Workday Business Solution Lead (Finance)

Giant Tiger; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company is seeking a Workday subject matter expert to design and implement solutions in HCM, Payroll, or Finance. This remote role requires over 5 years of experience with Workday and HRIS applications. Ideal candidates will excel in communication and problem-solving, and possess a Bachelor's degree. The company values growth, teamwork, and offers a hybrid work arrangement with various perks.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

LinkedIn Learning Subscription

Store Discount

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with HRIS, Payroll or Finance business applications.
• 5+ years experience with Workday in Core HCM, Payroll or Finance.
• 3+ years experience designing and configuring complex Workday solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as Workday subject matter expert and document requirements.
• Provide 2nd level Workday Support for complex tickets.
• Develop test strategies and execute testing.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem solving

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelors Degree in Business Systems, Human Resources, Finance

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Compensation Grade: Grade 7

Job Description:

Who We Are: We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

Workplace Arrangements: This role will follow a remote schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work from home for an 8-5 schedule. This is a contract role ending March 2027.

What Giant Tiger Brings:

• Work Your Way! Hybrid work arrangement;
• LinkedIn Learning Subscription;
• Store Discount;
• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full-service cafeteria

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as Workday subject matter expert in designing solutions to meet business requirements; document requirements, design and configure solution, test and implement solutions in production for both projects and enhancements (Workday area of specializations for these 3 position are HCM, Payroll or Finance).
• Stay abreast of new Workday functionality and provide recommendations for new features and SKUs (new product) to drive incremental ROI from our Workday platform and continuous improvement. Actively participates in Workday community and related user groups.
• Provide 2nd level Workday Support for complex tickets, security and reporting requirements.
• Develop test strategies, test plans and test cases. Execute testing as well as coordinate testing with the business team(s) while ensuring accuracy, accountability and traceability to the business requirements.
• Deliver Change Management tools as required i.e. Training (in-person, e-learning, process documentation, corporate communications).
• Maintain master data values in Workday across areas of responsibility.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelors Degree (Business Systems, Human Resources, Finance) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience with HRIS, Payroll or Finance business applications
• 5+ years experience with Workday in Core HCM, Payroll or Finance
• 3+ years experience designing and configuring complex Workday solutions aligned to business requirements
• 1+ years experience designing complex security rules (i.e. create custom security roles & maintain domain security)
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, listening, written documentation, influencing, facilitation, negotiation, presentation skills for technical and business audiences regardless of level
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Team player with an exceptional work ethic, detail oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to prioritize workload and execute tasks independently, providing timely follow-up and resolution
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills

Assets You may Have:

• Workday Administration Training/Certification preferred in one or more Core HCM, Payroll or Finance
• Knowledge in additional Workday modules including but not limited to: Recruitment, Time Tracking, Compensation, Scheduling, Learning Management System, Benefits, Adaptive Insights, Prism Analytics etc.
• Bilingualism
• Previous retail experience

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

We are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture. If you are interested in this position but don’t meet 100% of the criteria, we want you to apply anyway!