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Human Resources Systems Specialist

STEMCELL Technologies Inc Open · verified Oct 19, 2026
Canada - BC, Burnaby Full-time Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist

At a glance

Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at STEMCELL Technologies Inc. Canada - BC, Burnaby · full-time · CA$83,700–CA$125,500 base.

SalaryStated by STEMCELL Technologies Inc
CA$83,700 – CA$125,500
Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityMid-level
LocationCanada - BC, Burnaby
EmploymentFull-time
Base payCA$83,700–CA$125,500
PostedSep 14, 2026 · 5w ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Set up and test assigned HR system modules, including new features and changes
  • Guide HR system projects from requirements through launch, coordinating integrations and effects on other systems
  • Review business processes and propose changes that address specific needs and support ongoing improvement
  • Show stakeholders how system updates can enable enhancements and better processes
  • Keep system records current, with attention to data quality and documented business processes

What you bring

  • At least five years administering, maintaining, and implementing Workday
  • Two or more years of progressive experience in human resources
  • Post-secondary education in human resources or a related subject from a recognized institution

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits someone with substantial Workday experience who can lead system work across teams and explain enhancements to stakeholders. It is a full-time position in Canada.

From the employer

Job Description Summary

Support our HR team as a Human Resources Systems Specialist! In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation of new and complex functionality of our HR Systems. You will lead the systems portion of strategic and/or cross departmental projects including system releases/upgrades, enhancements, process redesign, new modules, being fully responsible for integrations and downstream impacts to other systems across the company. Additional responsibilities include complex system security, end user set up and training and advanced report writing.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative and multidisciplinary team that’s working on innovative solutions for the biotech industry!

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Configure and test all functionality for assigned modules

  • Work with cross-functional teams to lead requirements gathering, design, build, testing, and deployment of new and existing HR system functionality, while managing all downstream impacts and integrations; consult on enterprise system implementations, participate in vendor selection, and manage the RFP process

  • Analyze business processes to identify and propose new business process or program changes to address business specific requirements and provide continuous improvement

  • Educate stakeholders on enhancement opportunities and process improvements through new functionality delivered during system updates

  • Maintain system documentation, in particular with respect to maintaining data quality and business process documentation

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Knowledge and Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources

  • 5+ years of Workday administration, maintenance and implementation

  • Completed post-secondary education in Human Resources or related from a recognized institution

#NonBench

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

$83,700.00 - $125,500.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

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