We are looking for an experienced HRIS Specialist to join our HR team. This role is a critical bridge between HR and IT, ensuring our systems effectively support efficient, accurate, and scalable HR operations. Reporting to the Vice President – HR, this role owns HR process documentation, translates HR requirements into end-to-end system solutions, coordinates testing for upgrades and changes, manages defects and impacts, and builds HR capability through training and support.As the HRIS Specialist, you will act as the business analyst and systems expert for HR—translating business needs into system solutions, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle.What You’ll DoBusiness Analysis & Solution DesignPartner with HR leaders to understand business needs and translate them into system solutions.Develop business requirements, process maps, use cases, and functional specifications.Collaborate with IT and vendors to design scalable, end-to-end HR solutions.HR Process OwnershipOwn and maintain documentation for core HR processes and workflows.Identify and action opportunities to standardize, simplify, and automate processes.Ensure documentation reflects current system design and practices.System Management & OptimizationSupport and enhance Oracle HCM modules.Monitor system performance, issues, and recommend and action process and configuration improvements to improve efficiency, compliance, usability, and data quality.Ensure data integrity and consistent HR system functionality.Testing & Change ManagementDevelop and action test strategies, scripts, scenarios, and UAT plans for upgrades, releases, and enhancements.Lead or coordinate regression testing and user acceptance testing for Oracle HCM changes.Track defects and partner with IT/vendors to actively resolve issuesAssess the impact of patches, upgrades,



and releases on HR processes, controls, data, and user experience.Training & EnablementDevelop user guides, job aids, and training materialsTrain HR users on system functionality and best practicesDrive adoption of new processes and system enhancementsStakeholder CollaborationBuild strong working relationships with HR leaders, subject matter experts, IT, and vendors.Translating technical concepts into user-friendly languageEnsure change impacts are identified, communicated, and managed appropriately.What You BringQualificationsPost-secondary education in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field10+ years of experience in HRIS, HR operations, or business analysisHands‑on experience with Oracle HCM (preferred), must have HRIS experience in a cloud environment.Experience documenting business processes, gathering requirements, and supporting system implementations and enhancements.Experience with testing methodology & training users with strong understanding of core HR processes across the employee lifecycle.Key SkillsStrong business analysis and requirements gatheringProcess mapping and documentation expertiseKnowledge of end-to-end HR processesTesting (UAT, regression) and defect management experienceExcellent problem-solving and root‑cause analysis skillsStrong communication and stakeholder managementAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environmentHigh degree of accuracy, judgment, and customer service orientation.Success in This Role Looks LikeWell‑documented, standardized HR processesSmooth system upgrades with minimal disruptionReduced defects and faster issue resolutionStrong adoption and confidence in Oracle HCM across HREffective partnership between HR and ITWhy Join UsOpportunity to own and shape HR systems and processesHigh‑impact role partnering with HR, IT, and leadershipCollaborative and growth‑focused setting#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Hris Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 Calgary Co-op
📍 Calgary