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Specialist, People Operations HRIS (Workday)

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$71,860 monthly

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Job Description - Specialist, People Operations HRIS (Workday)

Be Part of the IMAX Experience.

For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world’s biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.

Our people make everything we do possible. We’re curious, creative, and driven by the belief that great work happens when people are trusted, heard, and supported. At IMAX, you’ll collaborate with purpose in an environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and learning at every stage.

We invest in people and empower them to thrive. Our culture is grounded in trust and shaped by a shared belief that our best work happens together. By championing curiosity and encouraging courageous thinking, we push the limits of imagination and create experiences that redefine what’s possible. Careers here are shaped with intention, achievements are shared, and people always come first.

With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world-class architecture, and cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience.

Come explore IMAX and create what inspires.

Ignite your future with IMAX.

About the Role:

The Specialist, People Operations HRIS is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement of HR systems and processes across IMAX’s global organization. Reporting to the Director, HRIS & Technology, this role focuses on HR Operations and Workday configuration across multiple modules, ensuring systems are efficient, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs. The position plays a key role within the HR technology ecosystem, supporting a complex, global Workday environment and partnering closely across the HR function, including Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards, as well as with Finance and IT to deliver high-impact solutions. 

Our team is constantly pushing the boundaries of HR technology, with exciting initiatives ahead. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with systems, and making a tangible impact on the employee and candidate experience. 

 

 If you’re curious, driven, and excited to grow in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

Workday Configuration & Optimization 

  • Function as a subject matter expert for Workday configuration across key modules, including Recruiting, Compensation, and Core HCM 

  • Support full HR systems lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, configuration, testing (unit, integration, UAT), deployment, and post-Go-Live support 

  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable HR solutions, ensuring alignment with compliance, audit, and business requirements 

  • Support ongoing Workday enhancements, system stability, and bi-annual release activities across a global HR environment 

  • Act as a trusted advisor on Workday capabilities, guiding stakeholders toward best-practice system design and process optimization 

 

HR and TA Operational Support 

  • Manage HR and TA operational and system-related inquiries, overseeing each request from intake through timely assessment, resolution, and implementation of sustainable, long-term solutions. 

  • Support HR and TA operations through Workday workflows, transactions, and process optimization including employee lifecycle activities, document handling and processing. 

  • Collaborate with stakeholders across global teams, ensuring alignment, transparency, and effective change management in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Support seamless and globally consistent HR and Talent Acquisition processes across multiple business units and regions 

  • Support compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity) within the HRIS system 

  • Handle confidential HR data with accuracy, care, and professionalism in alignment with IMAX standards. 

  • Provide training, documentation, and knowledge transfer to stakeholders to drive adoption, capability building, and self-sufficiency in HR and TA processes. 

 

Reporting, Security & Governance 

  • Deliver actionable workforce insights through reporting and analytics, enabling data-driven decision-making across HR and business leadership 

  • Maintain data governance practices that ensure integrity, compliance, and consistency across global HR systems and processes 

  • Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance through strong controls and structured data management practices 

  • Support security configuration and role-based access management within HR systems. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • 3–5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience (Recruiting, HCM and/or Compensation preferred) 

  • Strong understanding of Workday and HR processes across the employee lifecycle 

  • Experience building Workday reports and dashboards; strong Excel and data analysis skills 

  • Familiarity with Workday EIBs and data conversion processes 

  • Demonstrated experience operating in complex, enterprise-scale, global HR environments with cross-functional stakeholders 

  • Proven ability to manage end-to-end system lifecycles while balancing multiple priorities and maintaining high data accuracy standards 

  • Strong capability in translating business needs into scalable system solutions that improve employee and business experience 

  • Highly self-directed and proactive, with a strong ability to work independently and drive initiatives from concept through execution 

 

WHY JOIN IMAX 

  • Build in-demand skills and grow toward Workday Pro Certification 

  • Work with cutting-edge HR tech, including AI and agent-based capabilities 

  • Shape the future of HR technology within a global entertainment leader, where systems directly influence employee experience and business outcomes 

  • Work at the intersection of HR strategy, technology, and transformation in a high-impact, innovation-driven environment 

Position Status:

Existing Vacancy

This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs.​ / Cette offre d’emploi reflète un poste actuellement vacant au sein de l’organisation. Le poste est actif, approuvé et destiné à être pourvu dans le cadre de nos besoins en dotation.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$57,489.00 / 57.489,00$ - $71,860.00 / 71.860,00$ (per year / par an) Final pay within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and the geographic location of the role. Additional non-discretionary compensation may apply where eligible. / La rémunération finale dans cette échelle sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience, des compétences, de l’équité interne et de l’emplacement géographique du poste. Une rémunération non discrétionnaire supplémentaire peut s’appliquer lorsque le poste y est admissible.

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).​ / Conformément aux exigences de transparence salariale de l’Ontario, les candidats seront informés lorsqu’ils ne seront plus pris en considération pour ce poste. Les communications relatives au statut de votre candidature pourront être envoyées par courriel ou par l’intermédiaire de votre profil de candidat en ligne (le cas échéant).

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.​ / Dans le cadre de notre processus de recrutement, nous pouvons utiliser des outils technologiques, y compris des systèmes automatisés, pour appuyer l’examen et l’évaluation des candidatures. Ces outils ne prennent pas de décisions finales en matière d’embauche. Toutes les décisions liées à la présélection, aux entrevues et à la sélection sont prises par nos équipes d’acquisition de talents et d’embauche.

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