Hris Specialist, Time & Attendance (Kronos)

HRIS Specialist, Time & Attendance (Kronos), Montreal, Quebec

Interfor is searching for a highly skilled HRIS Specialist, Time & Attendance (Kronos) who will lead the implementation of Kronos Workforce Dimensions. With a focus on bilingual support, you will analyze business requirements, configure the system, and manage the implementation project across multiple locations, provinces, and collective bargaining agreements. Your role will encompass data accuracy, system compliance, and delivering an exceptional user experience.

We are seeking a dedicated team member who will not only support the initial 12-24 months of integration work but also play a key role in supporting future merger and acquisition activities. This position is not a consulting opportunity but a chance to become a long-term member of our team. If you are seeking a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, support Kronos, and contribute to the future success of our organization, we invite you to join us.

**This role is open to all our operating locations and is not restricted to our Corporate Offices. If you are not going to be based at our Corporate Offices you need to be within driving range of one of our mills. Additionally, travel throughout New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario, aligned to project milestones will be required.**

What You’ll Do

Implementation: Kronos Workforce Dimensions:

• Lead the end-to-end bilingual implementation of Kronos Workforce Dimensions, including configuration, testing, and deployment of all modules (Time Keeping, Time Scheduling, Clocks).
• Ensure accurate data transfer ("interfaces") between various HR systems and proactively troubleshoot interface errors.
• Execute Time & Attendance standard reports and complex tables to generate valuable insights.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure the system is configured accordingly.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance tests on system configuration before production implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and union representatives to understand and address union-specific requirements, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements.

Discover: HR Functional/Business Analysis:

• Drive research on processes and new technologies, provide fact-based recommendations on implementations and produce reports to present data to key internal customers.
• Understand and influence the business to build sustainable, value-add processes to streamline, minimize customization, leverage existing functionality, and improve the end-user experience of our HR Systems.
• Embrace a “business-first” attitude by proactively seeking to understand our operations, anticipate their needs, and provide solutions.
• Clearly define organizational needs and systems goals and develop long-term strategies that focus on supporting business objectives through systems best practices.

Build: System Solutions & Improvements:

• Build data integrations between HR Systems, ensuring data accurately and timely passes between systems; and troubleshoot and prioritize the resolution of data errors quickly and tactfully.
• Perform regular audits of the HR data to ensure data integrity and promote continuous improvement in data quality across the organization.
• Assist in policy and procedures administration, including tracking updates and producing various HR reports; and create and maintain documentation on current and desired-state HR system processes, including data, systems, technology infrastructure, and business processes.
• Maintain full working knowledge of all HR Systems to ensure systems meet organizational needs in terms of system processes, workflows, and security; and support the maintenance, troubleshooting and design of HRIS modules and functions.
• Oversee data collection and consolidation for various initiatives related to employee data, employee development programs, recruitment, and HRIS.

Support: Human Resources Functions & Employees:

• Partner with third-party vendors and other key stakeholders to ensure that the system is configured to meet current business needs build influential relationships and build and leverage professional networks.
• Create, maintain, and deliver system administrators and employee/manager user training materials (how-to guides) and training sessions, leveraging our LMS, SharePoint, and Digital Adoption Platform (DAP).
• Deliver routine daily/weekly/monthly reporting and respond to basic to intermediate ad hoc data requests and prepare reports, graphs, charts, and statistics in support of human resources operations.
• Support a triage, service desk module for support inquiries, supporting advanced troubleshooting and escalation needs from HRIS Coordinators.
• Provide support to other areas of the Total Rewards Team as required.

What You Offer

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Experience with software project implementation life cycle.
• Experience with our other primary HR technology, including Cornerstone OnDemand (or similar Talent Suite), ADP Workforce Now, UKG (UltiPro & Kronos), Digital Adoption Platforms, SharePoint and Tableau considered an asset.
• Fluent/bilingual in English and French considered an asset as this role will be supporting operations and users across Canada and potentially into the United States.
• The ability to interact and respond to multiple stakeholders and prioritize conflicting requests, while meeting tight deadlines and managing expectations.
• Self-starter with the ability to take the lead and responsibility to resolve complex issues and problems; and can work with little supervision.
• Strong business acumen to provide credible, professional, and value-added services to management and employees.
• Knowledge of object-oriented analysis, design, and implementation methodologies.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing Time & Attendance solutions systems (UKG, Oracle, ADP, Dayforce, Workday, PayChex, etc.)
• Relevant post-secondary degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience coping effectively with change and managing priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, work effectively and build trust with Operations and within the HR department.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with either Dimensions or Kronos Workforce Central.
• Takes pride in their attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and a strong level of personal accountability.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in systems configuration, development, and support.
• Knowledgeable of HR generalist concepts, policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating sound judgement and discretion and the ability to explain complex, technical details, in a professional and easy-to-understand way.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Results-oriented with the ability to take initiative to analyze situations and problems to find viable, timely solutions.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including:

• RRSP Matching Plan
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Extended Health & Dental
• Paid Vacation
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers .

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.