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Functional Lead, HR Systems

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife
Department: Finance
Job ID: 26218
Salary: $124,449 - $148,668
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: Feb 19, 2025

Limited Competition

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee

Department Information

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

The Functional Lead, HR Systems (Functional Lead) is responsible for providing functional support, requirements definition, design and implementation services for the Human Resource Information System (HRIS).

The Functional Lead is part of a systems team that provides application development and support services to a variety of users. These users depend on the integrity and availability of the application systems, including the business functionality provided by the applications, and data collected and used through them.  The Functional Lead participates in design, development, and enhancement projects to implement technology solutions that support the strategic direction of government, and policies and practices that affect the business processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to translate business requirements into system solutions, lead functional design activities, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Excellent problem-solving skills, data integrity awareness, and the ability to manage changing priorities in a high-pressure environment are essential. Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to influence decisions diplomatically, are key to success in this role. Candidates should be self-motivated, able to meet deadlines, and proficient in HR applications and spreadsheets. If you thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and have a passion for HR systems, we encourage you to apply!

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: 

  •  A relevant Degree coupled with a minimum of 5 years experience as a Human Resources practitioner, ideally in the areas of Payroll, Benefits, Data Management, and/or Recruiting Services.
  • A minimum of 7 years functional experience working with the PeopleSoft application on all applicable modules
  • A minimum of 5 years PeopleSoft query writing experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of PeopleSoft HCM data and data modeling experience
  • Experience with simple sequel language, application designer and People Tools.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Experience with functional design of system enhancements and experience supporting a complex system.
  • Experience in the development and implementation of standards, procedures and guidelines to support operational processes.
  • Experience working with application security.
     

 

More Information

Affirmative Action

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 26218

Closing Date: Feb 19, 2025 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $63.82 per hour to $76.24 per hour (approximately $124,449 - $148,668.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.