HR Systems Consultant

southlake; Newmarket; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

HOOPP pension plan

Wellness initiatives including on-site

Job summary

Southlake Health is seeking an HR Systems Consultant for its Workday platform to optimize HR processes and deliver solutions that enhance the employee experience. You will collaborate across HR, IT, and external vendors to drive digital transformation.

Responsibilities include configuring Workday modules, managing changes, and delivering analytics and reports to support strategic decisions. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with health benefits and pension plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience supporting HR systems; Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting HR business processes, data management, system enhancements, and operational improvements.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data governance principles, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, validate, and support Workday modules (Core HCM, Talent, Learning).
• Manage and document system configuration changes with governance controls.
• Troubleshoot system issues with stakeholders and vendors.
• Partner with PCEx team to align HR systems with HR strategies and business requirements.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to Workday users.
• Coordinate updates, enhancements, and optimizations with internal and external partners.
• Support Workday releases, upgrades, regression testing, and post-implementation activities.
• Develop dashboards and analytics to support compliance and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve system utilization and data quality.
• Collaborate on new module implementations and integrations with other hospital systems.

Skills

HR systems

Workday

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in HR/Business Admin/IS

Tools

Workday

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Category: Professional

Hospital Location: Newmarket ON

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Number of Positions: 1

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $50.53 - $60.07

Why Join Our Team?

A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.

Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

At Southlake, we're committed to creating exceptional experiences for our people through innovative processes, technology, and continuous improvement. As an HR Systems Consultant, you will play a key role in the development, optimization, and ongoing management of Southlake's Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, primarily Workday.

In this role, you will ensure system configurations, enhancements, and integrations support business needs while maintaining data integrity, operational efficiency, and a seamless employee experience. Acting as a trusted partner across Human Resources, Information Technology, and external vendors, you will help drive digital transformation initiatives and support the broader People, Culture & Experience (PCEx) team through process optimization, analytics, and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for improving HR processes and delivering solutions that enable organizational success. What you'll be doing:

• Configure, test, validate, and support Workday modules, including Core HCM, Talent, and Learning.
• Manage and document system configuration changes, ensuring adherence to established governance and change management protocols.
• Troubleshoot system issues and collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve them efficiently.
• Partner with PCEx team members to ensure system functionality aligns with HR strategies, business requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to Workday users across the organization.
• Serve as a key liaison between HR, IT, and external partners to coordinate system updates, enhancements, and ongoing optimization efforts.
• Support Workday releases, upgrades, regression testing, and post-implementation activities.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics to support operational effectiveness, compliance requirements, and strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve system utilization, streamline processes, and enhance data quality and reporting capabilities.
• Participate in the evaluation, implementation, and rollout of new modules, features, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure integrations with other hospital systems operate effectively and reliably.
• Contribute to HR technology projects and continuous improvement initiatives that advance Southlake's digital transformation strategy.

What you bring:

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience supporting, administering, or configuring HR systems, with Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting HR business processes, data management, system enhancements, and operational improvements.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data governance principles, and best practices.
• Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience with system configuration, reporting, dashboards, and data management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

Assets

• Experience in project management, business analysis, Lean methodologies, or process improvement initiatives.
• Workday certification(s) or advanced Workday experience.
• Experience working in healthcare, hospital, or broader public-sector organizations.
• Familiarity with HR system integrations, reporting tools, and workforce analytics.

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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