Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, youll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You\'ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you\'ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
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REMOTE OPPORTUNITY - Across CANADA
The Sr. HR Systems Governance & Audit Consultant is a new addition to the HR Digital Solutions team and will be a key contributor that supports compliance and risk management for our global HR technologies. We are at a pivotal moment as we improve our existing HR technology infrastructure while shifting to a strengthened ecosystem of applications that supports the overall employee experience and future ways of working. This role will ensure that all HR systems and operational processes comply with internal policies and external regulatory requirements. This role involves managing risks, implementing control mechanisms, overseeing audit processes, and maintaining the integrity of our HR systems.
What will you do?
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with HR systems and processes
Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures
Regularly review and update risk management strategies to adapt to new challenges or changes in the regulatory environment
Interpret and translate HR governance requirements
Ensure adherence to governance standards for HR systems, including data privacy, security, and compliance
Develop and maintain governance frameworks for HR system operations
Collaborate with HR, IT, and other stakeholders to align HR system governance with overall organizational policies
Coordinate and lead internal and external audits for HR systems which includes but not limited to scope discussions, explain process controls, fulfilling evidence requests and leading recurring security and access audits
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements
Address audit findings and implement corrective actions to resolve compliance issues
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
Monitors and audits system changes to ensure system administrators are adhering to standards
Develop, implement, and communicate policies and procedures for HR system usage and data handling
Train and guide HR systems staff on compliance and risk management best practices
Remains abreast of evolving security trends, technologies, and laws (e.g. SOX, etc.) to recommend and implement changes as they arise
Prepare and present regular reports on risk assessment, audit results, and compliance status to senior management
Maintain comprehensive documentation of governance policies, audit trails, and risk management activities
Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective risk governance
Act as a liaison between the HR Systems team, internal audit, legal department, and external regulators
What do you need to succeed?
Proven relevant experience working in information security, process auditing, or other compliance related area, preferably in HR systems or a similar IT domain
IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) principles, standards, and best practices (e.g. risk management, governance, information security controls, etc.)
ITIL Certification or related experience in risk management for cloud technologies
Workday experience preferred
Strong understanding of HR systems, data privacy laws, and compliance regulations
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to interact with a wide range of management levels throughout the organization coupled with a strong ability to influence others
Strong systems acumen to quickly learn and adapt to a variety of systems
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
What's in it for you?
Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
Time off giving you the flexibility to focus on the moments that matter
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Were honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada
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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
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At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range: 82,000/82 000 - 135,000/135 000
Job Category: Human Resources
Posting End Date: 05/05/2024