HRIS Analyst (Benefits and Reporting)

Are you an experienced professional with strong attention to detail and have the ability to maintain data, logs, reports, documentation and records in a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)? Our HRIS Analyst position might be just what you’re looking for!

Reporting to the Supervisor, HRIS and Benefits the HRIS Analyst maintains, updates and validates data in the HRIS system; prepares human resources and payroll source documentation and records; and provides assistance and advice on benefit plans, Municipal Pension Plan, collective agreements, human resources policies, procedures and records. With your ability to exercise considerable independence of judgement and action, you will be able process day-to-day work and unusual system problems and policy matters. In this role, you will maintain user and system manuals; recommends improvements or modifications to existing procedures; work alongside IT staff regarding system changes; performs audits of internal and external data; validates data entries and maintains related control logs, diaries and records for audit trail purposes. You will have the opportunity to generate and distribute standard and custom reports such as seniority lists, benefit plan statistics and analyses, wage and salary surveys and contract wage increases, as scheduled or upon request; and preparing confidential labour relations statistics and costing data. Other responsibilities for this position include updating changes in employee status and benefits; calculating and coding benefits such as annual vacation and sick leave entitlements; tracks auxiliary parttime and temporary hours for probation, benefits and seniority purposes; and assisting in establishing pay steps and monitoring increment dates. You will take the lead in initiating notices for increments, performance appraisals, benefit plan enrollments and related activities while monitoring the progress of the necessary approval procedures to ensure completion. In addition, you will prepare and maintain variety of confidential human resources and payroll related files; provide assistance and advice to a variety of internal and external contacts related to the work performed. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a Diploma or certificate program in Human Resources supplemented by courses in related software applications plus a minimum of 3 years’ related experience (preferably 5+ years) in either human resources or payroll data processing with a major on-line payroll/human resources system or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. This role requires considerable knowledge of the department's HRIS, preferably SAP, and of departmental policies, rules, regulations and procedures applicable to the work performed along with the methods and procedures applicable to the documentation, calculation and processing of benefits and entitlements. Furthermore, knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, arithmetic and of modern office methods and procedures; and of the operations and functions of client departments as they pertain to placement of staff and of the operation of the Payroll Section of the Finance Department. To be successful in this position you will have the ability to perform variety of technical human resource duties under established guidelines; apply the terms of collective agreements as they relate to the work performed; to exercise tact and discretion in processing confidential matters and materials; and perform all duties with minimal supervision. This role also requires superior clerical aptitude and skill in the use of common office applications.

This is a temporary full time opportunity until November 30, 2028.

Please submit your application no later than Friday, November 20, 2026.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.