Sr Workday Solutions Partner

Autodesk; Ontario; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Senior Workday Solutions Partner to act as a strategic advisor and optimize Workday capabilities across HR teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive Workday experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities, supporting teams in both problem-solving and system enhancements. This role is entirely remote in Canada and is ideal for someone passionate about HR technology.

Benefits

Company culture promoting innovation and collaboration

Opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Workday in a functional or techno-functional capacity.
• Experience acting as a liaison between HR functional teams and technical system support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, consultative approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to People & Places COEs regarding Workday usage.
• Collaborate with teams to evaluate and enhance business processes using Workday.
• Serve as a key escalation point for system issues and bugs.

Skills

Workday expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday HCM modules

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Workday Solutions Partner to join our HR Technology team as a trusted strategic advisor and solutions expert. This role bridges the gap between HR functional teams—such as Centers of Excellence (COEs)—and Workday capabilities, driving optimization, innovation, and efficiency across our global HR systems landscape.

The ideal candidate combines deep Workday expertise with strong business acumen, acting as a partner to People & Places stakeholders. While this is not a primarily hands-on configuration role, a solid understanding of Workday functionality and the ability to support hands-on problem-solving is essential.

This position will report to the Sr Manager, People Data & Systems and will be 100% remote in Canada.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership : Act as a strategic advisor to People & Places COEs, helping them identify opportunities to improve their existing use of Workday to better support business objectives

Process Optimization : Collaborate with People & Places teams and leaders to evaluate current business processes and recommend Workday-driven enhancements for scalability, automation, and user experience

Issue Resolution & Guidance : Serve as a key escalation point for system issues and bugs; diagnose root causes and propose efficient, system-aligned solutions

Functional Expertise : Maintain deep understanding of Workday HCM modules (Core HCM, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, Reporting, etc.) and how they interact

Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with People & Places COEs, HRIS teams, IT, and external consultants to ensure solutions are aligned across functional and technical teams

Change Management Support : Provide input on change management strategies, including training, communications, and stakeholder engagement when rolling out Workday fixes and enhancements

Roadmap Planning : Contribute to the development of the Workday roadmap by identifying and prioritizing strategic enhancements, in partnership with COEs and People Insights & Solutions Design partners on new functionality

Hands-On Support : Perform light configuration, testing, or data validation as needed, especially during major projects, upgrades, troubleshooting critical issues, or in urgent business situations that require additional assistance and support

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience with Workday in a functional or techno-functional capacity, with deep exposure to multiple modules

Experience acting as a liaison between HR functional teams and technical system support

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, consultative approach

Solid understanding of HR processes and how they are operationalized within Workday

Ability to translate business needs into system requirements and scalable solutions

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage and influence a diverse group of stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a global, matrixed organization

Workday certification(s) in one or more modules

Prior experience partnering with COEs

Experience supporting Workday releases and tenant optimization efforts

Familiarity with change management and business process reengineering

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, systems, and people. You'll be part of a forward-thinking People & Places team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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