Intermediate HRMS/HRIS Manager to provide day to day management of the HRMS system and other HR Systems including overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of HR systems within the HR Technology & Analystics team

Our national legal client is seeking an Intermediate HRMS / HRIS manager to provide day to day management of the HRMS system and other HR Systems including overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of HR systems within the HR Technology & Analytics team.

Overview :

This role is responsible for providing day to day management of the HRMS system and other HR systems, ensuring they are running effectively and efficiently, meeting the needs of the organization.

Join a collaborative team in one of Canada's top employers with an opportunity to learn and grow!

Must haves :

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline such as Human Resource Management or Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years related Human Resources experience with in-depth experience using HRMS / HRIS (ex. UKG, WorkDay, ADP, etc.)
• 5+ years experience working with full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, retention, separation, etc)
• 5+ years experience of team leadership
• Experience leading or supporting complex technology projects from conception to implementation

Nice to haves :

• CPHR, Certified Payroll Manager (CPM and / or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), considered an asset
• Training in Project Management or Lean Six Sigma, considered an asset
• Experience in a professional services environment, considered an asset
• Demonstrated understanding of HR processes including, but not limited to Payroll and Benefits, Talent Management, and employee lifecycle
• Strong understanding of reporting tools and dashboard metrics
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware, and network problems
• Ability to write effective standard operating procedures
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to facilitate, present complex information, as well as to negotiate and persuade others

Responsibilities :

• Managing the HRMS team, who are responsible for gathering and analyzing HR data to inform HRMS system decisions. This includes managing their workload, providing guidance and support, and ensuring they are following best practices and standards
• Will be part of the implementation team of a new HRMS / HRIS system (WorkDay)
• Ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee data is stored in the HRMS system. This includes maintaining employee records, managing time and attendance, and managing benefits information.

Collaborating with other groups of the firm to ensure their people data needs are met

• Developing and managing reporting framework and reporting on HR metrics, such as turnover rates, headcount, compensation, payroll and ad hoc reporting as required
• Developing training and materials as well as communication plans for all users including HR staff and managers on how to use the HRMS system.

Ongoing development of training materials, conducting training sessions, and providing support

• Managing relationships with HRMS vendors and service providers
• Reviewing and managing the release process for HRMS system updates and enhancements. This includes coordinating testing and deployment, communicating changes to stakeholders, and ensuring system availability during the release process
• Researching and staying current with trends, best practices, new technologies and relevant laws to ensure the HRMS system is compliant with all laws and regulations, such as the GDPR, Law 25 (Canada-Privacy and Data Governance) and PIPEDA
• Providing thought leadership, vision, and conceptual ideas around enabling technology and workforce analytics
• Ensuring system compliance with all other firm technologies that rely on the HRMS system
• Overseeing and implementing sound people data security processes in conjunction with internal policies
• Planning and creating comprehensive reporting solutions and data analytics to highlight useful information and support decision making
• Liaising with COE’s and internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide enabling technology and tools utilizing data from various systems for reporting and workforce analytics
• Participating as an subject matter expert in other functional area projects
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to build and maintain the strategic roadmap for people and reporting technology

Location : Downtown Calgary preferred; open to Toronto or Vancouver as well but would need to work in MST

Work model : Hybrid, with 3 days (of your choosing) in office