Workday Canadian Payroll Consultant

Kainos; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Toronto is searching for a Workday Payroll Consultant to lead implementations and support clients in achieving their payroll objectives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Workday Payroll and strong leadership skills. Join a diverse team that values innovation and collaboration, and that is dedicated to creating a lasting impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience.
• Certification in at least one Workday Payroll country and one additional Workday module.
• Strong understanding of Workday Payroll, Canadian Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead project workstreams in Workday Payroll implementations for global clients.
• Build relationships with customers to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Provide guidance to customers and share knowledge with junior team members.

Skills

Workday Payroll implementation

Leadership

Customer focus

Strong communication

Consulting skills

Education

Certified Payroll Professional - CPP

Workday Payroll certification

Job description

Overview

Join Kainos and Shape the Future. At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

Role

As a Workday Payroll Consultant in Kainos, you’ll work in a team to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for our global customer base, typically leading a project workstream. You will build relationships with our customers, shaping and delivering solutions that are aligned to customer needs, fit for purpose and commercially viable. You’ll provide excellent guidance to customers, understanding their business and requirements. You’ll support junior members of the team and share your knowledge with them.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead project workstreams in Workday Payroll implementations for global clients.
• Build relationships with customers and understand their business and requirements to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Provide guidance to customers and share knowledge with junior team members.

Minimum (Essential) Requirements

• At least 5 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience.
• At least 3 years leading Workday Payroll implementation from end-to-end with the last 4 years.
• Certification in at least one Workday Payroll country and one additional Workday module.
• The ability to build complex payroll calculations.
• Experience with multiple positions.
• Experience with implementing multiple FEINs.
• CAN SPECIFIC:
  • Strong understanding of Workday Payroll, CAN Payroll

Desirable

• Workday HCM, Canadian Payroll Certified required.
• Professional qualifications in your area of expertise (Certified Payroll Professional - CPP).
• Experience in post deployment services.

Other Competencies

• Payroll regulatory requirements (Tax, Garnishments, Common Pay Master), retirement benefits (e.g., 401K, RRSPs), payroll processing, Unions/Collective Bargaining Agreements, and payroll accounting.
• Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships, and manage expectations. Able to push back, escalate, and go above and beyond to satisfy customers.
• Strong communication skills, including remote work, with the ability to present to senior client audiences.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project and business dynamics.
• Broad business and technology understanding with awareness of industry trends in HR, Financials, ERP, or Payroll.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and make balanced decisions under pressure.
• Ability to widen and maintain a network of external contacts.
• Strong consulting skills: presenting, leading workshops, and explaining complex functionality to customers.
• Ability to lead a functional workstream on a prime implementation through the full project lifecycle.
• Ability to become an acknowledged Subject Matter Expert (e.g., Workday Product Lead).

People Management

• Your role may or may not involve managing people. If you have direct reports, responsibilities may include goal setting, performance reviews, development planning, and recruitment involvement, among others.

Embracing our Differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone’s journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.