Workday Implementation Project Manager – Finance, HCM & Payroll

Saint Elizabeth; Markham; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Hybrid work

Tuition support

Career growth

Job summary

Saint Elizabeth in Markham, ON, is seeking a dynamic Workday Implementation Project Manager to lead Finance, HCM, and Payroll deployments. This 12-month full-time contract role focuses on transforming our HR and financial systems while aligning with privacy and cybersecurity standards.

You will guide cross-functional teams across HR, Finance, Payroll, IT, and external consultants, ensure on-time delivery, manage risks, and drive adoption of new processes within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, healthcare, information systems, HR, or finance field.
• PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2) preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or community care settings is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading large-scale Workday implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday Finance, HCM, and Payroll implementations.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, Payroll, IT, and vendors.
• Manage scope, plan, and deliver within timelines using tools like JIRA, Smartsheets, Monday.com.
• Oversee configuration, testing, data migration, and go-live readiness.
• Drive change management to ensure adoption of new processes.
• Report progress to executive sponsors and stakeholders.

Skills

Workday project management

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, HR, Finance, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheets

Monday.com

Job description

Join us in re-imagining health care with the largest social enterprise in Canada. SE Health is leading a multi-year enterprise transformation project that leverages human-centered design to be at the forefront of innovation within the healthcare sector. As a leader in home care, we are expanding and enhancing our capabilities to provide personalized experiences using new platforms and cloud-native architectures, ensuring privacy and security by design. Our transformation is grounded in guiding principles drive to ensure that we prioritize team decisions, long-term planning, process standardization, data-driven insights, and balanced user adoption. If you are driven by the desire to have an impact, change the world of health care and shape the future, we invite you to be part of our Acorn journey.

Note: This is a hybrid role based out of Markham, ON. There will be occasional travel required for in person meetings 2-3 times per month or when needed for project support.

Job 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.

This is a 12-month full-time contract opportunity

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 Total Rewards: So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, flexible pay options, car-loan support, housing solutions and exclusive staff perks.
• Flexibility & Belonging: Thrive with hybrid work, flexible scheduling and a supportive, inclusive culture that puts people first.
• Purpose & Impact: Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition: Access tuition support, training and meaningful career pathways across a growing, future-focused organization.

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

Accessibility: If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

AI and compensation details: We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a replacement. The total target compensation for this position is $97,000 - $121,000. The compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies, taking into consideration internal equity