Director, Workday & HRIS

• Own and oversee the global administration, governance, and strategic roadmap of Workday within a shared enterprise environment.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and system owners to align HR technology initiatives with business objectives and compliance requirements.


• Lead the planning, configuration, enhancement, and optimization of Workday modules, integrations, and business processes.


• Establish and maintain HRIS governance standards, policies, documentation, and operational procedures across the organization.


• Provide subject matter expertise on Workday functionality, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and user experience.


• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of HR data through audits, reconciliations, reporting controls, and system monitoring.


• Partner closely with Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and IT teams to support integrations, troubleshoot issues, and maintain seamless data flows.


• Manage Workday releases, evaluate new functionality, and drive adoption of enhancements that support organizational goals.


• Develop and oversee reporting, dashboards, analytics, and workforce insights to support business decision-making.


• Lead vendor relationships, influence enterprise governance discussions, and drive successful execution of global HR technology initiatives.


• Deliver end-user training, support resources, and change management activities to maximize system adoption and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in HR technology leadership, HRIS management, or enterprise HR systems administration.


• Proven expertise managing global Workday environments within multinational organizations.


• Experience operating within shared or multi-tenant Workday governance structures and collaborating across business units.


• Workday Pro certification in one or more HCM modules is highly preferred.


• Strong knowledge of Workday configuration, business process design, EIBs, integrations, testing, troubleshooting, and system optimization.


• Solid understanding of HR operations, workforce processes, talent management, compensation, time tracking, and related HR functions.


• Demonstrated experience leading HR technology transformations and implementing large-scale system enhancements.


• Expertise in data governance, reporting, analytics, audits, and ensuring cross-system data integrity.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex processes and deliver practical solutions.


• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead global initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive executive-level compensation package.


• Base salary range of approximately CAD $249,000–$304,000 annually, depending on experience, expertise, and location.


• Opportunity to lead global HR technology strategy within a large-scale international organization.


• Exposure to enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and cross-functional leadership opportunities.


• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement.


• Career growth opportunities through strategic leadership and enterprise-level decision-making responsibilities.


• Access to advanced HR technology ecosystems and large-scale Workday implementations.


• Supportive culture focused on professional development, collaboration, and long-term success.