Job Description

HRIS Specialist

Location: This posting is for an existing vacancy in Wellington-Altus’ Winnipeg office.

Our organization:

Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is the parent company to Wellington-Altus Private Counsel Inc., Wellington-Altus USA Inc., Wellington-Altus Insurance Inc., Wellington-Altus Group Solutions Inc., and Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.-the top-rated* investment dealer in Canada and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With over $45 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors and portfolio managers and their high-net-worth clients.

*Investment Executive 2025 Brokerage Report Card.

The opportunity:

The Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Specialist is responsible for the configuration, optimization, and governance of HR technology, ensuring efficient, consistent, and scalable HR operations. The role translates business needs into system solutions, enhances data-driven decision-making, and strengthens process standardization across the organization.

In addition, this role leads the annual compensation and KPI process for the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

HRIS Configuration & Optimization

• Serve as subject matter expert for HRIS (UKG) configuration, leading design and execution across key modules.
• Manage full system lifecycle including requirements gathering, configuration, testing (unit, integration, UAT), deployment, and post–go-live support.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, compliant HR solutions aligned with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Drive system enhancements, release activities, and ongoing stabilization across HR platforms.

HR Operations & Service Delivery

• Manage HR and system-related inquiries end-to-end, ensuring timely resolution and sustainable solutions.
• Support HR workflows and transactions across the employee lifecycle (hire to retire), including documentation and processing.
• Support core programs including compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity) within the HRIS.

Security, Governance & Compliance

• Maintain strong data governance practices ensuring integrity, consistency, and compliance.
• Support audit readiness through effective controls and structured data management.
• Manage HRIS security configuration and role-based access.
• Administer user roles and permissions, including granting, modifying, and revoking access as required.

Reporting, Analytics & Data Integrity

• Deliver actionable workforce insights through reporting and analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Produce and validate recurring and ad hoc HR reports, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Partner with HRBPs and HR Centres of Excellence to identify evolving data needs and build delivery plans.
• Support internal and external reporting requirements, including compliance reporting.

Documentation, Training & Adoption

• Develop and maintain SOPs, user guides, and training materials.
• Provide training and guidance to HR, managers, and employees on system functionality and data standards.
• Support knowledge transfer and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation & Performance Management (Key Performance Indicators)

• Support the administration of annual compensation programs.
• Lead salary review, incentive processes within HR.
• Coordinate, test and implement mass data changes to HRIS.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and Executive stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant delivery.
• Other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Post-secondary education with a degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Four years directly related experience.
• Experience in the financial industry an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and trends in HRMS with a focus on applying HRIS technologies to product and service development, delivery and support.
• Knowledge and experience with HRIS systems including system maintenance and support.
• Knowledge of HR data systems and data analysis software/tools (HRMS, UKG and BI) with the ability to create ad hoc queries or design analytical reports.
• Advanced working knowledge of MSOffice.
• Demonstrates a high level of accountability, adaptability, and innovation in achieving both day-to-day responsibilities and long-term goals.
• A demonstrated, reliable work ethic with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• An ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and work requirements.
• A customer-focused attitude, with a commitment to providing extraordinary service to high-net-worth clients.
• Exemplary interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills across multiple mediums (in-person, phone, virtual).
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Knowledge of research methods, data collection and statistical analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptable and flexible in responding to changes in the business environment, labour market and company requirements.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Change management experience.
• Project management experience.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• A background check, satisfactory to the employer, may be required of the successful applicant prior to commencing employment.

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.

If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.

To apply:

Click the Apply for This Job button to submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used to screen and assess candidates for this role. More information about working at Wellington-Altus can be found on our website at www.wellington-altus.com