Workday Benefits & Administration Consultant (Contract)

CoreFactor; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

CoreFactor is seeking a Workday Benefits Administration Consultant on a contract basis in downtown Toronto. This hybrid role requires four days in the office per week, with responsibilities spanning day-to-day Workday support, design, testing and enhancements across Compensation and Benefits modules.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of Workday experience, a Workday Pro certification, and a strong track record in HR processes, data integrity, audits, and cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• 5–7 years of Workday experience with cross-functional impact.
• Workday Pro certification in one or more HCM modules preferred.
• Experience designing, prototyping, testing and implementing solutions.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and data integrity across systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Workday SME for day-to-day support, design, testing and troubleshooting.
• Lead Workday Advanced Compensation and Benefits module configuration and support.
• Collaborate with HR and IT to improve processes and cross-functional efficiency.
• Maintain system data integrity and perform audits to reconcile discrepancies.
• Support semi-annual Workday releases and analyze impact of new functionality.
• Create documentation, training materials, and reports for users.
• Ensure accurate HCM feeds to Payroll and Benefit integrations.
• Provide reporting and dashboards using Workday analytics.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

CoreFactor is searching for a Workday Benefits Administration Consultant on a contract basis.
This position is hybrid and will require the successful incumbent to go into the office four (4) days per week in downtown Toronto.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide Workday subject matter expertise for day-to-day support and development, including business process design, data transmission (EIB), testing, and troubleshooting support.
• Collaborate with HR functional leads to understand pain points, prioritize requirements, and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency by leveraging Workday functionality.
• Act as the lead subject matter expert for Workday’s Advanced Compensation and Benefits Modules, ensuring effective configuration and support of these modules.
• Design and implement processes and procedures to maintain a healthy system environment aligned with necessary control frameworks, driving Data Integrity and Security initiatives to meet business and ITGC requirements.
• Identify issues and apply judgment to find proactive solutions within the HR system.
• Work closely with IT on testing support and troubleshooting.
• Partner with the Payroll and Benefits team to ensure accurate HCM feeds to Payroll and Benefit integrations; resolve and elevate risks and issues as necessary.
• Maintain data integrity across systems, conduct system audits, and reconcile discrepancies with other functional areas to ensure data accuracy.
• Assist with semi-annual Workday releases, including analyzing impacts of new functionality and conducting cross-functional analysis.
• Stay informed about upcoming Workday releases and their potential impact on current and future functionality.
• Provide HCM user support through documentation, developing and facilitating training, and creating supporting materials and reports as required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reporting, management dashboards, and Workday analytics.
• Exhibit a solid understanding of Position Management and Job Architecture concepts and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent post-secondary education) in Human Resources or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience with Workday, with a broad understanding of cross-functional touchpoints and their impacts within the Workday platform.
• Workday Pro certification in one or multiple HCM modules, preferably in Advanced Compensation.
• Experience in designing, prototyping, testing, and implementing practical business solutions.
• Solid understanding of Human Resources processes and procedures across all aspects of human resources management systems.
• Knowledge of business operations and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience maintaining data integrity within systems, conducting audits, and reconciling discrepancies with other functional areas.
• Experience with report writing and database management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and client-servicing skills
• Excellent writing and documentation skills
• Exceptional attention to details, analytical, critical thinking skills and organization
• Proven consultative skills to guide internal team discussions to agreement of solutions in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize workload and execute tasks independently, providing timely follow-up and resolution
• Strong multi-tasking skills: ability to meet short-term needs while at the same time building a plan and systems for future needs