Hris Specialist

Location: Remote hybrid. Preference given to candidates located near an ATS Traffic location.

Wage: $80,000 - $90,000 depending on experience.

ATS Traffic is a family-owned business that has been getting people home safely since 1966. We provide traffic control, on-street services and signage products and services across Canada, currently operating out of offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Langley, Kamloops, Brandon, Winnipeg and Mississauga.

As the successful candidate you will demonstrate the ATS Traffic Core Values at work every day:

• Do What's Right
• Our People Matter
• Trust Through Teamwork
• Striving for Excellence

An HRIS Specialist is an expert in human resources management systems. They collect data and analyze it to improve HR strategies and processes and suggest ways to increase the functional productivity and workflow of the HR department. An HRIS Specialist automates, integrates, and configures core HR processes. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will play a key leadership role in defining how HRIS can be optimized to provide an amazing employee experience that supports ATS Traffic to become a high impact organization.

• Leading the continuous evaluation and evolution of HR Systems that include payroll systems, etc.
• Helping to define and drive the overall HRIS roadmap.
• Coordinating with Information Technology and the user community to identify areas of improvement, recommend changes, and implement functional solutions for existing systems.
• Managing requests for process improvements, system enhancements, and the development and/or purchase of new software applications.
• Synthesizing and documenting requirements for process improvement, enhancements, new software, and strategic initiatives.
• Acting as HR Lead for in-progress HRIS system implementation, including continued testing and configuration, security administration, report writing, system optimization post go-live, and coordination and management of cross-functional dependencies between HR, Benefits, IT, Budget and Payroll.
• Supporting all HRIS systems (needs analysis, research, design, testing, quality control, deployment, training, and administration) and human resources end users in the use of HRIS applications and desktop tools (recruitment, personnel performance evaluation, and document management systems and software).
• Effectively working with the team to prioritize work and establish a strong partnership with IT to ensure clear governance in how value is delivered to the end users with the goal of providing an amazing employee experience.
• Working with the HR Manager to translate business needs into projects, including prioritization, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Thinking about quality of business processes as well as data quality and integrity by ensuring a regular audit cadence in coordination with the HR team.
• Actively identifying and resolving issues or opportunities for enhanced user experience and other HRIS integrations.
• Collaborating with the HR Operations team to provide support for HR technology matters.
• Translating functional requirements into work breakdown structures and technical specifications via information gathering, workshops, sessions and interviews.
• Maintaining and administering ad hoc report writing tools for end users; training and assisting users of those ad hoc report writing tools.
• Communicating with project teams, clients, and vendors.

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field or equivalent, combined experience.
• 3+ years full cycle payroll processing experience. Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing.
• 3+ years of experience in HRIS or HR technology role.
• Experience managing HRIS changes/implementations to support M&A.
• PCP Certification preferred.
• Strongly prefer candidates with previous UKG experience, specifically Pro and Ready.
• Experience with other HRIS/HCM systems is an asset.
• Experience working with the Canada and US payroll experience, preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and data.
• Out-of-the-box thinker and a hands-on expert continuously seeking ways to improve and optimize use of HRIS platforms; experience with UKG implementations preferred.
• Able to effectively partner with IT and non-technical customers to understand user needs and translate needs into technical process and configuration requirements.
• Thorough understanding of and experience with the system development life cycle.
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
• Skilled in demonstrating innovation and creativity by continually improving internal processes.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Able to work in a dynamic organization by balancing multiple priorities.
• Able to work both independently and with cross-functional teams using good judgment.

Hybrid work opportunity available in a fast-paced work environment

We have always been a family-owned business. When you join ATS, you aren't just a number: people remember your name and treat you like one of the family! Other perks include:

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Competitive Wages
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Health Spending Account after one year of employment

Do you have a good attitude? Do you do whatever it takes to get the job done? If this sounds like you, we think you'd be a great fit at ATS Traffic – apply today!