IT Application Support Analyst

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. The corporate IT department is currently recruiting for an
Application Support Analyst - Human Resources.
This position is based at our corporate office in downtown
Vancouver, BC.
*You'll Do:*
The Application Support Analyst, Human Resources, is responsible for supporting stable, consistent business operations enabled by a suite of applications. This role serves as the primary point of contact to address user issues, monitor application health and assist in troubleshooting efforts.

Working closely with the HR business team, they will develop and maintain a strong understanding of business processes and how these processes are executed in various applications.

• Monitor and support daily transaction processing.
• Respond to issues reported by users by troubleshooting and achieving resolution.
• Provide information to application support teams to facilitate root cause analysis and prevent future application errors, data discrepancies, and integration failures
• Support application enhancement and business process improvement by collaborating with business analysts and cross-functional teams to address business and adoption issues, including user experience, data flows, and business process flows
• Communicate application problems and issues to key stakeholders, including management, development teams, end users, and unit leaders.
• Support month-end and quarter-end closing activities by ensuring transaction continuity across integrated systems through reconciliation and completeness monitoring.
• Maintain existing knowledge base articles and document new articles to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Provide new hire training for end users and ongoing training for new application functionality and best practices.
• Support projects to enhance and optimize applications, implement applications at additional business units and integrate new applications to achieve business outcomes
• Create test plans and execute functional testing of new features, bug fixes or other application updates.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing of new features, bug fixes or other application updates.
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity testing.

*You Have:*

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting Human Capital Management ("HCM") applications
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with UKG Pro, including security administration. Prior experience with UKG Workforce Management a plus.
• Hands-on experience and proficiency with Cognos BI reports, including user experience design
• Working knowledge of human resources processes including payroll, time and attendance, benefits, recruiting, and learning management.
• Basic understanding of security and compliance requirements such as SOX and HIPAA
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage work across multiple teams and projects

*What We Offer:*

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position is $75,000 - $105,000, which may vary depending on location, education, and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

Your Workplace Location:
Life in Vancouver, BC
Our Vancouver corporate office is located in one of the most vibrant, diverse, and scenic cities in the world. With mild weather, cultural richness, and access to breathtaking outdoor activities, Vancouver offers an exceptional quality of life for professionals and their families.

*What We Offer:*

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position is $75,000 - $105,000, and varies depending on location, education, and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

*About Us:*
Today, West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, which promotes sustainable forest practices in its operations. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

*Diversity:*
At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual's unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

*Sustainability*
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West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

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