HRIS Specialist

Work Location: Marriott Château Champlain, 1 Place du Canada, Montreal
Work Arrangement: 100% on-site
Status: Full-time – Newly created position

Salary: $90,000 per year
Expected Duration: Six-month assignment, with the possibility of extending up to one year, depending on project progress and organizational needs
Possibility of extension or evolution of the position based on organizational needs

JOIN GROUPE TIDAN

Join Groupe Tidan, a Montreal-based company with more than 1,400 employees operating in the real estate and hospitality sectors across Eastern Canada and the Southern United States. Our portfolio includes more than 40 commercial and residential properties, approximately a dozen renowned hotels, as well as one of the largest tennis clubs in North America.

Following the implementation of our new integrated human resources, time management, and payroll system, we are creating an HRIS Specialist position to continue stabilizing and, above all, enhancing our HRIS environment.

Reporting to the Human Resources Department, you will become our internal subject matter expert and primary resource for UKG. Your role will go well beyond user support: you will contribute directly to the administration, configuration, and optimization of the platform, data reliability, and the automation of our processes.

You will work closely with the Payroll and Benefits team, which handles the day-to-day operational management of UKG, as well as with the HR and Finance teams and managers across our various properties.

YOUR ROLE

As an HRIS Specialist – UKG , your responsibilities will include:

• Administering, configuring, and enhancing UKG , including UKG Pro, Workforce Management (WFM), and Onboarding: business rules, settings, access rights, security profiles, and other functional components;
• Creating and optimizing workflows and automations to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and reduce manual tasks;
• Collaborating on integrations between UKG and the organization’s and its vendors’ other systems , including monitoring interfaces, troubleshooting data exchanges, and resolving issues;
• Ensuring HRIS data integrity through audits, validations, and controls, identifying the source of discrepancies, and contributing to their long-term resolution;
• Developing and improving HR reports, dashboards, and key indicators , particularly related to headcount, employee movements, turnover, and organizational charts, in order to support the HR, Payroll, and Finance teams, as well as managers;
• Working closely with the Payroll and Benefits team to analyze and resolve issues related to employee records, time management, payroll, and benefits, particularly when UKG configuration or data may have an impact on payroll;
• Analyzing and resolving UKG issues at their source , performing the necessary troubleshooting, and coordinating follow-ups with UKG or other vendors when required;
• Translating operational needs into concrete HRIS solutions , whether through configuration, workflows, automation, reporting, or process improvements;
• Acting as an HRIS advisor to the organization by staying informed about new UKG features and modules, assessing their impact and added value, and recommending the solutions to prioritize;
• Participating in the testing and deployment of new configurations, features, integrations, or modules, and maintaining clear documentation of key configurations and procedures;
• Promoting the adoption and continuous improvement of UKG by supporting users and continuously identifying ways to make the platform and processes simpler, more reliable, and more efficient.

THE PROFILE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Above all, we are looking for someone who enjoys understanding how and why a system works , identifying the root cause of an issue, and finding sustainable solutions.

• You have at least two (2) years of relevant experience in HRIS, payroll systems, functional administration of HR systems, or comparable roles;
• You have an educational background in human resources, business administration, information systems, data analysis, payroll, or a related field;
• You have experience with an HRIS and are comfortable with functional configuration, business rules, workflows, and process improvement . Knowledge of UKG, particularly UKG Pro or WFM, is a significant asset;
• You understand the interactions between employee data, time management, payroll, and benefits , as well as the principles surrounding system integrations and data exchanges;
• You are recognized for your troubleshooting skills : analyzing an issue, identifying its root cause, and proposing a sustainable solution rather than simply correcting the symptoms;
• You are proficient in Excel and comfortable with data analysis and validation, reporting, and dashboards ;
• You are able to understand user needs, challenge existing ways of working when necessary, and translate those needs into simple and effective functional solutions;
• You are bilingual in French and English in order to collaborate with our teams in Quebec, elsewhere in Canada, and in the United States, as well as with our international vendors;
• You demonstrate rigour, autonomy, curiosity, and strong attention to detail , while being comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities may change quickly.

WHY JOIN TIDAN

• A six-month assignment that may extend up to one year , with the possibility of further extension or evolution depending on organizational needs;
• An annual salary of $90,000 ;
• The opportunity to become a key contributor to the evolution of an HR, time management, and payroll environment used by more than 1,400 employees across Canada and the United States ;
• A hands-on role where your recommendations and solutions will have a direct impact on HR and payroll processes, data quality, and the employee and manager experience;
• Offices located at the Marriott Château Champlain in the heart of Montreal, with direct access to Bonaventure metro station;
• Access to the hotel cafeteria during your workdays and dry-cleaning services for your work clothes;
• Preferred rates for you and your loved ones at Tidan properties, as well as at Marriott hotels worldwide;
• Group insurance, telemedicine services, and an employee assistance program;
• Team events and various activities that foster collaboration and a sense of belonging;
• The opportunity to grow within a diversified and expanding group.

Who are we:

The Tidan Hospitality and Real Estate Group is a dynamic organization of real estate and hospitality, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Since its founders purchased their first property in 1970, Tidan has assembled an extensive and diverse portfolio of self-managed income-generating properties in Canada and the United States. The portfolio includes office, retail, industrial, and residential buildings, as well as a group of affiliated hotels and one of the largest indoor tennis facilities in North America. Tidan has proudly applied its combined experience in the hospitality and construction sectors to the renovation of the prestigious Mount Stephen residence in Montreal's famous Golden Square Mile. To learn more about Tidan, visit our website: