Workday Administrator, HCM

coveoen; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coveo is seeking a Workday Administrator specializing in HCM to join our People and Finance Systems team in Montreal. You will configure, optimize and support Workday HCM modules, driving reliable HR processes and data accuracy.

Collaborating with HR stakeholders, you will translate needs into practical system improvements, own requests, manage priorities, and help streamline workflows. Experience with Workday releases, reporting and security is a plus, and a proactive, service‑minded approach

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on Workday HCM experience with configuration and administration in at least one HCM module.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and ability to adapt Workday to business needs.
• Strong problem-solving, autonomy to investigate issues and propose solutions.
• Collaborative, service-oriented mindset with clear communication and proactive updates.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain and optimize Workday HCM functionality, including business processes, approval workflows and system settings.
• Support day-to-day Workday administration, troubleshoot issues and deliver reliable HR solutions.
• Collaborate with HR teams to translate needs into practical system improvements.
• Take ownership of requests, manage priorities and reduce backlog.
• Support Workday releases, testing and reporting to maintain accurate processes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and automate tasks to improve the employee experience.

Skills

Workday HCM

HR processes

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Workday configuration

Job description

Make Workday work better for our people!

Do you enjoy turning business needs into practical Workday solutions? As a Workday Administrator specializing in Human Capital Management (HCM), you'll join our People and Finance Systems team to support, configure and continuously improve the platform that powers our people operations.

Working closely with our HR stakeholders and experienced Workday colleagues, you'll take on hands-on administration, tackle a variety of requests and help make everyday processes simpler and more effective.

As our Workday Administrator, HCM, you will:

• Configure, maintain and optimize Workday HCM functionality, including business processes, approval workflows and system settings.
• Support day-to-day Workday administration, troubleshoot issues and deliver reliable solutions to HR stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with HR teams to understand their needs and translate them into practical system improvements.
• Take ownership of assigned requests, manage priorities and contribute to reducing the team's backlog.
• Support Workday releases, testing and reporting activities to maintain accurate and effective processes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, automate manual tasks and improve the employee experience.

Here is what will qualify you for the role:

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Workday HCM, including configuration and administration in at least one HCM module.
• A solid understanding of HR processes and the ability to adapt Workday functionality to meet business needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity and the autonomy to investigate issues and propose practical solutions.
• A collaborative, service-oriented mindset, with clear communication skills and the ability to proactively share updates, flag constraints and ask for support when needed.

What will make you stand out:

• Experience with additional Workday HCM modules, such as Compensation, Absence, Benefits, Talent, Recruiting or Payroll.
• Experience with Workday reporting, calculated fields or security configuration.
• Exposure to Workday Financial Management, Procurement or Adaptive Planning.
• Experience supporting Workday releases, testing or process improvement initiatives.

We value curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn.

Join the Coveolife!

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of, for example, age, gender, disability, gaps in CV, national or ethnic background.

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