Hcm Workday Specialist

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You as a HCM Workday Specialist will:
Lead the configuration, maintenance, and ongoing support of Workday Core HCM processes, including worker data, job and position management, supervisory organizations, staffing transactions, and organizational structures.
Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and IT teams to gather requirements, assess impacts, and deliver scalable Workday solutions that align with business needs and best practices.
Own and optimize key HCM business processes such as hiring, onboarding, job changes, transfers, promotions, terminations, and organizational assignments to ensure efficient workflows and a positive user experience.
Maintain foundational Workday HCM configuration, including supervisory organizations, job profiles, positions, worker types, staffing models, and related system objects that support accurate HR transactions.
Troubleshoot complex HCM issues, conduct root cause analysis, and coordinate resolutions across functional areas, including business processes, reporting, data integrity, and downstream system impacts.
Monitor and improve data quality and system integrity through audits, testing, exception reviews, and process improvement initiatives.
Lead impact assessments, testing, and deployment activities related to Workday releases, enhancements, and change requests affecting Core HCM and integrated modules such as Recruiting, Compensation, Absence, and Time Tracking.
Develop and maintain system documentation, training materials, and knowledge-sharing resources to support stakeholders, analysts, and end users.
Provide guidance and support on Workday HCM functionality, business processes, and best practices across the organization.
Support a hybrid work environment, with the ability to attend the Mississauga office two days per week and provide occasional after-hours support during system updates, critical incidents, or peak activity periods.
Is this role right for you?
3+ years of hands-on experience configuring and supporting Workday Core HCM.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Strong understanding of Workday Core HCM configuration, business processes, organizational structures, and staffing models.
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams including HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and IT.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex configuration issues, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve data integrity concerns.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective system solutions.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting Workday modules such as Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, or Recruiting is considered an asset.
Workday Core HCM training and/or certification is considered an asset.
Comfortable supporting testing, system releases, enhancements, and change management initiatives.
The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120, 000 CAD
EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes
everyone
, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be
your
commitment to Inclusive Diversity.
Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
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