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HRIS Specialist (12-month contract)


Company : CSA Group


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-04-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Employment Status Temporary (Fixed Term) Time Type Full time BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today. Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day household items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen. Job Summary HRIS Specialist (Workday/CSOD 1 Year Contract) We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented HRIS Specialist with expertise in Workday and/or Cornerstone OnDemand, and a keen interest in leveraging AIdriven HR technologies, to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in enhancing our HR tech ecosystem by supporting both traditional HRIS functions and emerging AI capabilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of global HR data, providing daytoday technical support, and maintaining the worker lifecycle. Additionally, you will help evaluate, implement, and optimize AIpowered tools that enhance data quality, automate workflows, and improve employee and manager selfservice experiences. Key Areas Of Focus Absence Management: Administer and configure timeoff and leave plans. Analytics and Reporting: Develop and generate insightful reports to support audits, compliance, and HR decisionmaking. Business Processes: Continuously analyze HR processes to identify opportunities for automation and optimization. Partner in the evaluation and implementation of AIpowered workflow tools, chatbots, and process automation to streamline transactions and reduce manual effort. Data Management: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR data, including data entry, audits, and reporting in Workday and SharePoint. Payroll: Collaborate closely with Finance colleagues to ensure accurate processing of Canada biweekly and USA semimonthly payrolls in Workday. Training: Provide enduser training and support on Workday and Cornerstone OnDemand and maintain system documentation. Workday and/or Cornerstone OnDemand Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on Workday, providing configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting support. Contribute to the integration and optimization of AI features within Workday or CSOD, such as skills intelligence, personalized dashboards, or automated recommendations. Key Responsibilities Support and Maintenance: Oversee the worker lifecycle in Workday, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Optimization: Gather business requirements, design, test, and implement business solutions to optimize processes. Utilize AI and automation tools to streamline workflows, reduce transactional workload, and identify highimpact opportunities for continuous improvement. Expert Guidance: Provide guidance on HR transactions, processes and AIpowered features to improve decisionmaking and user experience. Collaboration: Act as a liaison among HR, Finance, and Technology teams for operations and HR systems. Partner with crossfunctional teams to evaluate, implement, and integrate AIenabled capabilities that strengthen process efficiency, reporting, and employee selfservice adoption. Required Skills Education: College diploma plus HR and/or payrollrelated certification; CHRP certification preferred. Experience: 3+ years of related HRIS experience, with a strong focus on Workday and/or Cornerstone OnDemand configuration and administration. Technical Proficiency: Thorough understanding of at least three Workday HCM modules, and/or technical expertise in Cornerstone OnDemand configuration and security. Demonstrated ability to work with AIenhanced HR technologies, including Workdays and/or CSOD's AIdriven features, and the capability to adapt quickly as new AI capabilities are introduced. Analytical Skills: Strong problemsolving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and system requirements. Adept at using AIpowered tools to support datadriven decision making and continuously improve HR processes. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Confidentiality: High level of confidentiality and diplomacy required. Organizational Skills: Ability to plan, organize, and schedule multiple tasks with competing deadlines effectively. CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at if you require accommodation in the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr