Human Resources & HRIS Specialist

Location: Toronto (Hybrid)

Language: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Duration: 1 year contract

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Human Resources professional with a passion for Total Rewards, HR systems, and process improvement? This opportunity offers the chance to play a key role within a public sector organization, supporting critical HR operations while contributing to the implementation of a new Human Capital Management System.

Working closely with HR, Finance, Health & Safety, and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure the accuracy of employee data, reporting, and benefits administration while supporting projects that strengthen HR processes and enhance the employee experience.

What’s In It for You

Join a collaborative team where your expertise will directly support meaningful organizational initiatives. You'll gain exposure to HR technology transformation, work alongside experienced professionals across multiple business areas, and contribute to a workplace that values continuous improvement, accuracy, and collaboration.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll administer employee benefits programs, including pension, life insurance, LTIP, vacation accruals, annual payouts, and employee leave administration.
• You'll support job evaluation and compensation review processes while ensuring consistency with organizational standards.
• You'll assist with the implementation of Oracle Fusion HCMS by documenting HR processes, supporting system testing, validating data, and developing standard operating procedures.
• You'll prepare, analyze, and distribute recurring HR reports, including headcount, organizational charts, master position reporting, and quarterly internal and external reporting requirements.
• You'll respond to audit requests, manage inquiries received through the HR mailbox, and support invoice processing and accounts receivable activities.
• You'll collaborate with HR and Finance to maintain accurate HR data, perform reconciliations, and support ongoing process improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with a strong background in HR operations, reporting, and Total Rewards.
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms such as ADP, with Oracle Fusion implementation experience considered a strong asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, dashboards, Power Query, macros, scenario modelling, and analysis of large datasets.
• Strong understanding of benefits administration, HR data integrity, reporting, compliance, and HR systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and other HR systems and databases.

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are.

Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.