HR Technology Lead and Data Analyst

Posted:  Monday, June, 10, 2024

Job Number: PN-24-18

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-Union

Position Closing Date: Monday, June, 24, 2024

Choose Barrie

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The Opportunity

Human Resources is a strategic partner, an employee advocate, and a change agent. Managing the employee experience is crucial for businesses – from onboarding employees, to finding the best fits for both culture and efficiency, to managing interpersonal relationships, and much more. The Human Resources Department delivers  various services to its stakeholders including: Accessibility, Recruitment, Payroll, Workforce Planning, Diversity, Learning and Development, Job Evaluation and Descriptions, Performance Management, Labour Relations, Wellness, Health and Safety, Compensation and Benefits and HRIS Systems Management.  

Under the general guidance and direction of the Manager of Total Rewards and HR Technology, the HR Technology Lead and Data Analyst will play a key role in design, implementation and sustainment of SAP SuccessFactors modules as well as integration and/or implementation of existing and future HR technology enhancements/technology platforms. This role will be involved in digital transformation initiatives and continuous process improvement which supports our Human Resources Strategy and key priorities.

The HR Technology Lead and Data Analyst serves as a strong consultative and collaborative partner to the HR leaders and Business leaders to champion adoption, continuously improve service delivery, system usability and functionality and enhanced reporting in alignment with HR strategy and initiatives while ensuring consistent security, data analysis, data integrity, system functionality and reporting. Overall, this position plays an integral role in supporting, maintaining, and improving Human Resource technology platforms and processes to enable and enhance the ability for City of Barrie employees to access, navigate and share information.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications) 

• Four (4) year University Degree in Business, Information Technology, Human Resources and/or a related discipline

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at

• Position Equivalency Code: F
  

Experience 

• Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience in a SuccessFactors support role that includes support for Performance and Goals, Employee Central, Recruitment and Onboarding, and Learning Management modules

   

• Demonstrated experience with at least one SAP SuccessFactors implementation

Knowledge/Skill/Ability  

• General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Employment Standards Act; Labour Relations Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Heath and Safety Act; OMERS Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act; Pay Equity Act; AODA and other employment-related legislation
• Thorough knowledge of the following principles and standards: SAP SuccessFactors concepts and implementation practices, business rules, workflows, role-based permissions, SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), Boomi or other middleware used for integrating SuccessFactors with other systems such as SAP ERP, third party applications and external data sources,
• Demonstrated Ability to:
  • interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service environment
  • develop, promote and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • identify complex problems, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions utilizing reason, judgment and prescribed resources
  • identify how system and process changes will affect operations and functionality
  • identify maintenance requirements of , systems and/or processes
  • identify measures/indicators of system performance and the actions required in improve or correct performance
  • interpret and analyze data, identify challenges or opportunities, and make recommendations
  • lead and inspire innovation and the adoption of best practices
  • perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
  • set priorities, meet deadlines and manage work demands
  • Configure and customize SuccessFactors to meet specific business requirements
  • Provide user training and support mechanisms for software applications, including SuccessFactors
• Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Interpersonal; Organizational; Presentation; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Report-writing; Time Management; Training; Written Communication
• Advanced skills include: Consultation; Problem Solving; Process Mapping; Troubleshooting
• Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and Word), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Acrobat, financial systems/software, SAP and the Internet
• Advanced computer literacy using the following systems and software: SuccessFactors
• Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check *

*Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the  . Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.

Other Important Information

Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, ON

*Please note that the City has a in place that may allow for a hybrid work arrangement for employees who meet eligibility requirements. 

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week; however, some non-standard hours may apply.

Wage: This a permanent full-time non-union position with the following pay level and 2024 pay range:

• Pay Level: Level 12
• Yearly Salary: $85,645.83 to $114,764.56
• Hourly Pay Rate: $47.06 to $63.06 

Benefits: This position includes a comprehensive non-union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships and much more.

How to Apply: Click the ‘ Apply Now ’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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