IT Applications Manager - Administrative Support Solutions

Sonepar

  • Laval, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
About Us:Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by 9 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 8 provinces.We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.comWhat's In It For You?
  • You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
  • You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
  • A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
  • We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
  • An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.
The IT Applications Manager - Administrative Support Solutions is responsible for leading the delivery, performance, and evolution of enterprise systems supporting corporate functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Internal Communications, and Compliance. This individual partners with stakeholders across corporate services to ensure operational effectiveness through digital solutions, including ERP financial modules, HRIS, legal matter management systems, document control platforms, and communication portals. The manager ensures these systems are stable, secure, compliant, and aligned with evolving business needs.Major Responsibilities:
  • Lead the support, enhancement, and roadmap planning for administrative applications including financial systems (AP/AR, GL, fixed assets), HRIS, payroll, intranet, and legal tech platforms
  • Translate business requirements into functional capabilities that improve workflows, compliance, and data integrity
  • Manage application lifecycle processes, including vendor coordination, upgrades, testing, and change control
  • Ensure cross-platform integration between administrative tools and broader enterprise systems (ERP, BI, CRM, etc.)
  • Collaborate with corporate stakeholders and IT peers to support strategic initiatives such as process automation and regulatory compliance
  • Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and user feedback to drive a high-performing and user-centric application environment
  • Stay current with emerging tools, legal and financial compliance trends, and best practices in back-office digital transformation
Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience managing IT applications supporting Finance, HR, and other corporate departments
  • Solid understanding of data privacy, labor laws, internal controls, and SOX or equivalent requirements
  • Strong analytical, communication, and vendor management skills
  • Experience with ERP financial modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), HR platforms (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, ADP), and compliance/legal tools
  • Proven success in working with stakeholders in finance, HR, and legal to deliver scalable and compliant solutions
Benefits & Perks
  • We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
  • Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents' needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
  • Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
  • Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.
More information on Sonepar Canada:Website:Twitter:LinkedIn:Youtube:Check out Sonepar Canada on Facebook!Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times' 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it's essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.Next steps:
We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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