Lead, People Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of Workday security, configuration, and integrations within the People Systems environment.

• Model security groups, domain and business process security policies, role assignments, proxy access, and delegation access.

• Lead security and data audits, analyze access patterns, remediate exceptions, enforce least-privilege access, and maintain segregation of duties.

• Manage Core HCM and Advanced Comp configuration, encompassing organizations, staffing models, job and compensation structures, hierarchies, and worker data integrity.

• Design, create, and sustain inbound and outbound integrations utilizing EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, Orchestration, and Workday web services.

• Ensure the security and reliability of integrations, including ISUs, integration system security groups, credential management, monitoring, and alerting.

• Oversee integrations with identity providers, applicant tracking, benefits carriers, finance, and internal tools in collaboration with Engineering and IT.

• Conduct impact analysis and regression testing for Workday feature releases and internal modifications.

• Convert business requirements into scalable system designs and document configuration decisions.

• Foster relationships with partner teams and translate technical configurations into business requirements.

• Collaborate with Legal, Security, and Compliance regarding People data handling, regulatory, privacy, and audit responsibilities.

• Support change management through communication, documentation, and enablement materials.

• Configure alerts, scheduled reports, and report security.

• Identify and resolve system and integration issues down to the root cause.

• Discover opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and process optimization within People Systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience as a Workday Business Systems Analyst or Workday Integrations specialist.

• Workday Pro accreditations or Workday partner certifications in HCM, Security, and/or Integrations.

• Practical experience in building and supporting Workday integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, and web services.

• Proficient knowledge of XML, XSLT, JSON, and API authentication patterns.

• Familiarity with Workday Extend, Orchestrate, or advanced reporting beyond the standard report writer.

• Experience utilizing AI tools within HRIS or People operations tasks.

• Background in supporting audits or controls work (SOC 2, SOX, or equivalent) in a regulated setting is advantageous.

• Experience in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

• Strong technical expertise, including comprehension of Workday architecture, security models, and integration methodologies.

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with exceptional documentation abilities and a commitment to process excellence.

• Capability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and life insurance.

• Long-term group savings with employer match, facilitated through Wealthsimple for Business.

• 20 vacation days annually.

• 4 wellness days each year.

• Unlimited sick and mental health days each year.*

• Opportunity to work outside of Canada for up to 90 days each year.*

• Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS.

• Equity compensation for permanent employees.

• Flexible and competitive compensation bands.

• Accessible hiring experience with accommodations throughout the interview process.