Advisor to the CEO

4 weeks ago

Toronto ON, Canada LHH Knightsbridge Full time

IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY Interim Executive Advisor - HRMS
Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer
This is an exciting and critical interim engagement as the program manager will be a key strategic advisor to the CHRO and the CEO with direct responsibility for the turnaround and successful reintegration of a Workday and UKG implementation that has previously failed to meet its objectives. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in project recovery, stakeholder management, and HR technology transformation.
Project Recovery & Analysis:
Lead a comprehensive review of the initial Workday and UKG implementation, working closely with a Big 4 partner and other key stakeholders to identify root causes of failure.
Document and communication lessons learned to executive leadership.
Develop a clear, actionable roadmap for bringing the project back on track, focusing on rapid stabilization and sustainable success.
Ensure all solutions align with industry's best practices and regulatory requirements.
Lead efforts to reengineer business processes, leveraging Workday and UKG's out-of-the-box capabilities wherever possible.
Resource Leadership & Executive Support:
Serve as the primary point of coordination between external partners, internal teams, and other stakeholders.
Provide proactive support to the executive sponsor, ensuring their vision and priorities are reflected in all project activities.
Project Planning & Ownership
Deliver a realistic, detailed timeline and project plan for reintegration, based on thorough analysis and stakeholder input.
Risk Management & Reporting
Identify and mitigate risks associated with reintegration.
Provide regular progress updates, actionable insights, and escalation of critical issues to executive sponsors.
Demonstrated success in recovering and delivering complex HRIS projects (Workday and/or UKG), with 3,000 users plus in complex centralized scheduling environments.
Experience working with major consulting partners on large-scale system implementations.
Strong background in project management, process reengineering, and change management.
Project Recovery: Expertise in turnaround strategies for failed technology projects.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Workday HCM, UKG Pro/Kronos, and integrations.
Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence and align diverse groups, including external consultants.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills for executive-level reporting.
PLEASE SEND YOUR CV (AS A WORD DOC) TO: Interim.LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results. All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis.
Follow the LHH Knightsbridge LinkedIn page and set up a job alert to learn about new Executive Interim opportunities.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process.

  • Executive Assistant to CEO

    1 week ago

    Yonge Street Suite , Toronto, Ontario, Canada, MN L Apply to Q Wealth Jobs Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    About Q Wealth Partners Q Wealth Partners is a nationwide independent Portfolio Manager in Canada. Its unique partnership model helps advisors transition seamlessly from the brokerage world to launching their own firms. By offering fractional ownership in expert staffing, marketing, technology, and asset-management platforms, Q Wealth removes the financial...

  • Head of Strategy

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Super Advisor Full time

    We’re looking for a sharp, relentlessly organized, and execution-driven person to partner with the CEO and help the company hit its growth goals. Your job is to turn vision into reality — ensuring strategy, product, and operations stay tightly aligned as we scale. You’ll take ownership of anything that doesn’t have a clear owner yet, whether that...

  • Head of Strategy

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Super Advisor Full time

    We’re looking for a sharp, relentlessly organized, and execution-driven person to partner with the CEO and help the company hit its growth goals. Your job is to turn vision into reality — ensuring strategy, product, and operations stay tightly aligned as we scale. You’ll take ownership of anything that doesn’t have a clear owner yet, whether that...

  • Head of Strategy

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Super Advisor Full time

    We’re looking for a sharp, relentlessly organized, and execution-driven person to partner with the CEO and help the company hit its growth goals. Your job is to turn vision into reality — ensuring strategy, product, and operations stay tightly aligned as we scale. You’ll take ownership of anything that doesn’t have a clear owner yet, whether that...

  • Head of Strategy

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Super Advisor Full time

    We’re looking for a sharp, relentlessly organized, and execution-driven person to partner with the CEO and help the company hit its growth goals. Your job is to turn vision into reality — ensuring strategy, product, and operations stay tightly aligned as we scale. You’ll take ownership of anything that doesn’t have a clear owner yet, whether that...

  • Portfolio Manager

    2 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Super Advisor Full time $90,000 - $180,000 per year

    Location:TorontoType:Full-TimeReports to:CEOAbout the RoleWe're looking for aPortfolio Manager who is already registered as an Advising Representative (AR)with the OSC or another Canadian provincial regulator. This is amust-have requirement.This is a unique role that blendshands-on discretionary portfolio managementwith the opportunity toshape the most...

  • Administrative Assistant to CEO

    2 days ago

    Leamington, ON NH P, Canada The Happy Snapper Inc. Full time $42,244 - $50,000 per year

    Position: Administrative Assistant to the CEODepartment: AdministrationReports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Status: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: Based on qualifications and experienceVISIONCaldwell First Nation is a strong sovereign Nation that honors the past, present, and future for the next seven generations.MISSIONOur mission is to protect our...

  • Chief of Staff to the CEO

    1 day ago

    Toronto, Canada Open Farm Inc. Full time

    At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquarteredin Torontoand with teammembersacross the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously...

  • Chief of Staff to the CEO

    2 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Open Farm Inc. Full time

    At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquarteredin Torontoand with teammembersacross the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously...

  • Chief of Staff to the CEO

    1 day ago

    Toronto, Canada Open Farm Inc. Full time

    At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquarteredin Torontoand with teammembersacross the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously...