Senior HR Technology Business Analyst

The Senior HR Technology Business Analyst is responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of all HR Information Systems. The Analyst provides a deep and broad expertise of HRIS Payroll Benefits Pension Administration processing procedures production schedules inputs and outputs to ensure operational and to successfully support and implement design changes/ enhancements. The Analyst leverages the PeopleSoft modules new features and functionality to support business requirements and leads projects relating to continuous improvement initiatives system enhancements and HR operational activities. The Analyst also serves as subject matter expert and first line technical support providing support to HRIS Records Analysts HR Business Partners payroll and other stakeholders.

What Youll be Doing

• Working with IT to identify system impacts and applying enhancements/modifications / upgrades for existing systems;
• Acting as the HRIS technical lead for HRIS system(s) and responsible for functional documentation testing implementation of system changes training of end users; liaising with departments to support interfaces between the HRIS and other systems;
• Acting as the Project Lead for HRIS projects including setting priorities managing deadlines coordinating resources managing crossfunctional teams;
• Responsible for HRIS support troubleshooting documentation (i.e. developing system and user documentation controls and operational procedures) security analytics and reporting (i.e. query SQL or XML code);
• Making recommendations on the strategic and efficient management of HRIS system(s); maintaining application specific security functions and controls (i.e. investigating privacy breaches); serving as a potential witness during security investigations if necessary;
• Initiating enhancements/modifications to systems and processes to increase productivity and working with others to evaluate new technologies;
• Maintaining a complete understanding of the primary HRIS systems and integration with other systems;
• Keeping abreast of current developments in technology collective agreements and best practices;
• Performing other related duties and special projects as needed.

About You

You have a highlycollaborativespirit and interpersonal skillswith the ability to work with others to support establishing and achieving collective goals.

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to antioppression equity and inclusion.

You are aselfdirectednaturalleaderwhich combined with your keencommunication skills empowers you to build positive and collaborative relationships and create and maintain a positive organizational culture.

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.

You are highly organized able to manage multiple projects and anticipate obstacles to develop plans to resolve.

You have an ability to work with/report on large sets of confidential data to identify and correct issues.

You focus on quality and high level of accuracy and are able to think critically about details of a process while maintaining a big picture view.

You have solid technical and analytical skills a the capacity to quickly understand new concepts and analyze system deficiencies.

You are able to validate data identify trends conduct impact assessments and implement process improvements.

You have a keen ability to translate technical information into meaningful information for nontechnical users.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• 4year bachelors degree in Human Resources Payroll (preferably) Computer Science or Information Technology
• 5 years of experience as a senior practitioner (Business Analyst) within an HR or Payroll department including payroll processing experience on an inhouse HRIS system (equivalency to be considered)
• Knowledge of relational database management systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner or CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) will be considered asset
• Proficient in PeopleQuery SQL HR and modules of PeopleSoft (Payroll Workforce Admin Time & Labour Absence Management)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills with ability to manipulate data accurately
• HRIS application process design development testing and implementation experience
• Report writing / production (SQL) experience including handling and manipulating adhoc data requests
• Experience writing functional business specification documentation
• Experience as a lead resource on projects and /or experience facilitating teams
• Skills/experience with HRMS XML SQL Peopletools will be considered asset

Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in peoples strategic plan Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future charts a path towards a new groundbreaking model of higher education that reshapes postsecondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses were making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

To learn more please visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details
Department: Human Resources
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position Onsite at least 3 days/week
Reference #: J
Employee Group: Administrative
Payband: NL
Salary Range: $88228 $110284
Application Deadline: April 25 2025
Application Details: Applications will be reviewed as received through active posting period.

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations Anishinaabe Nation HuronWendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students faculty and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity antiracism and inclusion. As such we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including those who identify as First Nations Mtis and/or Inuit/Inuk Black members of racialized communities persons with disabilities women and/or 2SLGBTQ.

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments if applicable.