Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking Specialist

Focus on WD; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Workday Specialist to enhance its Talent Operations team. This remote position focuses on Absence, Payroll, and Time Tracking modules within Workday, ensuring seamless HR operations across a diverse global workforce. You will leverage your expertise to manage configurations, optimize system functionality, and collaborate with HR and payroll teams in Canada and the U.S. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to process improvements while enjoying a flexible work culture and competitive benefits, including unlimited PTO and wellness perks.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Wellness perks

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Workday experience with a focus on Absence, Payroll, and Time Tracking.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday Absence, Payroll, and Time Tracking.
• Manage configurations, permissions, audits, and data integrity.

Skills

Workday Absence

Workday Payroll

Workday Time Tracking

Advanced Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking Specialist

Senior Workday Specialist (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Remote – Canada

A leading global tech company is looking for a Senior Workday Specialist to join their Talent Operations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTE). This role focuses on Absence, Payroll, and Time Tracking modules in Workday, supporting HR systems and processes across a global workforce.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday Absence, Payroll, and Time Tracking.
• Manage configurations, permissions, audits, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with internal HR and regional payroll teams (Canada & U.S.).
• Configure and maintain time off and absence plans for multiple countries.
• Identify process improvements and help optimize system functionality.

What You Bring:

• 4+ years of Workday experience, focused on Absence, Payroll, and/or Time Tracking.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll practices.
• Experience with absence policies in global environments.
• Advanced reporting and Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data quality and compliance.

Why Apply?

• 100% remote role within Canada
• Inclusive and flexible work culture
• Competitive benefits including unlimited PTO, wellness perks, and career growth opportunities

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting