Full-Time
HRIS Senior Advisor
Workday
Saputo
5,001-10,000 employees
Global dairy processor expanding through acquisitions
Compensation Overview
CA$80.1k - CA$105.2k/yr
Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC, Canada
Hybrid
Three days per week are not specified; the role permits remote work once per week.
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
- Three to five years of hands-on Workday configuration and support, including knowledge of Workday Human Capital Management, Recruitment, Reporting, and Security.
- Three to five years of experience as a Business Analyst or in an HR systems-related position, with knowledge of HR principles, practices, and processes gained through close collaboration with HR business partners.
- A track record of business analysis and recommendations, with the ability to quantify and demonstrate business process efficiencies.
- Ability to manage changes effectively and identify business process and systems impacts.
- Experience supporting change management efforts, including training, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
- Understanding of lean or agile management principles is an asset.
- Ability to communicate technical or business information to non-technical audiences, executives, and leadership teams in layman's terms.
- Advanced user skills with the Microsoft suite, especially Excel.
- Strong analytical, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills in French and English; Spanish is ideally required.
- Participate in supporting the implementation and configuration of HR systems that reinforce the company's strategic direction.
- Provide support and ongoing knowledge transfer to different HR teams to promote optimal system use.
- Partner with HR and support Recruitment, Human Capital Management, Reporting, and Security, as well as IT and Operations teams, to innovate through automation, continuous improvement, and systems enhancements.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for existing Human Capital Management, Recruitment, Reporting, data loads, including Enterprise Interface Builder, and Security applications and related business processes.
- Partner with HR, Operations, and IT teams to ensure alignment, delivery, maintenance, and evolution of HR systems.
- Gather business requirements and solve problems with business stakeholders; serve as the primary point of contact for data gathering, testing, and internal systems teams.
- Ensure data accuracy and seamless ongoing enhancements of new Workday features and functionality for Reporting, Security, and Human Capital Management.
- Provide ongoing support to end users at all management levels across multiple countries, divisions, facilities, locations, and employee self-service and management self-service functions.
- Resolve issues and participate in implementing corrective action plans in collaboration with required stakeholders.
- Document recommendations on best practices for standardization and processing efficiencies, as well as test scripts, and participate in test cycles.
- Document business processes and procedures and publish online help documentation on SharePoint.
- Provide HR metrics, key performance indicator dashboards, and consistent HR business measures to the senior leadership team.
- Conduct data integrity checks, audits, and reporting.
- Contribute to change management activities by communicating and educating the key user network and impacted population about systems and business process changes.
- Keep up with the latest Workday improvements using Workday Community.
Saputo is a global dairy processor producing cheese (including mozzarella), milk, and other dairy ingredients for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. It grows by running plants acquired over decades and selling products through a worldwide network of facilities. The company expanded from a family business in Montreal into a multinational with a history of acquisitions, including a US entry and a 1997 IPO that funded more growth. Its goal is to be a leading, globally trusted dairy supplier by leveraging scale, integrated operations, and a steady stream of acquisitions.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1954
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 14, 2026, Lactalis sale unlocks about C$1.85 billion for buybacks and acquisitions.
- Q1 2027 adjusted EBITDA rose nearly 8% to C$427 million on August 6, 2026.
- June 2026 Argentina proceeds cut debt to 1.47x EBITDA and lifted dividends 5%.
What critics are saying
- Closing the UK sale by Q1 2027 needs regulatory approval; antitrust delays can reprice deals.
- Q1 2027 revenue was C$4.42 billion, and profit dropped to C$3 million.
- If North American margins slip, branded cheese loses pricing power and cash generation.
What makes Saputo unique
- Cathedral City, Wensleydale, and Country Life gave Saputo UK shelf dominance until August 2026.
- Saputo sells branded cheese, fluid milk, and ingredients across Canada, the U.S., and Australia.
- Its 1954 family cheesemaking roots still anchor a disciplined acquisition-and-integration playbook.
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↑ 9%Saputo set to sell U.K. dairy business to Lactalis. Major Canadian dairy firm seeks 'financial flexibility' for growth. The Canadian dairy firm billed as the leading maker of branded cheese and dairy spreads in the United Kingdom is set to sell its U.K. business for about C$1.85 billion. Montreal-based Saputo said Friday it has a "definitive agreement" in place to sell its U.K. dairy division to France's Groupe Lactalis, placing its enterprise value at about £988 million. WHY IT MATTERS: Coming off years of worldwide expansion via acquisitions, one of Canada's biggest dairy processors now seeks to improve its "financial flexibility." Typically ranked among the top 10 dairy processors in the world - a list on which Lactalis generally places first - Saputo said it expects to use proceeds from the deal to "further enhance the company's financial flexibility and provide additional capacity to accelerate growth." The latest in a string of divestments. Since going public in 1997, Saputo expanded aggressively through acquisitions in Canada and internationally. Earlier this year, though, it sold off an 80 per cent stake in its Argentina business and sold its share in a joint dairy venture in Australia to Danone. In 2024 Saputo also sold two Australian dairy plants and closed two plants in Wisconsin. "Today's announcement reflects a disciplined step to refine our global footprint and sharpen our focus on platforms where Saputo competes from a position of strength," Saputo CEO Carl Colizza said in a release Friday. The company said it will continue to "actively evaluate opportunities to deploy capital in support of its strategic priorities, including organic investments and capital projects, and strategic acquisitions." The U.K. deal with Lactalis, pending regulatory approvals, is expected to close sometime before April next year. U.K. business includes multiple plants, brands. Saputo first entered the U.K. market in 2019, when it bought Dairy Crest Group, followed in 2021 by deals for cheesemaker Wensleydale Dairy Products and dairy-alternatives maker Bute Island Foods. The combined U.K. business today includes five plants and brands such as Cathedral City, Country Life, Wensleydale, Davidstow and Clover, which it said generated a combined $1.2 billion in revenue over the past four quarters. Saputo had also taken the Cathedral City cheese brand to wider markets, introducing it in both Canada and the U.S. in 2020. In its fiscal year ending March 31, Saputo worldwide booked $672 million in net earnings on $17.55 billion in revenues, up from a net loss of $176 million on slightly higher revenues of $17.81 billion in its fiscal 2025. It noted in its annual report at the time it "took decisive action to refine our global platform." Earlier this month, it reported net earnings of $3 million on $4.42 billion in revenues for its first quarter ending June 30, down from $165 million on $4.36 billion in the year-earlier Q1. Get more in your inbox Free - Unsubscribe anytime
Lactalis acquires Saputo dairy brands. 14 August 2026 Lactalis takes over Saputo including Cathedral City. DAIRY firm Lactalis has acquired the UK dairy brands from Canadian dairy group Saputo Inc. including major cheese ranges such as Cathedral City and Wensleydale Creamery. Deeply rooted in British heritage, the UK dairy brands have held a place in households across the country for decades now. Cathedral City has been a firm favourite of British consumers for 60 years in particular, having established itself as the UK's favourite cheddar brand, says Lactalis. Included in the full agreement between the two dairy firms, Lactalis will take on ownership for the following brands: - Cathedral City. - Davidstow cheddar cheese. - Wensleydale Creamery, including Yorkshire Wensleydale with Protected Geographical Indication status. - Country Life butter. - Utterly Butterly spread. Emmanuel Besnier, chairman at Lactalis, said: "This acquisition marks a key milestone in Lactalis' development in the United Kingdom. By welcoming famous brands and recognised expertise into the group, we are strengthening our position in the UK market and reaffirming our commitment to providing consumers with high-quality dairy products."
Canadian dairy giant Saputo has agreed to sell its UK dairy operations to French rival Lactalis in a landmark deal. The Cathedral City and Clover producer has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its UK dairy division for approximately £988 million. Saputo's divestment will see five manufacturing facilities and popular brands including Cathedral City, Wensleydale, Davidstow, Clover and Country Life transferred to the Lactalis portfolio. According to its own estimates, the Montréal-based firm's UK dairy arm generated approximately US$1.2 billion in revenue over the last four quarters, representing about 7% of its consolidated revenue. The deal is expected to be finalised by the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Saputo said the proceeds from the sale will help enhance its financial flexibility and growth capacity. In a statemen given to the press, it added that it would "evaluate opportunities to deploy capital for organic investments, capital projects, and strategic acquisitions while maintaining focus on returns and long-term value creation." Carl Colizza, president and chief executive of Saputo, said: "Today's announcement reflects a disciplined step to refine its global footprint and sharpen its focus on platforms where Saputo competes from a position of strength. "The value to be realized recognizes the expertise of the UK team, the quality of the operations, and the market position of these leading brands. This transaction reinforces our strategic focus and enhances our financial flexibility as we continue to create long-term shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation." He added: "We are profoundly grateful to our colleagues in the United Kingdom for their dedication and contributions to Saputo. We look forward to seeing these strong assets and brands continue to build on their market positions under new ownership." Saputo is among the top 10 dairy processors globally, producing cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products and dairy ingredients. Prior to the sale, the company was the leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads in the UK. Saputo's decision to withdraw from the British dairy market comes after a tough period for the firm, marked by high global inflation, rising operational costs and reduced consumer spending. Last year, it downsized its UK dairy presence when it exited the local infant formula market altogether. Related topics. 25-Jun-2026 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton The front-of-pack labelling scheme is facing a legal challenge over its algorithm changes
Saputo to sell U.K. operations to Lactalis for around $1.86 billion. Deal includes five manufacturing facilities and local brands Daniel Johnson for The Canadian Press Saputo Inc. says it has agreed to sell its dairy division in the United Kingdom to Lactalis for roughly $1.86 billion. The Montreal-based company said the deal includes five manufacturing facilities, along with its local brands such as Cathedral City, Wensleydale, Davidstow, Clover and Country Life. Saputo said its U.K. operations have generated around $1.2 billion in revenue over the past four quarters, which represents about seven per cent of its total revenue. "This transaction reinforces our strategic focus and enhances our financial flexibility as we continue to create long-term shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation," Saputo president and chief executive Carl Colizza said in a news release Friday (Aug. 14). The company expects the sale to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027 and says it is subject to certain conditions, including regulatory approvals. RBC analyst Irene Nattel said in a note to investors Friday that she views the move as positive. She said that while the U.K. segment "enjoys a position of branded product leadership, it has also struggled with reconstituting profitability." "Today's announcement crystallizes value for this segment at a level slightly above (Saputo's) entry value in 2019 and at a multiple above (Saputo's) current valuation," she said. Saputo announced a deal earlier this year to sell an 80 per cent stake in its dairy division in Argentina to Gloria Foods, the dairy and food holding company of Grupo Gloria. Last week, Saputo reported net earnings of $183 million during its first quarter, up from $157 million last year. That amounted to diluted net earnings per share of 45 cents, compared with 38 cents during the prior-year quarter. Saputo's revenue came in at $4.42 billion for the period ending June 30, rising year-over-year from $4.36 billion.
Saputo earnings surge ten percent on protein growth focus. Saputo fiscal 2026 EBITDA jumped 10.4% to C$1.66B as high-protein investments and plant modernizations drive operational efficiency. Capital expenditure rollouts deliver structural margin expansion while net leverage drops well below strategic targets. Adjusted EBITDA at Saputo climbed 10.4% year-on-year to C$1.66 billion for fiscal 2026, driven by strong North American volumes and robust international selling prices for specialty cheeses and dairy ingredients. Despite a 1.5% top-line revenue decline to C$17.55 billion caused by softer U.S. block market baselines, operating margins expanded by over 100 basis points to reach 9.5%. Higher throughput across automated processing units successfully offset lower domestic fluid prices, generating C$1.51 billion in operating cash flows. Modernization investments across primary operating divisions are yielding immediate operational efficiencies following the completion of major capital expenditure cycles. The strategic C$180 million expansion at the Waupun, Wisconsin facility raised high-protein ingredient capacity by approximately 35%, positioning the processor to capitalize on growing global demand for value-added fractions. Infrastructure consolidation, including the closure of legacy plants and the ramp-up of modernized distribution hubs, provided significant margin support across North American operations. International divisions delivered notable earnings expansion, led by a 20% EBITDA surge in Australia to C$162 million on stronger cheese and ingredient export realisations. European operations generated a 21% earnings gain to reach C$128 million, aided by streamlined cheese packaging footprint in the United Kingdom. These regional gains occurred alongside a portfolio refinement strategy that included divestments from non-core markets to concentrate resource allocation across four core operating platforms. Balance sheet deleveraging accelerates the company's flexibility for target-driven acquisitions and capital returns to shareholders. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA dropped to 1.47 times, falling well below the historical long-term leverage target of 2.25 times. Strong cash generation enabled C$679 million in share repurchases, alongside a 5% increase in the quarterly dividend payout, supported by low debt obligations and optimized working capital management. Strategic priorities moving into fiscal 2027 center on high-margin commercial segments, specifically protein ingredients, functional dairy items, and foodservice channels. Management is deploying predictive analytics, automated supply chain management, and target-driven M&A frameworks to maintain volume growth across primary markets. First-quarter momentum confirms sustained operational strength, with preliminary adjusted EBITDA rising nearly 8% year-on-year to C$427 million. You may be interested in. Legal Notice Related notes. Buy & sell dairy productos in. Join to.