Senior Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, Scheduling & Absence Specialist (Canada) - (Term Role)

Parkland; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland is seeking a highly experienced Senior Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence and Leave Consultant to support critical Workday initiatives in Canada. This role will lead testing, reporting, deployment, and issue resolution activities while partnering with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of Canadian payroll and workforce solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess deep Workday functional expertise, active certifications, and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Workday experience.
• Active Workday certifications.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Canadian Payroll, Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence, and Leave (PATT).
• Proven experience leading End-to-End (E2E), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Parallel Testing.
• Strong reporting experience, including Advanced and Matrix Reports.
• Ability to design, build, and deliver Workday reporting and analytics solutions.
• Experience supporting Canadian payroll processes.
• Experience working in unionized environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own End-to-End (E2E), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Parallel Testing activities.
• Design, build, and deliver Workday reports and analytics solutions.
• Support Canadian Payroll, Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence, and Leave (PATT) functions.
• Partner effectively with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Drive issue resolution through deployment activities.
• Support Canadian payroll processes and workforce requirements.
• Work independently to ensure successful testing, deployment, and solution delivery.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources / Information Systems / Business Administration / Computer Science

Tools

Workday

UAT

End-to-End Testing

Reporting & Analytics

Job description

Senior Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, Scheduling & Absence Specialist (Canada) - (Term Role)

Parkland is a leading international fuel supplier, convenience store operator, and community enabler, serving diverse customers across 26 countries.

We are seeking a highly experienced Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence and Leave Consultant to support critical Workday initiatives. This role will lead testing, reporting, deployment, and issue resolution activities while partnering with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of Canadian payroll and workforce solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep Workday functional expertise, active certifications, and the ability to work independently in a complex environment.

As of November 1, 2025, Sunoco LP has successfully completed its acquisition of Parkland Corporation. For more information, please visit www.sunocolp.com .

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly experienced Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence and Leave Consultant to support critical Workday initiatives. This role will lead testing, reporting, deployment, and issue resolution activities while partnering with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of Canadian payroll and workforce solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep Workday functional expertise, active certifications, and the ability to work independently in a complex environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead and own End-to-End (E2E), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Parallel Testing activities.

Design, build, and deliver Workday reports and analytics solutions.

Support Canadian Payroll, Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence, and Leave (PATT) functions.

Partner effectively with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Drive issue resolution through deployment activities.

Support Canadian payroll processes and workforce requirements.

Work independently to ensure successful testing, deployment, and solution delivery.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.

Requirements:

10+ years of Workday experience.

Active Workday certifications.

Strong hands-on expertise in Canadian Payroll, Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence, and Leave (PATT).

Proven experience leading E2E, UAT, and Parallel Testing.

Strong reporting experience, including Advanced and Matrix Reports.

Ability to design, build, and deliver Workday reporting and analytics solutions.

Experience supporting Canadian payroll processes.

Experience working in unionized environments.

Strong understanding of payroll compliance, time tracking, Scheduling, and leave management processes.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.

Ability to work independently.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required? Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.