HRIS Applications Administrator Job at Greenfield Global (Mississauga)

Job Description

The HRIS Applications Administrator is responsible for supporting, configuring, and managing HR‑related applications to ensure system reliability, data quality, and strong alignment with business objectives. This role maintains, deploys, and supports Greenfield’s HR and People & Culture application ecosystem, including Dayforce and connected platforms. Greenfield operates in a 24/7 environment, and some responsibilities may require occasional off‑hours work to support system updates, releases, or issue resolution.

Job Responsibility

Administer, configure, and support Dayforce modules, including Core HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Performance, Recruiting, Onboarding, and HR workflows
Act as primary point of contact for system level administration of learning management system
Support additional HR technology platforms such as employee incentive systems, OKR solutions, and e-signature tools
Prioritize and troubleshoot incoming ticket escalations and tasks in accordance with the set SLAs, working closely with IT Service Desk members and coordinating with vendors as required
Oversee user account lifecycle processes, including onboarding flows from Dayforce to Active Directory
Manage and monitor integrations using enterprise integration tools to ensure accurate data flow between HRIS, LMS, AD, Microsoft 365, Finance, and other business systems
Maintain secure authentication and access configurations using Azure Active Directory, SAML SSO, MFA, and least privilege role management
Create, test, and deploy configuration changes and enhancements using controlled DevOps release in the sandbox and production environments
Assist in the development and maintenance of HRIS and LMS reporting, dashboards to support HR, payroll, learning, compliance, and executive needs
Monitor system health, performance, and data quality using available system tools and IT monitoring platforms
Perform regular auditing of user access, role assignments, data integrity, and compliance controls
Assist HR and Data Governance teams with policy enforcement, data stewardship activities, and privacy/security requirements
Stay current with product updates, new features, and industry best practices
Automate and enhance application workflows
Lead and manage projects as it relates to new software deployments, software upgrades, and feature enhancements
Contribute to the overall Objectives & Key results assigned to the Business Applications team
Establish and review system, application, and user security controls while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
Create and maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including application architectural diagrams, installation/operational procedures, test plans and troubleshooting guidelines
Foster an environment of learning and growth by mentoring and collaborating with junior IT team members
Follow Information Technology policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Completion of a related technical post-secondary diploma/degree
5+ years of strong knowledge administering HRIS platforms (Dayforce strongly preferred)
Hands-on experience with LMS administration and digital learning tools
Experience working with integration technologies
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Active Directory, SAML SSO, conditional access, and role-based access control
Strong understanding of data security, least privilege access principles, and compliance requirements
Experience performing reporting and analytics using HRIS tools, Power BI, or other BI platforms
Prior work in sandbox/production environments with formal release management processes (Azure DevOps experience preferred)
Knowledge of auditing practices, data governance frameworks, and data quality management
Ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams
Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems and features
Experience working with HR, Payroll, Talent, and Data Governance teams

Nice to have

Knowledge of employee incentive systems, OKR platforms, and e-signature solutions is an asset
Experience working with Microsoft 365 administrative tools (user accounts, licensing, groups, SharePoint Online) is an asset

What we offer

Formal and informal training opportunities
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time
Vacation time exceeding industry standards
Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities
Meaningful and challenging work
Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication

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