Workday HR Information Systems Manager

Mitel; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking telecommunications company as a key player in optimizing and maintaining their Global HR Information System. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, focusing on the Workday platform. You will lead a dedicated HRIS team, manage projects, and collaborate with global teams to enhance HR processes. Your contributions will ensure data integrity and system efficiency while providing valuable insights through analytics and reporting. If you're passionate about HR technology and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical Workday experience including implementations.
• Strong skills in project management and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and administration of the HRIS system (Workday).
• Manage HR system projects and improve processes.

Skills

Workday Technical Experience

Project Management

Data Integrity

HR Policies Knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Leadership Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is responsible for the strategy, optimization, enhancement, and maintenance of the company’s Global HR Information System (Workday) and other HR-supported systems. The role involves leading the HRIS team, managing projects, and collaborating with global teams. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert to ensure data integrity, system implementations, configurations, testing, report writing, and process improvement analyses.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design, delivery, and administration of the HRIS system (Workday).
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for core HCM modules, including Recruiting, Compensation, Time Tracking, Absence, Performance & Goals, Talent, and Integrations.
• Manage HR system projects, processes, improvements, and change management activities.
• Handle user permissions, access controls, training, and system configurations to ensure security and usability.
• Maintain knowledge of HR policies and processes, assessing impacts on HRIS.
• Create reports, dashboards, and analytics to support HR and business leaders.
• Build and lead a strong HRIS team through recruiting, training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Manage vendor relationships and renewals related to HRIS.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• At least 4 years of technical Workday experience, including implementations and configurations.
• Experience with Workday advanced compensation; time tracking and absence modules are advantageous.
• Expertise in Workday EIB, Calculated Fields, Report Writer; XML and XSLT knowledge highly desirable.
• Workday certifications are a plus.
• Over 4 years of progressive HR experience.
• Leadership or management experience is beneficial.
• Experience in creating training content and delivering presentations preferred.
• Strong skills in prioritization, project management, planning, and organization.
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources and Information Technology
• Industry: Telecommunications