HRIS Implementation Manager

Leading the implementation of a new HRIS, including modules for Core HR, Workforce Planning, Talent, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Employee Voice, and Compensation. Excellent opportunity with a high-growth and very interesting global company headquartered in downtown Vancouver. Reporting into a great boss and working on a tight-knit Human Resources team. Amazing culture, complex and interesting work, generous hourly consulting rate.  

Who- the Company:
Our client is a successful and innovative company working in a very interesting industry at the intersection of energy and technology. The North American head office is located in Vancouver and the global headquarters is based overseas. Company is growing quickly.

What- the Role:
On behalf of our client, SWIM is seeking a new HRIS Implementation Manager. This full-time permanent employee will hands-on manage the entire implementation project. The company has selected a cloud-based mid-size multi-module HRIS and will be implementing many modules throughout 2025, including modules for Core HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Employee Voice, Workforce Planning, Talent, and Compensation. The HRIS Implementation Manager will report directly into the VP of People & Culture, and will collaborate closely with others in P&C as well as the internal IT department and external consultants.

A significant part of this role is cross-departmental communication, change management, user training, answering questions from the business, and generally getting buy-in from corporate and operational employees. This is a permanent full-time role, and post-implementation will involve system maintenance and ongoing improvements and optimization, with the potential to lead other systems projects down the road.  

Who- the Candidate:
We are seeking candidates with at least 5 years of relevant and progressive experience with HR systems, including start-to-finish implementation project experience.

Must have strong technical skills- the Manager doesn’t need to be able to code or develop but will need to configure and customize the back-end with support from internal IT team and external consultants.

Academic qualifications in change management, project management, and/or human resources are highly beneficial.

Preference for experience doing a full-cycle HRIS implementation project for a midsize (100 to 500 employees) company operating in 2+ countries.

We’re open to candidates who have worked on the implementation project of any HRIS, as long as it was cloud-based and multi-module- for example, Workday, SuccesFactors, PeopleSoft, UKG, HiBob, Ceridian Dayforce, Monday, Rippling, etc. 

Must have proficiency in Excel, and experience using SQL and PowerBI is advantageous.

We are looking for people who are excellent communicators (written, verbal, non-verbal) who love building in-person relationships across a business. Strong analytical, influencing, training, and project management skills are all important, as is a consultative and adaptable nature.

Where:
Based out of a corporate office in downtown Vancouver, conveniently accessible by public transit and close to many amenities and shops. Hybrid work model available- 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week from home.  

How Much:
Competitive salary range of $115,000 to $140,000, with a sweet spot of $120,000 to $130,000- commensurate with depth and relevance of HRIS implementation project skills and experience. Employees will also receive a STIP (annual bonus), an LTIP, extended health benefits, professional development support, etc.  

When & How to Apply: 
This search is moving quickly and Swim Recruiting will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring VP of People & Culture for review. We have plenty more information on the project, company, and team culture that we can share. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' to send us your resume. Thank you!