Senior Specialist, HR Operations, CBA

Accountabilities: Coordinate the implementation of negotiated collective agreement changes across approximately 70 bargaining units, ensuring consistent execution and alignment with organizational priorities. Analyze ratified collective agreements to identify their impacts on HR processes, payroll, benefits, scheduling, workforce management, and HR technology systems. Translate collective agreement provisions into clear business and system requirements to support accurate implementation across cross-functional teams. Manage end-to-end implementation activities, ensuring deliverables meet established service level agreements and operational timelines. Develop detailed implementation plans covering timelines, dependencies, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies. Monitor project progress, testing activities, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution to ensure negotiated changes are deployed accurately and on schedule. Lead process improvement initiatives by introducing standardized procedures, templates, and automation opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, compliance, and scalability. Develop and deliver communication, training, and change management strategies to prepare stakeholders, encourage adoption, and support successful implementation. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. At least 5 years of experience in Labour Relations, Human Resources, Project Management, HR Operations, HRIS, or a related field. Experience working in complex, highly unionized environments involving multiple collective agreements and bargaining units. Demonstrated ability to interpret and administer collective agreements and support the implementation of negotiated changes. Proven project management experience, including coordinating multiple stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and delivering within tight timelines. Strong experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Human Resources, Labour Relations, Payroll, Operations, and Technology teams. Ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence stakeholders at different organizational levels. Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, including standardization, simplification, and automation initiatives. Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear, practical guidance. Experience with Workday is considered a strong asset. Benefits Target hiring salary range of CAD $85,321.60 to $106,641.60. Maximum salary of CAD $127,982.40. Salary placement depends on market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate's relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. Remote work arrangement. Full-time, fixed-term employment through December 2027. Reasonable accommodations are available to candidates who require support during the recruitment process.