Workday Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive Workday implementations and integrations, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to best practices, and alignment with organizational objectives.

• Act as a reliable Workday consultant for HR, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Finance teams—transforming requirements into scalable configurations, reports, and dashboards.

• Lead initiatives aimed at continuous improvement: enhance workflows, minimize manual processes, and utilize Workday’s self-service features to increase efficiency and user engagement.

• Build robust relationships across global teams—collaborating with executives, functional experts, IT partners, and third-party vendors to nurture a cooperative, solution-focused environment.

• Mentor and guide junior HRIS analysts: impart knowledge, develop training materials, and support career growth—fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

• Create comprehensive project plans, timelines, and communication strategies to achieve milestones.

• Manage risk and change controls, promptly escalating issues to stakeholders.

• Configure HCM modules including Core HCM, Benefits, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence, and Compensation.

• Evaluate current configurations; suggest and implement process enhancements.

• Facilitate design workshops, requirements sessions, and user acceptance testing.

• Develop and present training materials, job aids, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

• Monitor system performance; recommend enhancements to automate processes.

• Stay updated on Workday releases and industry trends; lead the adoption of new features.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

• Preferred: Workday certifications (Core HCM, Benefits, Integrations, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence, Advanced Compensation, or Talent).

• 5–8 years of practical Workday implementation and support experience in a consulting or in-house HRIS role.

• Proven ability to deliver end-to-end Workday projects on time and within budget.

• Strong complex problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management: capable of negotiating, influencing, and presenting at all organizational levels.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences effectively.

• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

• Adaptable under pressure, able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Advanced proficiency in Workday security, reporting (Custom and Table), integrations (EIB, Core Connectors), and associated technologies.

• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and data integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are customized to your country to best suit your lifestyle.

• Grow Your Career: Fast-track your success (and keep pace with the future) with formal programs focused on leadership and professional development, along with numerous on-demand courses.

• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Enhance your financial, physical, and mental health through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s more than just a phrase; we succeed by valuing every voice. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equal growth and development opportunities.

• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Connect with new colleagues within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.

• Connect with Your Community: Engage in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, such as business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.