HCM Workday Specialist

EllisDon; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (Mississauga)

Job summary

EllisDon is hiring a Workday HCM Specialist to configure, maintain and optimize core HCM processes. You will work with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and IT to deliver scalable solutions and ensure data quality across the HR ecosystem.

You will support a hybrid work arrangement (Mississauga office two days per week) and occasional after-hours during system updates or peak activity. 3+ years of Workday Core HCM experience is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years configuring and supporting Workday Core HCM.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of Workday Core HCM configuration, processes, and staffing models.
• Experience partnering with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and IT teams.
• Troubleshooting complex configuration issues and data integrity concerns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, maintenance, and support of Workday Core HCM processes.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and IT to gather requirements and deliver scalable Workday solutions.
• Own and optimize HCM processes such as hiring, onboarding, job changes, transfers, promotions, terminations.
• Maintain Workday HCM configuration including supervisory organizations and job profiles.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate resolutions across functional areas.
• Monitor data quality and system integrity via audits and testing.
• Lead impact assessments, testing, and deployment for Workday releases.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and training materials.
• Provide guidance on Workday HCM functionality and best practices.
• Support a hybrid work environment with two days in Mississauga office and occasional after-hours.

Skills

HR processes

Cross‑functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in HR/IT/Business

Tools

Workday Core HCM

HRIS systems

Office Suite

Job description

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction.

To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

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.

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.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

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