Workday HRIS Analyst

Medavie Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medavie Inc. in Canada seeks an experienced Workday Configuration Lead for Canadian Payroll and related modules.

You will design, configure, and maintain payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with collective agreements, while partnering with Payroll, HR, and business stakeholders to document requirements and coordinate testing. You will develop test plans, implement enhancements, provide Tier 2 support, create training materials, and monitor releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, IT, business or related field.
• 3+ years configuring Workday Canadian Payroll in a multi-union environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Workday configuration and MS Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Workday Canadian Payroll and related modules.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, and stakeholders to document requirements and test changes.
• Develop and execute test plans; implement enhancements and optimizations.
• Provide Tier 2 payroll support; train and document processes.
• Ensure data security, regulatory compliance and accurate reporting.
• Perform data audits and manage release communications and backlog.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Workday configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Type: Permanent If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place. As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year. Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest — and it’s reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential.

What You’ll Do:

• Workday Configuration & Optimization: Independently design, configure, and maintain Workday Canadian Payroll and other related modules, ensuring data accuracy, compliance. collective agreement requirements, and operational efficiency.
• Collaboration: Partner with Payroll, HR, business stakeholders, Centers of Excellence, and other Workday Module Leads to document requirements, assess feasibility, validate design options, coordinate testing, and gather feedback.
• Testing & Enhancements: Develop and execute test plans, identify system enhancement opportunities, and recommend optimizations.
• Support & Training: Provide Tier 2 support for payroll cycles, troubleshooting calculation/configuration issues, auditing and documenting root cause and prevention steps. Prepare and deliver training materials, guides, and documentation for Payroll & other processes.
• Compliance & Best Practices: Stay updated on Workday industry standards and ensure compliance with data security, privacy regulations, and reporting needs.
• Data Accuracy: Perform regular audits and corrections to maintain the integrity of Workday data.
• Release Reviews: Monitor Workday releases and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders.
• Backlog Management: Own the intake, assessment, prioritization, and delivery of Workday Payroll enhancements, break-fixes, and operational issues, collaborating with stakeholders to balance business needs and system capacity.

You Are a Great Fit If You:

• Thrive in afast‑pacedandgrowing environmentwhile taking a keen interest in understanding our business and systems.
• Areautonomous,innovative, and bring unique ideas to address solutions for stakeholders.
• Takeaccountabilityand approach tasks with adetail-oriented mindset, ensuring compliance with guidelines, legislation, and collective agreements.
• Value teamworkand believe in the power of a diverse community of professionals working together toward shared goals.
• Have prior experience performing in a role in the HR Systems or Workday configuration team.

What We’re Looking For:

• A bachelor’s degree inHuman Resources,Information Systems,Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of demonstrable hands‑on experienceconfiguring Workday Canadian Payroll in amulti‑unionized environment with complex rules.
• Strongverbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical details.
• Provenanalytical and problem‑solvingskillswith exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency inWorkday configurationandMicrosoft Office toolssuch as Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with configuration of Workday Benefits, Time Tracking, Compensation or another Workday module is an asset.
• Project Management experienceand familiarity with company acquisitions are considered assets.
• Experience in complex unionized environments with multiple collective agreements.
• Workday certificationsin Payroll, HCM and/or other Workday modules preferred.
• A Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation is considered an asset.
• Written and spoken bilingualism (French and English) are considered assets.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial payroll legislation and regulatory requirements, including applicable Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec requirements, is considered an asset.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative team that is advancing payroll and HR systems solutions.
• Accessopportunities for professional growth, learning, and Workday certification.
• Collaborate with experienced HR,Payroll, and business professionals while contributing to modernized HR processes and an improved employee experience.

What’s in It for You

• A purpose‑driven organization dedicated to improving the well‑being of Canadians.
• A comprehensive benefits plan, including health and dental coverage that is 100% employer paid from day one, plus wellness benefits, health resources, and fitness center discounts.
• A flexible work environment that supports work–life balance and empowers employees to thrive.
• Robust professional development opportunities, including leadership programs, ongoing learning, and career growth pathways.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your contributions help shape your product strategy.
• The opportunity to lead a dedicated team that directly contributes to the quality of service delivered to members and clients.

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Pay Range: $61,220 - $80,000 This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization / Ce poste est actuellement vacant au sein de notre organisation. The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance‑based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results. We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Onlythose selected for an interview will be contacted. While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently—without AI assistance to ensure a fair and equitable process.

We're recognized as one of Canada's best places to work and arealeading provider of healthsolutions and insurance for 1 in 10 Canadians. Medavie is a national health solutionspartner andinnovative leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care. Backedby the strength of a team of 8,500+ professionals from coast to coast, we’re committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest. Medavie provides all‑in‑one private health insurance, public health administration, emergency medical services as Canada's largest contracted provider, as well as primary care, community health, mental health and addictions solutions, medical communications, and clinical training. As a not‑for‑profit organization, Medavie is oneofCanada’s Top100 Employers, certified by ImagineCanada for philanthropy and community engagement, and Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.