HRIS Technical Lead

Req ID: 138026 Remote Position: Hybrid Region: Americas Country: Canada State/Province: Ontario City: Toronto Summary We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented HRIS Technical Lead to manage, configure, and optimize our core HR technology ecosystem. In this role, you will serve as the technical subject matter expert for our primary HR platforms, ensuring seamless system functionality, data integrity, and a frictionless user experience for employees and recruiters alike. The ideal candidate brings strong, hands-on configuration experience with SAP SuccessFactors and SmartRecruiters and technical depth in the area of data management and integration in the HR space. The ideal candidate will also possess the ability to translate HR business processes and requirements into efficient and maintainable technical solutions. Detailed Description System Administration & Configuration Platform Management: Lead the day-to-day administration, configuration, and maintenance of SAP SuccessFactors (Core HR, Employee Central, Talent, Recruitment / Onboarding modules) and SmartRecruiters ATS. Business Analysis & Logic: Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Finance teams to gather requirements and translate complex business needs into system configurations (e.g., custom workflows, custom fields, business rules, and permissions) Release Management: Evaluate bi-annual SuccessFactors updates and routine SmartRecruiters releases. Perform impact analysis, conduct regression testing, and implement new features that drive process improvement. Proactively identify and assess how advanced capabilities and innovation in the space can benefit Celestica and advocate for their adoption where appropriate. Integrations & Data Integrity System Connections: Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain existing integrations between SuccessFactors, SmartRecruiters, and integrated systems (such as payroll). Concur Administration: Support or assist with the basic administration and alignment of SAP Concur expense/travel management relative to HR master data. Although experience with Concur is not a strict requirement, it would be considered a significant asset. Data Governance: Conduct routine data audits to ensure data integrity, compliance (GDPR/SOC2/local labor laws), and optimal system performance across all platforms in scope. Reporting & User Support Analytics: Build, maintain, and schedule complex HR reports, dashboards, and analytics for leadership using built-in reporting tools such as WFA. Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI would be an asset Tier 2/3 Support: Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues, system bugs, or configuration errors that cannot be resolved by the HR operations team. Interface with platform vendor (eg SAP for SuccessFactors) for further escalation and resolution. Enablement: Create technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and job aids for HR users and system administrators. Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with a knack for diagnosing system errors and identifying root causes rather than just fixing symptoms. Data Literacy: Proficient with data manipulation techniques and tools (e.g VLOOKUPs, Azure Data Factory, etc) Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between technical language and HR business operations, explaining complex system logic in plain terms. Preferred / Nice-to-Have SAP SuccessFactors Associate Certifications. Hands-on experience or familiarity with the administration of SAP Concur . Experience mapping API or working with integration middleware. Physical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. Typical Experience Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience. HRIS Expertise: Minimum of 8+ years of dedicated HRIS administration experience. SuccessFactors Deep Dive: Proven, hands-on configuration experience within SAP SuccessFactors Recruitment Tech: Strong backend configuration knowledge of SmartRecruiters (managing career sites, hiring processes, interview templates, access control, etc). Typical Education Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or equivalent combination of work experience and education. Notes This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time. Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages. Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC): ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions. CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth. Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide. We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Job Segment: Information Systems, Payroll, Recruiting, HRIS, Computer Science, Technology, Finance, Human Resources