Workforce Transformation Manager

PwC Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 112,400 - 162,400; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a professional in Workforce Transformation to lead HR and Payroll transformation services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience with strong knowledge of talent intelligence and cloud-based HR technologies like Workday and SAP. Responsibilities include driving client engagements and ensuring delivery excellence, along with managing engagement economics. A competitive salary ranging from $112,400 to $162,400 is offered, reflecting qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience delivering HR and Payroll transformation services.
• Proven expertise in talent intelligence and skills-based architecture.
• Experience with cloud-based HR and Payroll technology implementations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with PwC professionals on HR engagements.
• Drive payroll efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead high-quality work and manage engagement economics.

Skills

HR and Payroll transformation services

Talent intelligence

Skills-based architecture

Payroll technology implementation

HR/Payroll Analytics and Reporting

Strong client relationships

Communication

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

Dayforce

ADP

Job description

At PwC, our people in Workforce Transformation focus on providing consulting services related to human resources function, talent management, and organizational development. These individuals offer guidance and support to help clients optimize their workforce, enhance employee engagement, and drive organizational effectiveness. At PwC, you will deliver comprehensive support to clients by leading end-to-end organizational, talent, and HR transformation initiatives that align with the organization’s overall strategy. You will leverage a wide range of expertise in organizational and workforce consulting, covering areas such as workforce strategy, HR transformation, Payroll transformation, talent development, job architecture, skill assessment, rewards, and organizational design to enhance both employee experience and organizational performance.

The Opportunity

• Partner with skilled PwC professionals on high-profile client engagements
• Lead a variety of HR engagements covering topics that include but not limited to HR Strategy, Payroll Strategy & Transformation, Organization Design, Function Effectiveness and Design, HR Technology Roadmap and Implementation (including SAP, Oracle, Workday, Dayforce, other Payroll technologies), Workforce Planning, People Analytics & Insights, Job Architecture, Skills Management, Integrated Talent Management, and AI in HR
• Utilize deep knowledge of future of work trends, talent intelligence, skills-based architecture, skills marketplace and labour data analysis to lead engagements on moving to a Skills-Based Organization
• Draw on hands‑on experience with the shift to skills‑based organization
• Utilize deep knowledge of Payroll technology, processes and operating models to drive payroll efficiency and effectiveness
• Drive the creation of innovative products, accelerators, and methodologies that define the future of HR and Payroll in the Agentic AI era
• Manage engagement economics, oversee and deliver high‑quality work, and ensure delivery excellence
• Lead a wide range of business development activities to help identify opportunities with new/existing clients in collaboration with account leads
• Keep up to date on trends across the talent and skills landscape, sharing insights, and contributing to thought leadership
• Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development
• Facilitate and lead innovative and inspiring client workshops and lead client teams
• Contribute to the development of your own and the team’s technical acumen locally, nationally and globally as part of our network

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience delivering HR and Payroll transformation services in multiple industries, with proven contributions to HR function transformation in consulting or in‑house roles
• Proven expertise in spearheading initiatives related to talent intelligence, skills‑based architecture, skills marketplaces, and labour data analysis
• Demonstrated experience in one or more Workforce Transformation areas, such as
• Payroll process design, payroll processing, payroll technology implementation and payroll operating model design and implementation
• Shift to Skills-Based Organization – such as job architecture, talent intelligence, skills‑based architecture and skills marketplace initiatives
• HR/Payroll Analytics and Reporting
• Exposure to cloud-based HR and Payroll technology implementations (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Dayforce, ADP, other Payroll technologies)
• Applying generative AI and emerging AI-enabled HR/people solutions to organizational challenges
• Strong track record of leading and managing teams to achieve sustained results, while mentoring and developing future leaders
• Experience with assisting or leading in preparing proposals and related presentations to support sales efforts
• Strong client relationships driven by service excellence
• Creative approach to solving client challenges and eagerness to learn and understand processes
• Ability to multi‑task and manage ambiguity in fast‑paced environments
• A strong communicator and storyteller capable of simplifying complex concepts
• Prior experience in a Consulting environment is highly recommended
• Have already obtained or have the ability to obtain federal government security clearance

The salary range for this position is $112,400 - $162,400. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm‑wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.