Hybrid Workday HCM Specialist – Core HR & Systems

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

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.