HRIS & Total Rewards Lead
Milton, ON
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Full-Time | On-site
Hired by Express Employment Professionals on behalf of our client
Express Employment Professionals is recruiting an HRIS & Total Rewards Lead for a well-established company in the Milton Area.
Join our client as an HRIS Total Rewards specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping competitive compensation, innovative benefits, and data-driven reward strategies that attract, motivate, and retain top talent while driving organizational success!
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Overview
An established organization is seeking an experienced HRIS and Total Rewards professional to lead HR systems administration, compensation operations, benefits oversight, and a small HR support team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines strong technical HRIS expertise with compensation and benefits experience. The position owns system integrity, data security, reporting accuracy, and process optimization while supporting HR, Payroll, Finance, and senior leadership.
Key ResponsibilitiesHRIS Ownership
- Full administration of ADP WorkforceNow (configuration, workflows, security, reporting)
- Maintain data integrity through audits, validation, and system controls
- Manage user access, approval paths, and system permissions
- Lead system enhancements, upgrades, and module implementations
- Partner with IT and external vendors on integrations
- Develop dashboards and deliver ad hoc reporting and analytics
- Provide end-user support, training, and documentation
- Oversee secure electronic HR records and access governance
Compensation & Benefits
- Administer annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, incentive programs)
- Audit payroll-related changes and compensation data
- Support compensation analysis and market research initiatives
- Manage benefits administration, enrollments, vendor coordination, and invoicing
- Review plan performance and recommend improvements
Leadership
- Lead and develop HR administration team members
- Establish service standards and performance metrics
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Support cross-functional initiatives and special projects
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive HRIS experience, including advanced ADP WorkforceNow expertise
- Strong background in compensation and benefits administration
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
- Experience managing HR system security and access controls
- Strong troubleshooting and process optimization capability
- Clear communicator with ability to collaborate across functions
- Prior experience leading or mentoring team members
Preferred
- Post-secondary education in HR, Business, IT, or related field
- HR or payroll certification
- Experience leveraging automation or AI tools within HR processes
Profile of Success
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented
- Technically confident and systems-driven
- Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution
- Proactive, accountable, and solutions-focused
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Express Employment Professionals – Guelph.
Express Employment Professionals (Guelph) is a licensed Temporary Help Agency operating in full compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Pay Transparency requirements (effective January 1, 2026), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all applicable Temporary Help Agency regulations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and do not require Canadian experience. Applicants are advised that artificial intelligence tools may be used to support initial screening, assessment, or selection processes. Express Employment Professionals provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request. This job posting and any associated applicant information will be retained for a period of three (3) years in accordance with provincial regulations.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person