HR Workday and Operations Manager

2 months ago

Old Toronto, Canada AGF Management Limited Full time
HR Workday and Operations Manager

Locations: Toronto, ON

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R11043

About AGF:

Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm, delivering excellence in investing in the public and private markets through three distinct business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners, and AGF Private Wealth.

AGF brings a disciplined approach, focused on incorporating sound, responsible, and sustainable corporate practices. The firm’s collective investment expertise extends globally to a wide range of clients, from financial advisors and their clients to high-net-worth and institutional investors.

We believe responsible and sustainable corporate practices must influence the shape of our organization. Guided by the thinking, “Our Responsibility Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” we have developed a corporate responsibility framework that applies forward-thinking practices related to key sustainability factors.

About the Team:

The Human Resources team offers consultancy and advice tailored to meet the business's immediate and long-term needs, applying a combination of innovative thinking and pragmatic methodology.

About the Role:

Reporting into the Senior Manager, Employee Experience and Program Delivery, the Workday and Operations Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing our human resources processes within Workday HCM.

Your Responsibilities:

HR Strategy Support:

  • Support the alignment of the HR strategy with AGF’s strategic objectives and develop actionable and measurable strategies.
  • Regularly review deliverables based on changes in the business environment or the firm’s strategic objectives.
  • Keep current on enhancements contained in Workday releases and assist in establishing the Workday HCM technology multi-year roadmap.

Workday Implementation and Optimization:

  • Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of HCM Workday modules.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Workday into our HR processes.
  • Continuously improve system functionality and user experience.
  • Document business requirements for maintenance and enhancements.
  • Identify, assess, and provide business requirements, recommending business priorities.
  • Perform impact assessments for Workday upgrades.
  • Develop plan and testing strategy and evaluate regression testing tools.
  • Participate in user acceptance testing of changes and provide sign-offs.
  • Review Workday release notes and assess technical impacts.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and sponsor improvement activities.

Project Management:

  • Provide management oversight for day-to-day operations, including risk mitigation.
  • Conduct formal communications to all Stakeholders.
  • Collect key metrics and KPI across tracks and present status reports to Stakeholders.
  • Assist in resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Validate prioritization and categorization of changes with Stakeholders.

Data Management and Reporting:

  • Manage employee and contingent worker data within Workday, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Develop and maintain custom reports and dashboards using Workday’s reporting tools.
  • Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and meet stakeholder needs.

Process Enhancement:

  • Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes for efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
  • Train and mentor HR colleagues on Workday HCM functionality.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

  • Work closely with HR business partners, IT, and other relevant teams.
  • Collaborate with vendors and consultants to enhance Workday capabilities.
  • Facilitate user acceptance and validation of functionality with the business.
  • Communicate system updates and changes to stakeholders.

Your Qualifications:

  • University bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management.
  • 5-7 years of experience with HCM Workday.
  • Proven experience managing Workday implementations and enhancements.
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Self-starter and strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Project Management experience preferred.
  • Service Management/Change Management experience preferred.
  • Ability to identify impacts of changes to the application.
  • HR business knowledge preferred.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

AGF is an equal opportunity employer. AGF welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process.

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