HRIS & Analytics Specialist

OVERVIEW As an HRIS & Analytics Specialist, you will be responsible for the configuration, administration, and continuous optimization of the organization’s Human Capital Management (HCM) system, primarily Dayforce. This role ensures the integrity, efficiency, and scalability of HR systems while supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization. Acting as the primary functional liaison between Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and IT, you will oversee system configuration, troubleshoot HRIS-related issues, and support system enhancements and integrations. You will also lead the deployment and ongoing administration of key Dayforce modules, including Engagement and Learning, while producing meaningful analytics, dashboards, and reports to support HR and business leadership. The HRIS & Analytics Specialist will perform all other related tasks requested by their immediate supervisor and works in close collaboration with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams. RESPONSIBILITIES HRIS Management & Optimization – 60 % Act as the functional owner of Dayforce, overseeing configuration, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing optimization across modules. Configure and maintain employee data structures, workflows, business rules, security roles, and access permissions within Dayforce. Serve as the primary liaison between HR and IT, ensuring system efficiency, data integrity, and successful integrations. Provide functional support and troubleshooting for Dayforce-related issues, including employee records, workflows, reporting, and user access. Coordinate system updates, releases, testing (UAT), and configuration changes in alignment with Dayforce release cycles. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance across HR, Payroll, and Finance data sets. Develop and maintain system documentation, job aids, and standard operating procedures. Train HR team members and end-users on Dayforce functionality, best practices, and newly deployed features. Support HR Team with employee data within HRIS systems (Dayforce and SAP), including hires, job changes, leaves, terminations, and rehires. Engagement, Learning & Benchmarking Modules – 25 % Launch, configure, and administer the Dayforce Learning module, including course setup, learning assignments, tracking, and completion reporting. Support managers and HR partners with Learning-related reporting and adoption. Manage HR benchmarking exercises and maintain clean, accurate compensation and job data within Dayforce. (Job Architecture) Perform ongoing system housekeeping to ensure data quality and alignment with organizational structures. HR Analytics, Reporting & Dashboards – 15 % Develop and deliver standard and ad-hoc Dayforce reports, including headcount, turnover, absenteeism and workforce analytics. Build and maintain dashboards to track key HR metrics and KPIs for HR leadership and management teams. Partner with HR and business stakeholders to translate reporting needs into actionable insights. Ensure consistency and reliability of HR data used for internal reporting and decision-making. BEHAVIOURS Highly analytical with strong attention to detail. Proactive, solutions-oriented, and results-driven. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills. High level of confidentiality and professionalism. Ability to translate system data into meaningful business insights. Continuous improvement mindset with a strong systems orientation. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience administering an HCM/HRIS platform (Dayforce strongly preferred). Strong understanding of HR data structures, workflows, and reporting within Dayforce. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; experience with dashboards and analytics tools is an asset. Ability to work effectively with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and external vendors. Perfectly bilingual (ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing). Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The HRIS & Analytics Specialist will manage the configuration, administration, and optimization of the Dayforce HCM system while serving as the primary liaison between HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT. They are responsible for developing HR analytics, dashboards, and reports to support data-driven decision-making and overseeing the deployment of learning and engagement modules.

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Information Systems and have 3 to 5 years of experience in HCM/HRIS administration. Strong proficiency in Dayforce, advanced MS Excel skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and French are required.

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• Dayforce
• HRIS Administration
• Data Analytics
• HCM Systems
• Reporting
• Dashboard Development
• System Configuration
• Troubleshooting
• Data Integrity
• Stakeholder Management
• MS Excel
• Process Improvement
• Learning Management
• Compensation Data
• Workflow Management
• Bilingualism
• Internal Reporting
• Human Capital Management (HCM)
• Ceridian Dayforce
• Professionalism
• Analytical Dashboard
• Solution-Oriented
• People Analytics
• Job Architecture
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Microsoft Excel
• Acceptance Testing
• Benchmarking
• Multilingualism
• Business Administration
• Dashboard
• Management
• Decision Making
• Housekeeping
• Software Documentation
• Communication
• Information Systems
• Confidentiality
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Coordinate Systems
• Data Quality
• Data Structures
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Finance
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Leadership
• Scalability
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• SAP Applications
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

• Human Resources
• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Analytics Specialist
• HRIS Analyst / Specialist
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine