Lead, Workday HCM (Comp & Ben)

Saint Elizabeth; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare social enterprise in Markham is seeking a skilled Lead, Workday HCM to drive HR technology transformation. The ideal candidate will manage the full lifecycle of Workday HCM, focusing on Compensation, Benefits, and Absence modules. You will collaborate with HR and IT to implement solutions, mentor team members, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Workday HCM, with 3 years in Compensation, Benefits, and Absence.
• Experience as a business analyst during Workday implementations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of Workday HCM lifecycle.
• Coordinate and deliver key tasks in Workday projects.
• Drive change management and resolution activities.

Skills

Workday HCM expertise

Compensation and Benefits

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, IT, Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Job description

Join us in re-imagining health care with the largest social enterprise in Canada. SE Health is leading a multi-year enterprise transformation project that leverages human-centered design to be at the forefront of innovation within the healthcare sector. As a leader in home care, we are expanding and enhancing our capabilities to provide personalized experiences using new platforms and cloud-native architectures, ensuring privacy and security by design. Our transformation is grounded in guiding principles drive to ensure that we prioritize team decisions, long-term planning, process standardization, data-driven insights, and balanced user adoption. If you are driven by the desire to have an impact, change the world of health care and shape the future, we invite you to be part of our journey.

Are you ready to champion transformative HR technology initiatives? We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional for the position of Lead, Workday HCM. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with deep expertise in Compensation, Benefits, and Absence modules, who thrive in dynamic environments implementing and optimizing Workday solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle management of Workday HCM, with emphasis on Compensation, Benefits, and Absence modules.
• Act as the primary liaison between HR, IT, and business units to translate complex organizational needs into effective Workday solutions, mirroring the consultative approach of a Business Transformation Leader
• Coordinate and deliver key tasks in all phases of Workday projects, including discovery, requirements gathering, gap analysis, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and user adoption.
• Support and facilitate system integrations and data migrations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless operation across HR systems.
• Develop and maintain robust business process documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer resources for HR and system users.
• Oversee system security, user roles, and permissions, following best practices for safeguarding sensitive people data.
• Drive the execution of change management, risk assessment, and issue resolution activities associated with Workday implementations and ongoing enhancements.
• Mentor Workday analysts and project team members, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Deliver high-quality reporting and analytics for Compensation, Benefits, and Absence providing actionable insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, policies, and standards affecting HR technology operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday HCM, including at least 3 years specializing in Compensation, Benefits, and Absence.
• Direct experience performing the duties of a business analyst or specialist during Workday implementations, including requirements gathering, system configuration, and testing.
• Proven record of leading Workday projects or teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Exceptional analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to navigate and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Workday certification(s) in Compensation, Benefits, or Absence highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ESA regulations, data privacy, and HR compliance best practices.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of HR technology transformation and make a lasting impact on the organization.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive team, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
• Shape the future of how we use technology to empower our people and deliver value across the business.

If you are ready to bring your Workday expertise and leadership skills to a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for Lead, Workday HCM. Take the next step in your career and help us build the future of HR technology.

Why Join SE Health?

• Competitive Compensation – Enjoy a Total Rewards package including salary, benefits, pension, performance incentives, on demand pay, car loan support and exclusive staff perks.
• Flexibility & Support – Our SE Flex program offers a unique hybrid model with work-from-home options, flexible scheduling, and a supportive culture to help you thrive.
• Meaningful Impact – As a Social Enterprise, your work directly supports improving lives across Canada. Your voice matters, and innovation is encouraged.
• Growth & Development – Access tuition assistance, training, and career advancement opportunities across our growing organization.

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing.We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team [e-mail] your earliest convenience.