Workday Implementation Project Manager – Finance, HCM & Payroll

Saint Elizabeth; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York Region is seeking an experienced Workday Implementation Project Manager to lead the deployment of Finance, HCM, and Payroll modules. This role will drive business and digital transformation, ensuring alignment with privacy and cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of large-scale project management experience, particularly with Workday implementations. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience leading large-scale projects.
• Experience in healthcare or community care settings is highly desirable.
• Proven success implementing Workday Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Workday modules.
• Scope, plan, and deliver project outcomes within timelines.
• Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Workday Implementation

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheets

Monday.com

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Workday Implementation Project Manager to lead the deployment of Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM), and Payroll modules for SE Health. This is a high-impact role that will drive business and digital transformation across our organization to differentiate employee, candidate and manager experiences, and ensures alignment with privacy, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture standards.

You will manage the full implementation lifecycle, collaborate with other enterprise-wide initiatives, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a solution that supports frontline care delivery and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Workday Finance, HCM, and Payroll modules, providing expert project management guidance to a multi-disciplinary team.

• Scope, plan, and deliver project outcomes using leading tools and practices (e.g., JIRA, Smartsheets, Monday.com) within agreed timelines, often managing concurrent and competing priorities.

• Identify and manage complex interdependencies between streams and key partners, ensuring stakeholder engagement plans are aligned across the project.

• Maintain clear, detailed project documentation, including project plans, reports, and other artifacts.

• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks/issues, and communicate updates to stakeholders, including executive sponsors, project teams, and business users.

• Oversee system configuration, testing, data migration, and go-live readiness.

• Ensure that major decisions, including solution design and scope changes, are approved through the established governance process.

Team Leadership

• Manage cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, Payroll, IT, and external consultants.

• Unite diverse and interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and shared objectives.

• Provide coaching and support throughout the project lifecycle.

• Leverage vendor and contractor relationships to ensure the right mix of talent and skills is integrated with internal teams.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Facilitate steering committee meetings, executive briefings, and status updates.

• Maintain a strong focus on change management to drive adoption of new processes and tools.

• Establish clear and consistent communication channels to keep stakeholders engaged and informed, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and opportunities.

Cross-Program Collaboration

• Coordinate with other large-scale transformation initiatives to ensure integration and alignment.

• Identify interdependencies and manage shared resources and timelines.

• Participate in enterprise governance forums and working groups.

Privacy, Cybersecurity & Architecture Alignment

• Ensure project activities comply with privacy legislation and cybersecurity protocols.

• Collaborate with enterprise architecture and data teams to ensure scalable, secure system design.

• Support risk assessments and mitigation strategies related to data protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, HR, Finance, or related field.

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.

• Experience in healthcare or community care settings is highly desirable.

Skills & Experience

• 5–8 years of experience leading large-scale ($1M+), strategic, cross-departmental projects with technical complexity and third-party vendors, including 2+ years leading Workday implementations.

• Proven success implementing Workday Payroll and managing complex pay structures.

• Strong understanding of Workday Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, Financials, and Reporting.

• Experience working within privacy, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture frameworks.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Familiarity with unionized environments and healthcare workforce models.

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skills.

• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments.

• Superior analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and address issues proactively.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively, using sound judgment and simplifying complex information for diverse audiences.

• Strong attention to detail, logical thinking, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Proven track record leading change initiatives in complex, ambiguous environments.

• Commitment to inclusive planning and aligning diverse perspectives toward shared goals.

Why Join SE Health?

• Competitive Compensation – Enjoy a Total Rewards package including salary, benefits, pension, performance incentives, on demand pay, car loan support and exclusive staff perks.
• Flexibility & Support – Our SE Flex program offers a unique hybrid model with work-from-home options, flexible scheduling, and a supportive culture to help you thrive.
• Meaningful Impact – As a Social Enterprise, your work directly supports improving lives across Canada. Your voice matters, and innovation is encouraged.
• Growth & Development – Access tuition assistance, training, and career advancement opportunities across our growing organization.

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing.We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team [e-mail] your earliest convenience.