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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
The Magna HR systems team is a fast-growing team meant to support day to day activities of Payroll and HR practitioners within our Canadian and US operations. This role is responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for the Dayforce Time and Payroll modules.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a motivated Support Specialist to join our HRIS support team with a focus on configuration and support with Payroll and Time & Attendance in Dayforce, complemented by foundational knowledge of payroll processes and employee life cycles
In this role you will provide
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including the point of time capture to earning statement
Ability to configure and maintain Dayforce WFM modules, including Pay Policies, Entitlements & Accruals, and complex Time Entry and Schedule rules
Act as the internal subject matter expert, providing support and knowledge transfer to external stakeholders, and other related technical teams, as well as raising issues with vendor
Audit and update system configurations and security access to ensure adherence to system and organization controls
Knowledge on efficient utilization of reporting & analytics, relationships between data tables and data compilation, building custom reports, understanding of SQL considered an asset
Remain current on system release versions and features, complete regression testing, and the implementation of system upgrades for future enhancements
Your preferred qualifications
Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, IT, or related field
Experience: 3-5 years in an HR, payroll, or systems support role; Dayforce experience preferred
Knowledge:
Payroll and payroll systems experience with strong knowledge of HR, time, and employee data operations.
Demonstrated critical thinking, root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and system configuration skills.
Experience with Dayforce and respective modules considered is an asset
Technical Skills:
HRIS System knowledge
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications, mainly Excel
Ability and eagerness to learn system configurations
Dayforce implementation experience would be an asset
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective and professional communication and customer service abilities
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to learning and issue resolution
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, as well self-manage individual tasks
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
