or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of best practices in Human Resources processes
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and database systems

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of HR experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience with Human Resources Information Systems administration (Dayforce strongly preferred).
• Exposure to system implementation projects and planning is an asset.
• Experience in a unionized environment, in the energy sector or another regulated industry is an asset.
• Risk assessment, problem solving, planning and technical skills, stakeholder relationships, independent work and thinking, decision making, dealing with confidential and sensitive information, some experience in project management/work, strong communication skills - presenting, training etc. innovative thinking. Multitasking

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Capability to think strategically, with an ability to effectively manage the details.
• Strong technical support skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand and effectively anticipate business needs.
• Demonstrated innovation and change management skills which include supporting and encouraging new ideas and approaches to build organizational efficiency.
• Strong communication skills, including business writing and presentation skills, sufficient to convey information in a clear and compelling manner, verbally and in writing.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• High degree of tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with confidential, sensitive information.
• Understanding of data mapping and data flow within the supported systems.

JOB VACANCY STATUS

This contractor position is currently vacant, and we are accepting applications with the intention to hire as soon as possible.

HIRING RANGE

The targeted pay rate for this role is $50.00-$70.00/hour (dependent on experience) and you would be onboarded through The Talent Company as an independent contractor.

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - BY RECRUITERS & HIRING MANAGERS

At The Talent Company, people are at the centre of our recruitment process. While we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for limited administrative purposes (such as writing creative outreach messages, summarizing interview notes or transcribing reference checks) AI is never the decision maker. Resumes and candidate information are personally reviewed by our recruiters, and all hiring decisions are made by people who bring judgment, care, and expertise to each match. If a client's recruitment process involves a greater degree of AI use during their own interviews or assessments, we will communicate that to short-listed candidates so they are aware in advance. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect at every stage of the process.

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - BY CANDIDATES

We recognize that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their job search, for example to refine writing style or gather research. While this can be appropriate, the information you provide in your resume, screening questions, and interviews must always be truthful and accurately reflect your own experience, knowledge, and competencies. AI should never be used to create or exaggerate credentials. Our goal is to understand the real you - your skills, your story, and your potential - so that we can make the best possible match between you and the organizations we serve.

ACCOMMODATION & INCLUSIVITY

At The Talent Company, we recognize the value of different perspectives and experiences in prompting innovation, sparking creativity, and solving problems. As an equal employment opportunity organization, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, persons with disabilities and all other categories protected by law.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please let us know by emailing recruitment@thetalent.co if an adjustment or adaptation is required at any stage to support you during the recruitment journey.