Business system analyst - Contract

Requisition ID:  190867 
Career Group:  Corporate Office Careers 
Job Category:  Benefits & Total Rewards Systems 
Travel Requirements:  0 - 10%
Job Type:  Part-Time
 

Country: Canada (CA) 
Province: Ontario  
City: Mississauga
Location: Tahoe Office

 
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.  
 
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family. 
 

Ready to Make an impact?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are looking for top talent to join our team! We have a contract position for a Project Business Systems Analyst!


The Business Systems Analyst will play a vital role in the successful implementation of Dayforce Benefits. This specialist will bring a unique combination of technical expertise and subject matter knowledge in Total Rewards (Pensions/Benefits/Compensation) to support the deployment of the new technology. Collaborating with the Payroll project teams, they will ensure the system's seamless integration, gather business and system requirements, and promote the adoption of best practices in solution delivery and design.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

  • Project Support: Work closely with the Director, Total Rewards Systems and the Implementation Lead to facilitate the smooth implementation of Ceridian Dayforce. Provide expert guidance on system capabilities, configurations, data infrastructure and integrations with existing systems. Understand industry best practices and apply this knowledge to optimize systems functionality
  • Business & System requirements: Collaborate with Total Rewards SMEs to gather and document comprehensive business and system requirements. Translate these requirements into actionable plans and solutions.
  • Technical expertise: Provide technical expertise to ensure Ceridian Dayforce meets the organization's needs. Troubleshoot technical issues, conduct system testing, and work with the Implementation team to ensure optimal system functionality.
  • Integrations: Work closely with IT project teams to manage effective integrations with third-party vendors (e.g. SEP, Manulife, Desjardins), as well as other internal systems. Ensure seamless data flow between Dayforce and other external/internal systems, maintaining data accuracy and system reliability.
  • Vendor Collaboration:  Collaborate with Project SME’s and third-party vendors to understand their APIs, data structures, and integration requirements. Collaborate with Pensions and Benefits Directors to negotiate and manage vendor agreements, ensuring that integrations are executed effectively.
  • Data Mapping and Transformation: Create data maps and transformation processes to ensure data consistency and integrity when transferring information between the Dayforce and external systems. This includes data validation, cleansing, and enrichment as needed
  • System Testing: Collaborate with Total Rewards SMEs to develop test scripts, plans, scenarios and cases to ensure system functions correctly. Participate in system testing and provide feedback for necessary adjustments.
  • Issue Resolution: Act a primary point of contact for technical issues, integrations, and testing during each phase of the project. Troubleshoot problems, provide solutions and escalate complete issues when necessary 
  • Change Management & Transition Planning: Partner with Project Leads to create transition plans for current and future work flows and integrations. Assist in developing change management activities before, during and after cutover.

What you have to offer:

  • Undergraduate degree in related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with HRIS implementation, configuration, and integrations.
  • Strong technical skills with HRIS software, data management, and integration. Experience and knowledge of Ceridian software implementation is strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record in gathering business and system requirements and translating them into effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Subject matter expertise in Total Rewards, HR processes and best practices.
  • Familiarity with relevant Total Rewards compliance and regulations.
  • Certification in HRIS or relevant technical certifications is a plus.
  • Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing integrations between HRIS and third-party systems.
  • Strong understanding of APIs, data formats, and data transformation processes.
  • Familiarity with integration tools and platforms.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve integration-related issues.
  • Knowledge of security and compliance considerations in data integration.
  • Change management and training experience is a plus.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.  

 

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At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

 

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally. 

Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy. 

We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process. 

 

Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:

  • Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
  • A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
  • Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
  • Parental leave top-up
  • Paid Vacation and Days-off

 

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.