About the Role
The IT Business Partner (HR) is responsible for aligning the global Human Resources organization with global IT capabilities. This role drives HR operational efficiency, talent experience, and digital transformation by translating HR business vision into a scalable technology roadmap and managing high-impact systems.
Responsibilities
- Build close relationships with global HR functional leads to understand their operational pain points and strategic technology needs.
- Lead detailed requirements gathering workshops with HR subject matter experts using Design Thinking, process mapping, and structured business analysis frameworks.
- Provide technical advisory and oversight on the configuration, integration, and administration of HR Information Systems (HRIS) and related applications.
- Analyze and evaluate existing global HR workflows and propose system-driven improvements and automation.
- Drive HR IT projects through their complete lifecycle in collaboration with IT PMO, internal technical teams, and external SaaS vendors.
- Research emerging trends in the HR technology landscape and work with key vendors to evaluate software and negotiate Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Proactively identify and assess how advanced capabilities like AI, ML, and NLP can be leveraged to enhance HR processes.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience and administration-level knowledge of major HR systems and platforms, such as SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central), Workday, Concur (Travel & Expense), ADP Payroll, or equivalent enterprise HCM solutions.
- Demonstrated strength in eliciting, documenting, and presenting business requirements.
- Experienced in performing objective process re-engineering to improve service delivery and maximize system utilization.
- Broad understanding of standard HR processes (hire-to-retire lifecycle), payroll processing rules, global compliance considerations, and data privacy regulations.
- Familiarity with modern AI use cases in Human Resources.
- Strong track record in project management, planning, and coordination across cross-functional teams and third-party SaaS vendors.
- High proficiency in critical thinking, negotiation, and creative problem-solving.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to convey technical concepts clearly to non-technical HR partners.
- Ability to present strategic plans to senior leadership.
- Proactive self-starter with an "owner's mindset", delivering high-quality work on time with meticulous attention to detail.
Skills
- HRIS Technical Expertise
- SAP SuccessFactors
- Workday
- Concur (Travel & Expense)
- ADP Payroll
- Business Analysis & Process Mapping
- HR Business Acumen
- AI & Innovation Mindset
- Project Management & Delivery
- Analytical & Communication Skills
- Work Ethics
Location
- Hybrid
- Canada
- Ontario
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10+ years of related IT experience on HR technology, HRIS implementation and corporate IT partnership.
- Proven track record of managing and administering cloud HR platforms and executing complex, cross-functional HR IT projects.
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or equivalent combination of work experience and education.
About the Company
- Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements.
- With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets.
- With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.
- Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC).
- ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech.
- CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises.
- Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.
- Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets.
- Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve.
- Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand.
- Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity.
- Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.
- We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
- Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
- Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
Equal Opportunity
- Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.
- Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
