Workday Analyst

Aston Carter; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a skilled Workday Analyst in Markham, Ontario to support end-to-end payroll for a large, multi-provincial workforce. The role covers Workday payroll implementation, testing, and deployment, plus data audits and issue resolution.

You will collaborate with Payroll, HR, Finance and IT to ensure project success, drive process improvements, and maintain compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with payroll processing and Workday Payroll systems.
• Experience in Workday implementation projects and payroll testing.
• Proficient in payroll validation, data accuracy, and process optimization.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Bachelor-level or equivalent degree in accounting, HR, or finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-provincial workforce.
• Participate in Workday payroll implementation, testing, and deployment support.
• Execute payroll validation, parallel testing, reconciliations and audits.
• Investigate payroll issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Support configuration reviews, process docs, and UAT activities.
• Assist with payroll reporting, controls and compliance processes.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT and implementation teams.
• Contribute to payroll modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and policies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Workday Payroll

Workday implementation

Payroll testing

Data validation

UAT coordination

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting/HR/Finance degree

Tools

Workday

Pivot Tables

HLOOKUP

VLOOKUP

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Workday Analyst to support end-to-end payroll processing for a large, multi-provincial workforce. The role involves participating in Workday Payroll implementation activities, testing, and deployment support. You will be responsible for executing payroll validation, parallel testing, reconciliations, and data audits, as well as investigating system-related payroll issues and recommending solutions. The position also requires assisting with configuration reviews, process documentation, and user acceptance testing (UAT), supporting payroll reporting, controls, and compliance processes, and partnering with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and implementation teams to ensure project success. You will contribute to payroll modernization and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and organizational policies.

Job Title: Workday Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Workday Analyst to support end-to-end payroll processing for a large, multi-provincial workforce. The role involves participating in Workday Payroll implementation activities, testing, and deployment support. You will be responsible for executing payroll validation, parallel testing, reconciliations, and data audits, as well as investigating system-related payroll issues and recommending solutions. The position also requires assisting with configuration reviews, process documentation, and user acceptance testing (UAT), supporting payroll reporting, controls, and compliance processes, and partnering with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and implementation teams to ensure project success. You will contribute to payroll modernization and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing for a large, multi-provincial workforce.
• Participate in Workday Payroll implementation activities, testing, and deployment support.
• Execute payroll validation, parallel testing, reconciliations, and data audits.
• Investigate system-related payroll issues and recommend solutions.
• Assist with configuration reviews, process documentation, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Support payroll reporting, controls, and compliance processes.
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and implementation teams to ensure project success.
• Contribute to payroll modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and organizational policies.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in payroll processing and Workday Payroll.
• Experience with Workday implementation and payroll testing.
• Strong skills in payroll validation, system configuration, and process optimization.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with strong communication skills.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or Finance.
• Experience with system testing, UAT coordination, and data validation.
• Ability to troubleshoot defects in Workday.
• Payroll designation or HR designation is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Healthcare experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables, H Lookups, and V Lookups.
• PCP and CHRP designations are advantageous.

Work Environment

The role is primarily based in an office environment in Suite 800, Markham, with a requirement of four days in-office work per week. During the initial Go Live phase in January, the expectation is to work five days a week in-office. The standard workweek is 37.5 hours, typically from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch break. The position may require occasional overtime or weekend work during peak project phases, subject to prior approval. The team is inclusive and supportive, fostering a "people first" environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Markham, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Markham,ON.

À propos d'Aston Carter

À propos d'Aston Carter
Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine d’approvisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l’industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté la désignation « Prix Platine » dans le cadre des prix Best of Staffing® Client et Talent décernés par ClearlyRated.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap