Job Specifications
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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are looking for top talent to join our team! We have a 12-month contract position for a Project Business Systems Analyst.
The Business Systems Analyst will play a vital role in the successful implementation of Dayforce. This specialist will bring a unique combination of technical expertise and subject matter knowledge in Total Rewards (Pensions/Benefits/Compensation) to support the deployment of the new technology. Collaborating with the project implementation teams, they will ensure the system's seamless integration, gather business and system requirements, and promote the adoption of best practices in solution delivery and design.
Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing
Project Support: Work closely with the Manager, Total Rewards Systems and the Implementation Lead to facilitate the smooth implementation of Dayforce. Provide expert guidance on system capabilities, configurations, data infrastructure and integrations with existing systems. Understand industry best practices and apply this knowledge to optimize systems functionality
Business & System requirements: Collaborate with Total Rewards SMEs to gather and document comprehensive business and system requirements. Translate these requirements into actionable plans and solutions
Technical expertise: Provide technical expertise to ensure Dayforce meets the organization's needs. Troubleshoot technical issues, conduct system testing, and work with the implementation team to ensure optimal system functionality
Integrations: Work closely with IT project teams to manage effective integrations with third-party vendors as well as other internal systems. Ensure seamless data flow between Dayforce and other external/internal systems, maintaining data accuracy and system reliability
Vendor Collaboration: Collaborate with Project SME’s and third-party vendors to understand their APIs, data structures, and integration requirements. Collaborate with Total Rewards Directors to support the management of vendor agreements, ensuring that integrations are executed effectively
Data Mapping and Transformation: Create data maps and transformation processes to ensure data consistency and integrity when transferring information between the Dayforce and external systems. This includes data validation, cleansing, and enrichment as needed
System Testing: Collaborate with Total Rewards testing Lead and SMEs to develop test scripts, plans, scenarios and cases to ensure system functions correctly. Participate in system testing and provide feedback for necessary adjustments
Issue Resolution: Act a primary point of contact for technical issues, integrations, and testing during each phase of the project. Troubleshoot problems, provide solutions and escalate complete issues when necessary
Change Management & Transition Planning: Partner with Project Leads to create transition plans for current and future workflows and integrations. Assist in developing change management activities before, during and after cutover
Experience and knowledge of Dayforce implementation is strongly preferred
What You Have To Offer
Undergraduate degree in related discipline
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with HRIS implementation, configuration, and integrations
Strong technical skills with HRIS software, data management, and integration. Experience and knowledge of Dayforce software implementation is strongly preferred
Proven track record in gathering business and system requirements and translating them into effective solutions
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders
Strong project management and organizational skills
Subject matter expertise in Total Rewards, HR processes and best practices
Familiarity with relevant Total Rewards compliance and regulations
Certification in HRIS or relevant technical certifications is a plus
Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing integrations between HRIS and third-party systems
Strong understanding of APIs, data formats, and data transformation processes
Familiarity with integration tools and platforms
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve integration-related issues
Knowledge of security and compliance considerations in data integration
Change management and training experience is a plus
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
Who We Are
We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
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About the Company
As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve -- from our full service format to the convenience f...
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