Manager, HR & Payroll Solutions Full-time Job

The Manager Human Resources and Payroll Solutions will be responsible for leading the direction and maintenance of standard global processes in the Human Resources and Payroll areas.  It is critical that the incumbent have an understanding of best practices in the assigned business area. The incumbent must have a bias towards continuous improvement, an ability to understand process, and possess strong leadership and influencing skills. Most critical is the ability to develop a clear and communicable vision of how this critical area should operate in a new more effective and efficient world.

 

How You’ll Help

• The ability to forecast and prioritize activities which contribute to the strategic objectives of the organization
• Coach, manage and develop a team of Product Owners within the Human Resources & Payroll Solutions area.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and support in a hands on way when required
• Demonstrated ability to foster a mindset of continuous improvement
• The ability to lead and champion innovative approaches which result in improvements to business operations without compromising quality
• Ensure efforts are coordinated with other areas of the IT group through governance to mitigate cross functional impacts and achieve corporate priorities
• Collate business requirements to identify and document the design for approved priorities
• Foster and support coordination of efforts with other areas of the IT group through governance to mitigate cross functional impacts and achieve corporate priorities
• Provide strategic direction on requested/required changes to impacted stakeholders as they design and document impacts to data models, business processes and reporting. This can include: 
  • Parameters/characteristics for related master data.
  • Integration with other surround systems
  • KPI and reporting required to support newly designed processes
• Create and manage a governed list of roadmap deliverables which align to key business priorities
• Develop and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in the business area to ensure solutions are aligned to priorities, opportunities and strategy 
• Provide inputs and advice for solutions to key business issues
• Assess current technology to ensure full potential is leveraged
• Support approval process of projects or initiatives
• Assess resource requirements for projects or initiatives 
• Support evaluation of current state processes and technology to ensure best practice processes and technology are fully leveraged in the Human Resources & Payroll Solutions area
• Support cross functional impact assessment of initiatives and projects
• Track benefits from delivered objectives with summary presentation to stakeholders
• Support Change Management efforts with all stakeholders

 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or working towards PCP or Canadian Human Resources Professional (CPHR) Designation is required 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Human Resources function, various roles within transportation would be beneficial
• 3-5 years within the relevant area with 2-5 years in a leadership role
• Previous experience with Continuous Improvement initiatives will be considered an asset
• Minimum of post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business (general stream), or a combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence across the organization
• Understand and articulate the company's, strategy in the relevant area
• Experience with Oracle HCM would be considered an asset
• Previous experience in project execution will be considered is required
• Ability to develop, communicate and support a vision that is clear and inspiring
• Aptitude towards translating visions and strategy into actionable short, medium and long term plans
• Drives change as the key to the success of the company’s future and growth and understands how to engage the organization to ensure commitment to change
• Has a bias towards openness and transparency of information. Effectively shares ideas, opinions and thoughts and most importantly solicits and builds on the ideas of others
• Utilizes influencing skills to build internal and external relationships
• A proven ability to use rational thinking and sound judgment to analyze and resolve issues
• A proven ability to communicate across stakeholder groups

 

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.
We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.