HR Systems Specialist (1 Year Contract)

The Opportunity:

The HR Systems specialist role is a key position within the HR Enablement team in Canada, reporting to the Senior HR Systems Specialist.  This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day HR operations, ensuring accurate data management, system functionality, Reporting, Compliance, and Time-Off Management.  The HR Systems Specialist will work closely with various business stakeholders across the firm, including Recruitment, Talent Consultants, Payroll, Total Rewards, Partnership Operations and IT.  Additionally, the role involves liaising with EY’s third-party Talent Managed Service provider (IBM).  Responsibilities vary in scope and requires an individual with HR technology knowledge, experiences and skills.  This role is open to any of our office locations in Canada.

Your key responsibilities:

HR Data Management:

• Participates in managing HR data within SuccessFactors, specifically Onboarding, Employee Central and Time-Off modules.
• Assists with maintaining interdependencies between SuccessFactors and other global and local EY systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Financial System, Payroll and Benefit vendors).
• Assists in managing foundational data creation and changes to picklist values or data elements
• Audits and analyzes data to ensure data integrity and works with employee or Managed Services (IBM) on data resolution.
• Supports large data change activities such as mass uploads, mass salary changes, promotions, and large intakes of hires).

Project Implementation

• Assists with  project implementation through configuration, testing, and creating written instructional material such as Quick Reference Guides and Work Instructions.
• Supports the Canada Talent Team on various projects and key initiatives throughout the year (e.g., Acquisitions, Extended Vacation Program, CFE (Common Final Exam) leave program, Accomplishments data collection.)

Day- to-Date Talent Operations

• Supports day-to-day Talent operations including EY Canada’s vacation tool, Provisioning Notification System, and Pre-hire Compliance site. Supports enhancements of existing HR systems by participating in system testing.
• Acts as level 2 support in ServiceNow for ongoing maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting of SuccessFactors, and other global and local HR systems.
• Maintains content in knowledge databases that provides Talent information for local audiences (e.g., SharePoint, EY policy repository) .
• Assists in completing analysis to assess impact of new enhancements/initiatives (ex. ServiceNow release, Financial system upgrades, SuccessFactors release)
• May be called upon to produce people-related reports.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Solid knowledge of HR  policies, practices, and operations.
• Ability to remain efficient and extremely organized while handling a high volume of work.
• Ability to prioritize andexecute multiple tasks and work under time/deadline constraints.
• Superior attention to detail and a strong commitment to data integrity.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to seek our answers to questions and solve problems independently.
• Ability to learn new applications and techniques quickly and effectively.
• High level of customer service and relationship management skills including listening and responding effectively.  
• Ability to deal with stakeholders across the organization and withthird-party talent managed services provider.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years experience in HR systems administration and operations
• Experience with SuccessFactors would be an asset

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $ 60,000 to $ 90,000
• London/Waterloo/Ottawa: $ 60,000 to $ 90,000
• Vancouver: $ 60,000 to $ 90,000
• Victoria: $ 60,000 to $ 90,000

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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