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Position Title: Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Analyst Employment Type: Contract (up to 16 months), Full-Time Existing Vacancy: Yes Division/Branch: People & Culture Division / Human Resources (HR) Branch Application Deadline: January 27, 2026 Pay Level: 8 Pay Range: $77,234 to $90,867 Position Location: Head Office, Toronto, ON; (In-Office) The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an agency where innovation thrives, ideas flourish, and passion drives us to new heights of excellence. Reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General, the AGCO is responsible for regulating Ontario''s vibrant alcohol, gaming, horse racing, and private retail cannabis sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest. Are you passionate about HR technology and process optimization? Join AGCO as an HRIS Analyst and play a key role in shaping the future of our HR systems. In this dynamic role, you''ll be the point of contact and primary HR resource for our first Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation, ensuring seamless integration, data accuracy, and compliance. You''ll collaborate with HR, Information Technology (IT), and external partners to design, test, and deliver efficient processes that support organizational goals. If you thrive on problem-solving, system improvements, and creating impactful solutions, this is your opportunity to make a difference and drive innovation. What You Will Do: Serve as the primary system administrator for HR technology platforms. Manage system maintenance, troubleshooting, updates, and workflow configurations. Support integrations and ensure accurate, efficient data flow across systems. Work closely with the HR team in gathering requirements/providing solutions, and impact analysis. Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements to translate into HRIS processes. Support ongoing roadmap discussions on architecture and features of current HRIS, working with the Lead, HRIS, to gather business requirements, and recommend solutions for improved processes. Analyze identified gaps between business requirements/processes and system capabilities as well as system issues, provide system and process recommendations, and implement solutions. Recommend best business practices on the setup and continued maintenance of the HRIS solution. Develop and maintain HRIS standards and controls to ensure data integrity, data security, and protection, and HRIS functionality by resolving problems and recommending solutions to meet requirements. Maintain data integrity within and across systems, conduct system audits, and reconcile discrepancies with other functional areas to ensure data accuracy. Manage and analyze data including performing regular audits, maintaining data consistency, and reporting on HR trends this includes analyzing and maintaining complex data management systems in the HRIS. Support data conversions and interface development, and create various reports and dashboards. Create and run queries and data requests to inform decisions related to human capital and strategic business initiatives. Build reporting and analytics capability within HR Operations through data literacy training. Provide advice and act as a subject matter expert on HR data to configure analytics. Provide troubleshooting support and assist system users when needed. Support the development and testing of HRIS modules and functions. Document processes and procedures for HRIS users (including developing SOPs). Assist in developing and delivering training materials and user guides to end-users of HRIS. May develop and deliver training, as required. You Have: Post-secondary education in HR, business administration, computer science, data sciences, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in HR Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or related fields. This includes experience designing and implementing an HRIS system, conducting needs/gap analysis, and determining business requirements. At least 2 years of experience in HR operations with responsibilities for establishing and maintaining accurate employee and position data management. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook) and experience building reports and dashboards. Strong organizational and time management skills, with experience leading projects or contributing effectively as part of a project team. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Solid understanding of industry practices related to human resources and payroll systems. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with HR, cross-functional teams, and IT. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and handle sensitive information appropriately. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check. Nice to Have: Certifications/advanced training in areas of compensation or HR Systems is a plus. About the AGCO The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an Ontario provincial regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. We are responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and cannabis retail sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest. The AGCO is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto''s Top Employers for the second year in a row. This annual distinction reflects our commitment to cultivating a workplace environment that prioritizes employee well-being, emphasizing work-life balance, mental health resources, and opportunities for professional growth. We remain committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. What we offer The AGCO provides a comprehensive range of benefits and programs (subject to eligibility), including: Generous time-off policy, including 2 volunteer days to contribute to causes that matter to you. Defined benefit pension plans to secure your financial future. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, with 100% employer-paid premiums. Well-being credits to support gym memberships, therapy, financial planning, and more. Employer-paid parental leave top-up. Professional development opportunities with access to training programs, leadership resources, and reimbursement for professional memberships. 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program. Convenient, central location near the subway line for easy access when working in the office. Paid onsite parking is also available. Please note that only applications submitted through the Applicant Tracking System will be accepted. The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario''s Human Rights Code. Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation during the application process, or who need job postings in an alternative format, may email their request to The subject line should read ''Accommodation in Application [Position Title]. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process. All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by our Human Resources team and hiring managers.