Business Systems Specialist UKG HRIS

Role Summary
The Business Systems Specialist - UKG HRIS is responsible for the technical administration configuration integration and reporting of Modern Niagaras HR and workforce management platforms. This role supports enterprise systems such as UKG Pro UKG Time & Attendance (UTA) UKG Workforce Management/Dimensions and embedded Cognos reporting tools to ensure system stability data integrity and accurate analytics.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
This role plays a critical part in supporting operational efficiency compliance and strategic decision-making across the organization. By ensuring the accuracy and reliability of HR and workforce data the HRIS Technical Specialist enables teams across People & Culture Payroll Operations Finance and IT to deliver a strong employee experience and make informed business decisions.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Maintain and optimize HRIS and workforce management platforms to support organizational operations
• Ensure data accuracy governance and system integrity across HR and timekeeping systems
• Deliver reliable reporting and analytics to drive business insights and decision-making
• Support cross-functional teams through system configuration integrations and technical expertise

Duties and Responsibilities:

Platform Administration and Configuration

• Administer and configure UKG Pro HCM including workflows security roles business rules and organizational structures
• Maintain UKG Time & Attendance and Workforce Management modules including scheduling accruals attendance and activities
• Configure pay rules work rules and labour level structures
• Support system upgrades patches and enhancements including regression testing
• Implement and maintain data governance controls and validation logic

Integrations and Data Management

• Design and maintain integrations between UKG and systems such as payroll ERP and identity management
• Manage interface jobs file transfers (SFTP) and data workflows
• Troubleshoot integration issues and resolve data discrepancies
• Perform data mapping cleansing and reconciliation using tools such as SQL and Excel
• Collaborate with analytics teams to support enterprise data reporting and integration

Cognos Reporting and Analytics

• Develop and maintain Cognos reports and dashboards within UKG
• Build complex reports using multiple subject areas (employee payroll scheduling etc.)
• Create advanced reporting features such as prompts calculations and drill-through paths
• Optimize report performance and maintain reporting standards and documentation
• Manage report access security and automated distribution
• Provide guidance to users on reporting tools and capabilities

Support Testing and Change Management

• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for HRIS and workforce systems
• Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate issue resolution
• Develop and execute test plans for system changes and integrations
• Document configurations test cases and system processes
• Support change management activities including releases and stakeholder communication

Must Haves:

• 35 years of experience in HRIS systems administration or technical analyst role
• Hands-on experience with UKG Pro and/or UKG Workforce Management (UTA/Dimensions)
• Experience configuring HRIS systems (security workflows business rules)
• Strong SQL skills for data validation and troubleshooting
• Experience developing Cognos reports and dashboards
• Experience with integrations including file-based (CSV/XML/JSON) and SFTP processes
• Strong analytical problem-solving and attention to detail skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and translate business needs into technical solutions

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with APIs web services or integration platforms (e.g. Boomi)
• Familiarity with identity and access management (SSO SAML OIDC)
• Experience in unionized or complex labour environments
• Exposure to enterprise data platforms warehouses or data lakes

This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $85000 - $110000.

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:â

• Performance based bonus opportunities.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contributionâ.
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family.
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness.
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services.â
• A competitive vacation package withâadditionalâvacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.â
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.â
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work.â
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness mobile phones travel home and auto insurance and many others.â
• Here at Modern Niagara because we know our people are the best in the industry we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.ââ

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanical electrical integrated building technology and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas infrastructure and on the communities where we live learn work and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion initiative determination professionalism and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity feels a sense of belonging and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people people with disabilities and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at so we can make appropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicants interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

IC