Senior Manager, HR Systems

David Aplin Recruiting; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Peel Region, Mississauga, seeks a Senior Manager, HR Systems to lead their HR technology strategy and Workday configuration. This role involves managing a team, ensuring data privacy compliance, and enhancing HR processes. Candidates should have substantial HRIS experience, particularly in Workday, and proven leadership skills. Strong communication and project management abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HRIS experience with leadership role.
• Hands-on experience in Workday (HCM, Benefits, Compensation).
• Strong project management skills in HRIS implementations.

Responsibilities

• Execute HRIS roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Lead Workday configuration and optimization.
• Develop processes for efficient HR operations.

Skills

Workday expertise

HRIS project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

Power BI

Job description

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Senior Manager, HR Systems 150K base + bonus

As the Senior Manager, HR Systems, you will lead the HR technology strategy and execution, driving the design, configuration, and continuous improvement of the Workday platform. This strategic and hands-on leadership role is responsible for Workday configuration, system governance, reporting, and end-to-end process design—ensuring the technology infrastructure supports a seamless, world-class employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the HRIS roadmap aligned with business and People team priorities.
• Lead the configuration, optimization, and administration of Workday (including HCM, Benefits, Talent, Performance, and Compensation modules).
• Ensure all HR technology solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with data privacy and governance standards.
• Act as the lead configuration expert for Workday—system build, and configuration are fully owned by the HRIS team.
• Partner with HR COEs to gather requirements, test functionality, and translate business needs into effective system design—without transferring configuration responsibilities to COEs.
• Lead planning, rollout, and enhancement of new Workday modules and integrations.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and end-to-end process flows for all Workday modules.
• Champion system-driven efficiencies such as automation, self-service capabilities, and mobile accessibility.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across all HR systems and processes.
• Manage and develop a high-performing, cross-functional HRIS team—promoting collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to deliver reporting, dashboards, and analytics to support strategic workforce planning.
• Lead system-related change management, including training, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive HRIS experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on expertise in Workday, specifically in HCM, Benefits, Performance, Compensation, and Talent modules.
• Proven ability to manage complex HRIS projects, including module implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Strong experience in developing and maintaining SOPs and process documentation.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Workday certifications and experience in global HR environments are strong assets.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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