At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the role:

Saputo Inc. is seeking a HRIS Senior Advisor - Workday, for an existing opportunity within our organization. The Workday Advisor will participate in supporting the implementation and configuration of HR Systems that reinforce the company’s strategic direction.  They will provide support and ongoing knowledge transfer to different HR teams to promote optimal system use and be a key team member of the global HR function.

This position will partner with HR and support Recruitment, HCM, Reporting, and Security, as well partner with IT and Operations teams to innovate through automation, continuous improvement and systems enhancements.  They will have deep expertise in the following Workday areas, HCM, Reporting and Security.

Possibility to work remotely once per week.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Have strong analytical skills, and the ability to optimizing HR processes through technology and participate in the design and implementation of our global HR Processes.

• Serve as a Subject Matter expert for existing HCM, Recruitment, Reporting, data loads (EIBs) and Security applications and all related business processes.

• Partner with HR, Operations and IT Teams to ensure alignment, delivery, maintenance & evolution of HR systems.

• Be comfortable and confident with gathering business requirements and problem-solving with business stakeholders. Be the primary point of contact for data gathering, testing and internal systems teams. 

• Help our team ensure data accuracy and seamless ongoing enhancements of new Workday features and functionality of Reporting, Security and HCM.

• Provide on-going support to end users for all management levels (multi-country, multi-divisions, facilities, locations and employees (management self-service and employee self-service). Resolve issues and participate in the implementation of a corrective action plan in collaboration with the required stakeholders.

• Document recommendations on best practices for standardization and efficiencies in processing with a mindset of continuous improvement, as well as test scripts and participate in test cycles.

• Document business processes and procedures and publish online help documentation on SharePoint.

• Provide HR Metrics/KPI’s dashboards and consistent HR business measures to senior leadership team.

• Conduct data integrity checks, audits and reporting.

• Contribute to change management activities by communicating and educating our key user network and impacted population on systems/business process changes.

• Keep up with the latest Workday improvements using Workday Community.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field.

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on Workday configuration and support. Knowledge of Workday HCM, Recruitment, Reporting and Security.

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or HR systems related positions. Knowledge of HR principles, practices, and processes drawn from closely working with HR business partners.

• Great track record in accomplishing business analysis, recommendation with capability to quantify and demonstrate business process efficiencies.

• Skillful in managing changes effectively and identify business processes and systems impacts.

• Support change management efforts, including training, documentation, and stakeholder communication.  Understanding of lean/agile management principles (an asset).

• Ability to communicate technical or business information to various audiences (non-technical, executives, leadership team etc...) in layman’s terms.

• Advanced user skills with the Microsoft suite, especially Excel.

• Strong analytical, multitasking and interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in French, English and ideally Spanish.  The incumbent will be called upon to communicate and collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders, by email and video calls in French and English.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

• Group retirement plan with employer contribution

• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families

• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

• Paid Parental Leave program

• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off

• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

• Training and development programs

• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs

• Organized activities for employees and their families  

• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Salary: $80,130 - $105,170

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.

Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.

Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.    

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