HR Technology Configuration Specialist

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a hands-on Workday Core HCM configuration expert to design, configure, test, deploy, and optimize Workday functionality in a Canada-based environment. You will own end-to-end configurations, security, staffing models, and business processes to deliver scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of Workday Core HCM configuration experience, a Workday Pro Certification (preferred), and an undergraduate degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday Core HCM configuration experience.
• Experience configuring business processes, security, and organizations in Workday.
• Workday Pro Certification preferred; undergraduate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, deploy, and optimize Workday Core HCM functionality.
• Own end-to-end system configuration, including processes, security and staffing.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions and provide production support.
• Maintain configuration standards, governance and technical documentation.
• Identify enhancements to improve user experience and ROI of Workday.

Skills

Workday Core HCM

Configuration

Testing & deployment

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related field

Workday Pro Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on Workday Core HCM technical expert, responsible for solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization of Workday functionality. Independently configure complex business requirements and deliver scalable solutions aligned to organizational objectives.
• Own end-to-end system configuration within Workday Core HCM, including business processes, organizations, supervisory structures, staffing models, validations, notifications, calculated fields, condition rules, security, and related framework components.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions by analyzing requirements, designing configurations, conducting testing, managing deployments, and providing production support.
• Maintain configuration standards, governance practices, and technical documentation to ensure consistency, scalability, maintainability, and operational excellence across the Workday platform.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement system enhancements that improve user experience, streamline HR operations, reduce manual effort, and maximize the value of Workday investments.
• Maintain deep technical expertise in Workday Core HCM, staying current on Workday releases, emerging capabilities, best practices, and configuration techniques through continuous learning and certification activities.
• Support data integrity, security, risk, and compliance activities, including security administration, audit support, access reviews, data privacy controls, and ongoing monitoring of system health and data quality.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex system issues, partnering with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve defects, improve performance, and maintain platform stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, technology, security, reporting, and integration teams, to deliver high-quality solutions and support strategic initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Special Factors

• Vanguard is NOT offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday Core HCM configuration experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise configuring Workday business processes, security, organizations, calculated fields, condition rules, notifications, and related framework components.
• Experience supporting Workday releases, testing, troubleshooting, and production support activities.
• Workday Pro Certification preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don’t just have a mission—we’re on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients’ lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.