Product Owner (HR Technology - Dayforce Time & Attendance)

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The IT Product Owner, HR Technology is accountable for end-to-end ownership, configuration, and continuous improvement of Human Resources technology solutions, with primary accountability for Dayforce Time & Attendance and payroll-adjacent capabilities.

This role serves as the single functional owner for assigned HR systems and acts as the primary liaison between Human Resources, Payroll, Operations, Digital Products, IT, and third-party vendors. The position balances product ownership responsibilities with hands-on operational accountability to ensure system stability, regulatory compliance, and business-readiness within a complex, unionized, and highly operational environment.

The Product Owner operates within an Agile delivery model and contributes to the delivery of scalable, secure, and user-focused solutions that support Air Canada’s workforce and operational objectives.

Product Ownership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing functional leadership and decision-making related to system capabilities and enhancements.

• Ensure backlog is aligned with stakeholder needs and product manager vision to maximize the value delivered by the team.

• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to collect and use information for improved operational performance in the Air Canada Corporate Space with a focus on time and attendance.

• Assess, document, and communicate business, operational, and compliance impacts of proposed system changes.

Dayforce Functional & Operational Ownership

• Own functional configuration of Dayforce Time & Attendance, including pay rules, work schedules, time policies, attendance rules, and time-off programs.

• Responsible for day-to-day time administration activities, exception management, punch corrections, and support for complex scheduling scenarios.

• Maintain Dayforce security and role-based access related to time entry, approvals, and reporting.

• Serve as the escalation point for complex or high-risk issues related to Time & Attendance functionality.

Compliance, Controls & Reporting

• Ensure system configurations comply with employment standards, collective agreements, payroll governance, and internal control