HRIS Specialist (12-month contract)

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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:

HRIS Specialist (Workday - 1 Year Contract)

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented HRIS Specialist with expertise in Workday to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in enhancing our HR tech ecosystem, focusing primarily on Workday. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the integrity and accuracy of global HR data, providing day-to-day support, and maintaining the worker lifecycle.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Absence Management: Administer and configure time-off and leave plans.
• Analytics and Reporting: Develop and generate insightful reports to support audits, compliance, and HR decision-making.
• Business Processes: Continuously analyze HR processes to identify opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Data Management: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR data, including data entry, audits, and reporting in Workday and SharePoint.
• Payroll: Collaborate closely with Finance colleagues to ensure accurate processing of Canada bi-weekly and USA semi-monthly payrolls in Workday.
• Training: Provide end-user training and support on Workday and maintain system documentation.
• Workday Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on Workday, providing configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and Maintenance: Oversee the worker lifecycle in Workday, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Optimization: Gather business requirements, design, test, and implement business solutions to optimize processes for Workday HCM modules.
• Expert Guidance: Serve as a Workday expert for all HR transactions and processes, advising the HR team, managers, and workers on system use and best practices.
• Collaboration: Act as a liaison among HR, Finance, and Technology teams for operations and HR systems.

Required Skills:

• Education: College diploma plus HR and/or payroll-related certification; CHRP certification preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of related HRIS experience, with a strong focus on Workday configuration and administration.
• Technical Proficiency: Thorough understanding of at least three Workday HCM modules: HCM, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Reporting, Talent Acquisition, or Talent Optimization.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and system requirements.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Confidentiality: High level of confidentiality and diplomacy required.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to plan, organize, and schedule multiple tasks with competing deadlines effectively.

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at talentacquisition@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process.