Workday Implementations Lead

LeverageTek Staffing Solutions; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LeverageTek is seeking a Workday Configuration Lead to manage benefits and pension configurations for an 18-month contract in Ottawa. Responsibilities include coordinating project timelines, configuring Workday modules, and ensuring compliance with Canadian benefits. The selected candidate will work in a hybrid model, requiring strong HRIS experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience with HRIS, especially Workday.
• Experience in benefits management focused on Canadian systems.
• Strong background in requirements-based testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Benefits module.
• Ensure employee onboarding includes benefits enrollment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot integrations with third-party vendors.

Skills

HRIS

Workday Configuration

Requirements-Based Testing

Education

Workday Certifications

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LeverageTek is actively seeking a Workday Configuration Lead (Benefits and Pension) for an 18-month contract with its Ottawa based client.

Work Location

Hybrid Onsite 2 days a week in Ottawa – the client may be open to remote candidates depending on skill set and availability to travel to the Ottawa office if required

Security Clearance:

Must be Eligible for Enhanced Reliability Clearance

Key Tasks

• Lead will ensure that all plans, payroll deductions, eligibility, vendor interfaces, etc. are delivered according to project schedule.
• Lead the configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Benefits module features and enhancements.
• Partner with HR and benefits teams to manage annual Events and day-to-day life event processes.
• Ensure that employee on-boarding includes benefits enrollment elections and/or default coverage
• Maintain and troubleshoot integrations between Workday and third-party benefits vendors (e.g., Canada Life, Sutton, Aon).
• Manage eligibility rules, benefit plan setup, and related business processes in Workday.
• Identify system defects or inefficiencies prior to go-live, and coordinate solutions with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Conduct regression testing during Workday updates or when making configuration changes.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, system processes, and end-user support.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex benefit-related issues requiring technical analysis.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, HR users and IT to assess change impacts during the project
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Provide post-production support during the warranty period.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5+ years of recent experience working with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) including recent hands-on experience with Workday.
• Recent and demonstrated experience in Systems Requirements Management related to Workday and specifically with benefits and knowledge focused on Canadian benefits.
• Strong background and experience with requirements-based testing supporting UAT and Systems Integration Testing with the Workday HR Management System.

Qualifications:

• One or more of the following Workday Partner/Customer Certifications: Workday Benefits, Workday HCM Core, or Workday Payroll
• Experience developing and implementing HRIS System process improvements
• Experience in design thinking, user centered design, human centered design

About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions

Founded in 2003, LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross-functional staffing solutions throughout North America. We are a trusted partner to leading private and public sector organizations and experts in talent solutions that create optimal business outcomes.

Don’t let our name fool you. Our roots are in technology, but we are also a proven leader in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, supply chain, and legal talent acquisition. We offer contract and permanent staffing, executive search, talent mapping, management consultancy, and contractor payroll management.

LeverageTek is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our customers, the candidates we represent, and the diverse communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other. LeverageTek is committed to employment equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and marital status.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request

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