Description:
Drives systems initiatives by acting as a technical resource, partnering with the Talent Manager and HR Analyst to manage projects, document and improve processes, translates business needs into system solutions, documents and improves processes, and supports a strategic, continuous improvement approach to system enhancements.
Note: This role reports into HR but is primarily a technical resource and does not require prior HR experience.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Project Management:
- Lead assigned systems projects and programs from planning through to implementation
- Establish and manage project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource coordination to ensure successful delivery
- Using JIRA, track and report on project performance, ensuring progress across multiple initiatives
- Work with the Talent Manager Define and monitor success metrics for HR systems initiatives
- Translate direction from the Talent Manager into clear priorities, plans, and timelines
- Systems and Process Optimization:
- Serve as a subject matter expert in HR systems and reporting (e.g., Dayforce, Power BI), providing guidance and ensuring effective, consistent use of tools
- Advise on approach for HR systems initiatives by calling out inefficient or overly complex solutions and recommending simpler, cleaner ways to do it
- Partner with the HR Analyst to support HR systems initiatives and act as a technical resource
- Define system and workflow solutions by translating business program and process needs into functional requirements
- Ensure process and system logic is documented, consistent, and sustainable
- Identify opportunities to streamline programs, processes, and tools
- Promote consistent standards, governance, and ways of working across HR systems and initiatives
- Data Analysis:
- Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards for data visualization
- Develop and implement data models using the Microsoft data stack (Azure, MS-SQL, Fabric, Power Automate, etc.)
- Utilize APIs and ETL tools to facilitate data integration and acquisition across different systems and platforms
- Personal Development
- Attend company required training
- Remain current with technical knowledge in areas of responsibility
- Attend regular 1:1 coaching/update sessions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Analytics, or Information Technology (preferred)
- 2-3 years minimum working in a similar role
- Certification in Microsoft Fabric or equivalent preferred
- Strong knowledge of data modeling techniques and best practices
- Proficiency in SQL and other database management tools
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with data visualization tools, particularly Power BI
- Experience with API usage for data integration and acquisition
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management using JIRA
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and challenges can change quickly
- Listens to understand, communicates clearly, and provides honest, thoughtful input in a respectful way
- Able to work through problems effectively using experimentation, creative thinking, and a willingness to learn from mistakes
Working Conditions
- Office working conditions
Physical Requirements
n/a
Key Competencies
- Accountability and Initiative
- Achieving Results Together
- Service Excellence
Key Performance Indicators
- 100% of HR initiatives tracked in JIRA
- Successful Power Bi dashboard development
- HR systems initiatives completed
Why Work at Conestoga Meats?
- Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and department
- Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
- Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)
- Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
- Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service
- Floater day given on top of vacation days
- Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
- Discounts on quality pork products
- Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
- Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)
- BBQ's and wellness programs
- On-site training and company provided equipment
- Employee scholarship program and English courses