Senior HR Technology Advisor - Functional

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Why this role, why now

Founded in 2019, INNOOVA is a boutique consulting firm specializing in human resources transformation and financial solutions. We support large organizations across multiple sectors government, healthcare, public, finance, and technology in implementing integrated HR management systems projects (HR, time, payroll, and more), payroll, and workforce management solutions. We bring the rigor of a recognized firm without the weight of large corporate structures.

We are looking for someone who advises, influences, and transforms not just someone who configures. Less bureaucracy, more impact.

Your day-to-day impact

• Lead end-to-end HR, time, and payroll system implementation projects from discovery to go-live as the client's trusted point of contact
  
• Facilitate workshops with sometimes resistant teams: simplify, persuade, structure
  
• Question client needs and recommends configurations aligned with best practices
  
• Produce executive-level deliverables that drive decisions
  
• Advance INNOOVA's practice: accelerator tools, AI integration, knowledge sharing
  

Requirements

The profile we are looking for — 60% business advisor · 40% functional expert

What matters most (60%):

• Active listening, ability to question and push thinking, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder awareness
  
• Experience facilitating workshops and managing complex stakeholder environments
  
• Ability to produce clear, high-impact executive deliverables
  
• Resilience in complex transformation contexts
  

What we also expect (40%):

• Knowledge of Human Capital Management (HCM), payroll, or workforce management systems
  
• Experience implementing HR or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions in a consulting environment
  
• Certification on a recognised HCM platform an asset, may be supported by INNOOVA
  
• Experience in the public or government sector an assets
  
  

Our must-haves:

• Our mandates span Canada proficiency in both French and English is required.
  
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or any combination of education and experience deemed equivalent.
  
• Between 5 and 8 years of meaningful consulting experience, gained at a major firm, consulting practice, or system integrator.
  
• This position requires obtaining a Government of Canada security clearance. Eligibility will be assessed during the selection process.
  
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit holder), to be confirmed during the background check.
  
  

Benefits

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
  
• Flexible hybrid model Montreal, remote work depending on mandates
  
• Group benefits from day one; retirement plan after 3 months
  
• Health Spending Account of $1,000
  
• Certifications supported by INNOOVA
  
• Real impact, fast growth without the corporate overhead
  

The process - simple and fast

1. Discovery call with the recruitment team approx. 20–30 min

2. Virtual interview with the hiring manager approx. 45 min

3. Final interview approx. 60 min

(A preparation briefing is provided beforehand for candidates selected at this stage.)

4. Offer and background verification

Requirements
The profile we are looking for — 60% business advisor · 40% functional expert What matters most (60%): Active listening, ability to question and push thinking, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder awareness Experience facilitating workshops and managing complex stakeholder environments Ability to produce clear, high-impact executive deliverables Resilience in complex transformation contexts What we also expect (40%): Knowledge of Human Capital Management (HCM), payroll, or workforce management systems Experience implementing HR or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions in a consulting environment Certification on a recognised HCM platform an asset, may be supported by INNOOVA Experience in the public or government sector an assets Our must-haves: Our mandates span Canada proficiency in both French and English is required. Bachelor's degree in a related field, or any combination of education and experience deemed equivalent. Between 5 and 8 years of meaningful consulting experience, gained at a major firm, consulting practice, or system integrator. This position requires obtaining a Government of Canada security clearance. Eligibility will be assessed during the selection process. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit holder), to be confirmed during the background check.