Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Manager, Workday Programs to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion - with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands - is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us - and the environment that sustains us - are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here's the scoop - Summary

The Manager, Workday Programs will be responsible for project management support for the Champion integration into Mars Benefits, Payroll & Workday system and the ongoing maintenance post go-live.

The successful candidate will represent Champion on the Project team and collaborate with Mars Global Services, P&O Solutions, Payroll & Benefits teams. The position plays a key role in advocating for the Champion Associate experience within the Workday system and the Total Rewards transition.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in leading org-wide initiatives supported by strong change management. This individual will have strong influence and collaboration skills and be known for proposing simple and transparent practices in order to fuel a high-performance culture which positively impacts attraction, retention and engagement.

Job Duties
Project & Stakeholder Management

• Represent Champion on Project team; advocating for the best solution forward as it pertains to Benefits, Payroll & the Workday system.
• Coordinate communications and actions with other Project team members in areas related to People Workstream (e.g., Finance, DT, Commercial, Benefits, payroll vendors).
• Escalate issues, risks, delays of the project as
• Escalate needs of additional resources for the different areas supporting the
• Act as liaison between Champion and Mars P&O teams to evaluate and determine go-forward strategy for benefits, payroll, system, and program alignment.

HRIS (Workday) Management & Implementation:

• Oversee the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of Workday (HRIS), ensuring it meets the needs of the organization.
• Maintain optimal function of the HRIS, which may include installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrade to applications, systems, and modules.
• Lead the team in developing and maintaining HRIS documentation, including user guides, process workflows, and system configurations.
• Manage permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for

Training & Process Optimization

• Manage the team to provide training and support to HR staff and end users on Workday functionality and best practices.
• Routinely conduct audits and assessments of all HR business processes to ensure they are serving the organization.
• Manage the process and approach for collecting, organizing, and storing information / data /

Benefits & Change Management

• Execute strategic benefits initiatives that align with organizational objectives, ensuring the overall attractiveness and competitiveness of the employee benefits package.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate organizational shifts, proactively ensuring successful adoption of business transformative initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree/diploma and/or certificate in Human Resources
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Human Resource position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with HR Systems, Benefit programs in the US & Canada, and Payroll
• Depth in understanding of corporate HRIS systems, HR Processes, Benefits &
• Strong project management skills to lead highly complex, org-wide
• Proven success in leading and influencing across multiple stakeholders to make decisions and implement change.
• Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Good organization skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Capable of establishing priorities
• Motivated, energetic, goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic and positive team
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: Competitive wages that give financial peace of mind, 401k with company match.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free bag of premium pet food each month.

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.