Senior Consultant - HR & Payroll

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced HR/Payroll system implementer to support our growing HCM function. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and our solution partners to define HR requirements in their businesses and ensure that OnActuate solutions are implemented effectively.

Our ideal candidate has 5-8 years' experience in Dayforce HR and payroll implementation. Knowledge or experience in project management would be an asset. This is an opportunity to work collaboratively with clients to bring the value of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to their organizations and be at the forefront of Human Resource Capital Management (HCM).

This is a client-facing role that will require occasional travel to client sites as well as in support of business development activities and at industry events.

Essential to this role is the ability to work in partnership with our partners, clients, and technical team, to plan and execute successful HCM solution implementations. If you have excellent communication and coordination skills, and enjoy collaborating with a team, then we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities Include

• HCM and Payroll implementation work which will include partner led and/or staffed projects
• Working directly with our customers to understand their needs and create collaborative solutions
• Work with our internal teams to enhance current delivery procedures
• Work with our internal sales, technical, and delivery teams to deliver on client implementation goals
• Assist marketing with interviewing customers and work with internal stakeholders to bring together multiple perspectives to record customer success stories
• Prefer working in a collaborative, cross-team capacity. This role requires you to work across functions and departments to bring the project to a successful live status
• Technical and functional requirements gathering
• Provide ongoing client support and training
• Potentially act as a project manager on select projects to ensure timelines and project goals are achieved
• Show alignment with OnActuate's core values
• Some travel may be required

Experience and Qualifications

• Ceridian/Dayforce experience is preferred, although experience with other HCM and payroll platforms are an asset
• Bachelor’s degree, certificate, and/or 10 years of applicable experience are preferred (HR, payroll, or general business)
• In depth knowledge of HR and Payroll functions in the public sector
• Experience with one or more of the following applications are an asset: SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Kronos, Workbrain/Infor, RedPrairie/JDA, Ultimate, Oracle HR/Payroll, Workday
• Experience with software in a SaaS / Cloud computing environment including experience with HCM/HRIS Systems
• Project management experience is beneficial, but not a requirement
• Ability to engage with multiple projects & customers at the same time and manage priorities
• Excellent organization, communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to lead and facilitate customer workshops and sessions
• Comfortable with multitasking in a deadline-driven environment

Who We Are

OnActuate is focused on delivering technical solutions that solve business challenges. Its team of digital transformation specialists and system integrators operate primarily with Ceridian and Microsoft solutions.

OnActuate's clients range from medium size businesses entering into ERP, CRM, and HCM solutions to large Fortune 500 conglomerates operating across multiple countries and continents, including well-knowns such as McDonald’s, Volvo, and Washington State public utility.

With offices in locations from India, Canada, and the USA, OnActuate’s 100+ technology experts are carefully selected to deliver success to its growing number of clients around the globe.

Our People First values emphasize respect and support for each member of our team. It positions OnActuate to be a certified Great Place to Work™, and allows us to provide our own brand of world-class personalized professional services to our customers.

Why work at OnActuate:

Our people-first policies define who we are as an organization. We offer a flexible and remote work environment, employer-paid benefits, and competitive time-off and pay. We actively encourage professional development and career growth in each team member. If you like challenging and varied work in a supportive team environment, then we invite you to apply.

We are a global company, headquartered in Vancouver, BC, where we are proud to be 3x certified by Great Place to Work (TM) Canada.

We are an equal opportunity employer that embraces difference and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Additional Information

We welcome applicants legally able to work in Canada (Citizenship or PR required) or the US.