Our Toronto based client is seeking an experienced Sr. HCM Payroll Functional Analyst to join their organization on a full time permanent basis. This will be a hybrid work setting with the exact number of on-site and remote days to be confirmed.

• Works closely with the business process leads and end users to understand project and enhancement requirements, works with other functional team members, as well as with the development team in design, build, and implementation of functionality to satisfy business requirements.
• Work with the Solution architect to ensure that the specific functionality compliments the overall technical vision for a particular solution.
• Manage application design according to business processes and requirements.
• Create functional specifications and assist with technical specification.
• Work with the Technical / Development team to deliver functional system enhancements.
• Work with internal application security team to ensure that correct application access roles and permissions are created and maintained.
• Create or provide input for the creation of required training materials as needed.
• Act as liaison with internal clients for troubleshooting: investigate, analyze, and solve software problems for production incidents.
• Configure application functionality for any requirement/enhancement.
• Document and execute Unit Testing and System Integration testing.
• Coordinate with the QA Lead and QA Team to ensure appropriate QA testing.
• Collaborate with other internal IT departments to ensure optimal work processes are followed.
• Provide support and expertise after go-live of the initial rollout projects.
• Ensure current-day best-practices are followed for the application and or underlying infrastructure (Servers, Databases, security etc.).
• Comply with Application and IS change management processes and expediate changes as needed for high priority issues.
• Work closely and productively with application support/implementation vendor for day-to-day work or any other work.
• Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits if required.
• Preparing documentation and training materials as needed
• Strong multitasking skills with ability to manage multiple deliverables and projects at the same time.

• 5 to 10 years’ experience with configuration in HCM & Payroll functional area.
• University Degree in Computer Science or related area from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrate a in a high-demanding environment, where managing multiple priorities, resolving issues promptly, and meeting challenging timelines in a fast-paced work setting are essential aspects of the role.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on their feet to address urgent payroll-related issues efficiently.
• Strong decision making, analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Construction industry experience is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft suite products.
• Demonstrated ability to perform business impact assessments and troubleshoot complex integration issues.
• Demonstrated ability to provide timely services to customers to maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Demonstrated experience in gathering business requirements.
• Helping educate end users on alternatives for system configuration and design.
• Supporting clients through decision making and process design.
• Ensuring deliverables are completed within deadlines.
• Ensuring the quality of deliverables meet expectations.
• Acting as a subject matter expert on project.