Applications Systems Analyst

Division:  IT
Job location: Remote (Canada)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Employment type: Temporary (12-Month Contract)
Salary:   73-90K

A little about us

Aurora is proud to be a global leader in the cannabis industry. With a smart strategy, unmatched talent and focus on our long-term success, we believe we have a bright future. 

At Aurora, we’re passionate about helping patients improve their lives through high-quality premium medical cannabis under brands they can trust and rely on. Our products, available across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, include leading brands like Pedanios, IndiMed, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler, Greybeard and CraftPlant. 

Our diverse team works passionately across various roles, from manufacturing to corporate positions, and many more, united by our purpose: Opening the World to Cannabis. Enabled by science and empowered by people, for patients and consumers.  We collaborate globally, embrace change with courage, stay agile, and treat everyone with compassion. We live our values daily, making a meaningful impact on patients, communities, and our A-Team.

Job Summary

Do you have experience with HCM applications? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can introduce innovative solutions and improve systems? Does the idea of working in a remote environment with a fun group of individuals sound exciting? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re searching for a dynamic professional to join our IT division in the role of Application System Analyst (HR). In this role, you will report into the Director, BIA and be instrumental in the design, implementation and optimization of our SAP SuccessFactors and Ceridian DayForce applications. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to transform complex IT processes into modern practices that improve the client experience with our applications.  Interesting? Here is a little more…

As the Application System Analyst you will…

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for SAP SuccessFactors, Ceridian DayForce and Concur for the Aurora community
• Support the optimization of SAP applications and modules by configuring, testing, reporting, troubleshooting, documenting, and maintaining current or new system enhancements and features
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and align goals with system applications to maximize productivity
• Review system upgrades and patches to assess impact to business processes and technical design and make recommendations
• Lead stakeholder and user engagement sessions to provide system updates, map processes, review upgrades and manage related tasks
• Develop and execute test plans and documents to support successful implementation of new or existing product features
• Liaise with business users, vendors, and developers to identify bugs and recommend, prioritize, and implement enhancements or solutions
• Ensure continuous improvements within all applications by developing control policies, designing and documenting custom processes and providing training to stakeholders  
• Maintain all integration points between SuccessFactors, DayForce, Concur and Active Directory
• Provide full cycle support to stakeholders and end users through IT ticketing system (ServiceNow) to troubleshoot, prioritize and resolve issues and ensure the ultimate application experience
• Participate in various special projects and provide cross functional support to other IT members to ensure efficient operations
   

You will be setup for success if you have…

• Post-secondary education, such as a Bachelor’s Degree, in HR, IT, Business Administration or a related field
• 5 years of experience with large-scale HCM or Payroll systems such as SuccessFactors or Dayforce (we would also welcome an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• Relevant work experience providing application support with HCM systems and optimizing processes and efficiencies to meet business needs
• Strong business acumen and HR functional knowledge with ability to ensure technical solutions and strategies deliver business and client value
• Prior experience troubleshooting and resolving HCM issues and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of IT functions, query tools (PL/SQL, and SQL Plus) and MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)

Bonus points if you have…

• A relevant Professional Designation (CPHR, PMI-PBA)
• Prior work experience with Concur
• Knowledge of software requirements for the auditing of HR systems, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and ITIL, COBIT, or other IT frameworks

We can’t wait to meet you if you are…

• A strategic professional who can leverage technical abilities to transform complex IT processes into client-oriented solutions that drive business value
• A natural communicator who can convey technical terms in engaging formats for everyday users to increase engagement towards systems
• A relationship builder who can connect and influence cross-functional teams to meet objectives and develop long-term partnerships 
• An analytical individual with strong attention to detail who can configure complex system solutions and can spot an error a mile away
• A culture champion who demonstrates the Aurora values and thrives in a team dynamic where they can have fun while being the best 

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, meeting-free-Friday-afternoons and more!  

• Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology. 

• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with cannabis.

Next steps
Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and not an AI software/system.  The we will contact you if we see a fit via email. 

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity.  Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!).  

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.

We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Aurora and are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Human Resources team know by contacting us at hr.services@auroramj.com

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