About the role
HRIS Administrator, People & Culture
Where Greatness Grows
The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.
As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.
We are a dynamic team of over 6,000+ with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.
Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, People Technology, the HRIS Administrator, People & Culture, will be responsible to administer, audit, and ensure data integrity of the Workday employee transactions. This role will also support the People Technology team in testing, small projects, and training.
The preferred location for this is position is in the Mississauga office, but consideration will be extended for candidates in Calgary.
What You Will Be Working On
- Coordinate, prepare and execute communications and training efforts related to the P&C Workday system and related process changes, including coordination of leadership forums, employee newsletters or alerts, informational sites and manuals, training curriculum, and other related assets.
- Proactively provide input to improve the strategy that will ensure effective and efficient use of tools/modules.
- Collaborate across Workday support team and P&C function to identify gaps in system requirements.
- Provide support to all levels of HRIS Analysts in building domain knowledge, gathering requirements, providing solutions and impact analysis.
- Serve as subject matter expert on current and upcoming Workday capabilities.
- Assists on releases and functionality to identify opportunities to improve and optimize the use of Workday.
- Configure, test, validate and implement business process changes in Workday.
- Assist in testing integrations, security, annual events.
- Serve as an escalation resource for Tier 1 issues.
- Provide input and knowledge sharing with Workday Team Members, and clients as appropriate.
- Participate in scheduled and ad hoc training to improve policy and process acumen.
What We Are Looking For
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of training and work experience
- Minimum 1 year experience with Workday systems preferred but not necessary.
- HR functional and system experience preferred
- Understanding of HR operations and experience in employee data management
- Ability to accurately collect information to understand and assess the clients’ needs and situation
- Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
- Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong written and oral communication skills to interact with HR clients, cross-functional colleagues and IT
We Put Safety First
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We Lead With Honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We Are Stronger Together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We Are Driven To Do Great Work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We Create Opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
Bird is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives and talents. Our ongoing commitments focus on addressing inequities and promoting a better understanding of diversity to build an inclusive and fair culture. We recognize that diverse teams are more knowledgeable, perform better, and achieve greater success. As such, we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating opportunities for all employees to grow and succeed.
About Bird Construction
Bird is a Canadian construction and maintenance company providing a comprehensive scope offering and a diversified portfolio of services to industrial, infrastructure and buildings markets, including new construction and retrofits; industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) services, shutdowns and turnarounds; civil infrastructure construction; mine support services; telecommunications and instrumentation, electrical and mechanical contracting; fabrication; steel modular construction; and specialty trades.
For over 100 years, Bird has been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders. Bird draws upon the extensive experience of over 6,000 employees to deliver exceptional operational performance and collaborative execution across all project sizes and delivery models, servicing all of Canada's major geographic markets.
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About the role
HRIS Administrator, People & Culture
Where Greatness Grows
The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.
As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.
We are a dynamic team of over 6,000+ with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.
Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, People Technology, the HRIS Administrator, People & Culture, will be responsible to administer, audit, and ensure data integrity of the Workday employee transactions. This role will also support the People Technology team in testing, small projects, and training.
The preferred location for this is position is in the Mississauga office, but consideration will be extended for candidates in Calgary.
What You Will Be Working On
- Coordinate, prepare and execute communications and training efforts related to the P&C Workday system and related process changes, including coordination of leadership forums, employee newsletters or alerts, informational sites and manuals, training curriculum, and other related assets.
- Proactively provide input to improve the strategy that will ensure effective and efficient use of tools/modules.
- Collaborate across Workday support team and P&C function to identify gaps in system requirements.
- Provide support to all levels of HRIS Analysts in building domain knowledge, gathering requirements, providing solutions and impact analysis.
- Serve as subject matter expert on current and upcoming Workday capabilities.
- Assists on releases and functionality to identify opportunities to improve and optimize the use of Workday.
- Configure, test, validate and implement business process changes in Workday.
- Assist in testing integrations, security, annual events.
- Serve as an escalation resource for Tier 1 issues.
- Provide input and knowledge sharing with Workday Team Members, and clients as appropriate.
- Participate in scheduled and ad hoc training to improve policy and process acumen.
What We Are Looking For
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of training and work experience
- Minimum 1 year experience with Workday systems preferred but not necessary.
- HR functional and system experience preferred
- Understanding of HR operations and experience in employee data management
- Ability to accurately collect information to understand and assess the clients’ needs and situation
- Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
- Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong written and oral communication skills to interact with HR clients, cross-functional colleagues and IT
We Put Safety First
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We Lead With Honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We Are Stronger Together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We Are Driven To Do Great Work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We Create Opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
Bird is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives and talents. Our ongoing commitments focus on addressing inequities and promoting a better understanding of diversity to build an inclusive and fair culture. We recognize that diverse teams are more knowledgeable, perform better, and achieve greater success. As such, we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating opportunities for all employees to grow and succeed.
About Bird Construction
Bird is a Canadian construction and maintenance company providing a comprehensive scope offering and a diversified portfolio of services to industrial, infrastructure and buildings markets, including new construction and retrofits; industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) services, shutdowns and turnarounds; civil infrastructure construction; mine support services; telecommunications and instrumentation, electrical and mechanical contracting; fabrication; steel modular construction; and specialty trades.
For over 100 years, Bird has been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders. Bird draws upon the extensive experience of over 6,000 employees to deliver exceptional operational performance and collaborative execution across all project sizes and delivery models, servicing all of Canada's major geographic markets.