Workday HR Systems Administrator

Job Type:
Contract

Department:
Human Resources

Salary:
$84,493.00 - $105,615.00

Close Date _(closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):_

December 31, 2025

Hours per Week:
35

Openings:
1

Position Summary

Join our team as a Workday HR Systems Administrator

We are seeking a Workday HR Systems Administrator to play a key role in supporting the transformation and optimization of HR processes and services for the organization in a workplace where Investing in People has been identified as a strategic priority.

Major Job Responsibilities- Provides support for the following Workday functional areas: Human Capital Management (HCM), Benefits, Absence, Compensation and Recruitment- Performs Workday administrative functions including security maintenance, business process configuration, tenant configuration, data loads, integrations, and upgrades- Creates technical configuration including business process workflow, custom fields, custom validations, custom reports, dashboards, integrations, and access rights- Providing technical support for Workday users, troubleshoots system issues, and implements/configures resolutions that meet user requirements- Leading or assisting in the identification, assessment and resolution of complex issues or system configuration-
- Ensuring data security, completeness, accuracy and confidentiality through management of system securities, access controls and validations.- Assisting in the maintenance and enhancements of various modules/functionality; includes modification of business processes and start-to-finish configuration, creation of calculated fields etc.- Collaborating/coordinating with and supporting cross-functional areas in meeting system business requirements and maintaining an understanding of the interdependencies between system modules- In consultation with the HR and Payroll/Finance teams, reviews and evaluates current HR systems, reporting, practices and processes and recommends improvements- Collaborating with the system vendor and project team members in the design of new modules/functionality; responsibilities include full-cycle implementation activities- Developing and maintaining HRIS documentation, including system configuration and end-user documentation- Leading the development of training and educational materials, including reference guides, FAQs, job aids, and other related documentation for new functions- Educating internal teams on new system functionality- Collaborating with the HR team to develop workforce metrics and dashboards- Developing, generating and analyzing system reports to support and evaluate data-driven decision-making; standard, advanced, matrix and composite reports as well as creating complex calculated fields, custom objects, and worksheets.

Education & Experience- Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Technology or other relevant area of study-
- Workday ERP certifications in HCM and/or Report Writing is considered an asset- Highly developed analytical skills, strong technical aptitude and customer service skills, and attention to detail are essential to being successful in this role- Solution oriented, excellent communication skills and the ability to learn new technology quickly through instruction and self-training- Experience designing reports and analyzing data

What We Offer

This 18-month contract position is eligible for the following:
- Payment in Lieu of Benefits and eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan- Paid time-off (vacation and incidental time)- Hybrid work environment and flexible work arrangements, including eligibility to participate in the Town’s compressed work-week program

under the Employment Opportunities section. This role will be posted until it is filled.