•Acts as a functional expert and super user to the organization HRMS.•Supports the ongoing implementation & configuration of new and existing modules, through research, design, analysis, planning, testing and go-live; proactively communicating system changes and impacts to HR and other stakeholders.•Interacts with HR, leaders and internal departments or external resources to understand current and future needs, assess system requirements, making recommendations in identifying new & innovative ways to utilize the system to gain efficiencies for various HR functions and processes that support Wawanesa’s business needs & requirements.•Makes recommendations in design and acts as trainer in the delivery of training programs for all employees in the use of the HRMS.•Develops customized reports and statistical analysis of workforce data.•Investigates, analyzes, documents and resolves problems and issues related to the HRMS system.•Recommends business process improvements having an HRMS component and may serve on teams to implement business process changes, acting as the HRMS representative.•Enables and supports efficient processes and the use of HR data that leads to assessing the quality of HR data, monitoring the company’s organizational structure, audits related security access and designs/implements data integrity checks - trains users on the importance of accuracy.•Assists in the development and maintenance of HRMS documentation such as end-user How-To documents•Works with others in regards to internal HR processes that hold system technical support, including interfaces.•Leads implementation of projects and drives

· Develop and generate reports as requested using UltiPro HRIS report tool (COGNOS) and other internal systems.· Fulfill Ad-hoc data queries and reports as need to support HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance requirements· User security administration for HRIS system· Assist and participate in data integration projects between HRIS, company and 3rd party systems· Develops critical working relationships with internal business owners and associated functional work-teams to understand enterprise requirements and contribute to application and process improvements· Participates in testing activities for HRIS projects.· Supports new HRIS projects, conversions, initiatives as required.· Ensures data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing and analyzing data flow for process improvement opportunities.

- Active role in the implementation of a cloud-based Human Resources system (Ultimate Software).- Participating in the business process design, configuration requirements and testing of a new cloud-based integrated system.- Participating in gap analysis; system requirements vs business processes- Creating and analyzing reports, statistical summaries and ad hoc reporting that involving HR & Payroll data.- Provide expertise to support maintenance and development of process improvements and changes to the HRIS systems.- Develop training plans and standard operating procedures for new system users.- Work collaboratively with HR, Payroll, and IT to maximize value of the HRIS and related systems- Work collaboratively with vendors to maximize value of the HRIS systems- Assess client requirements and translate into functional specifications for system implementation

-Compile reports and data related to HR functions, including: compensation, employee performance and workforce development.-Participate in HR projects drawing appropriate conclusions and making recommendations.-Work collaboratively with all HR functions to determine analysis and reporting needs.-Provide technical and analytical support in HR-Identify, recommend, and manage process improvement opportunities throughout HR.-Conduct training needs assessments, researching and recommending training initiatives, planning, implementing, facilitating and evaluating a complement of internal and external learning programs that align with the organization’s business objectives and employee needs.

•Build and ran ad-hoc reports from HRWARE, ADP, and Kronos.•Acted as system administrator and maintained data integrity for HRIS and Kronos•Create and maintained HR metric reporting for management•Compiled employee data and participated in salary surveys•Supported annual employee compensation processes•Prepared annual reports and maintained Employee Equity Program on WEIMS•Supported various areas in human resources (i.e. benefits, training, payroll)•Assisted in analyzing software customization specifications from software vendors•Met with 3rd party vendors in discussing possible upgrade requirements on current business needs•Tested software upgrades and modifications for bugs and functionality•Documented HRIS processes•Implemented and deployed Kronos Workforce Timekeeper software for various facilities of the company•Trained sites to use implemented software•Maintained TR analysis

•Maintaining HR/Payroll system to ensure accuracy, consistency and legislative compliance.•Acting as a liaison between functional users and 3rd party vendor in defining and documenting system needs/requirements.•Reviewing requests, assessing needs and implementing solutions and managing end-user requirements to support a diverse (geography, interests, experience) user group.•Assist in the preparation and maintenance of process flows and related documentation.•Recommended improvements to current process and practices.•Generated and created ad hoc reports in support of the Payroll/HR/Finance operation teams.•Managed implementation and testing of tax updates.•Performed maintenance of security administration and internal SharePoint site of Payroll/HRIS users.•Assisted with technical aspects of year-end payroll processing.•Involved in the conversion of Alliance Atlantis into the Canwest payroll system, assessed needs and requirements of payroll set up and code analysis.•Involved in the implementation of the Web ROE function in the payroll system by working with HRDC support.•Worked with 3rd party system provider to test system upgrades and tax changes.•Involved in the Year End processing of T4s and year end balancing by ensuring system consistency and legislative compliance.•Coordinating mass system changes with the IT department and translating business solutions into workable IT procedures.•Conducted training for Payroll Coordinators for the Web ROE function in the system.