Workday Benefits & Administration Consultant (Contract)

CoreFactor is searching for a Workday Benefits Administration Consultant on a contract basis.

This position is hybrid and will require the successful incumbent to go into the office four (4) days per week in downtown Toronto.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Workday subject matter expertise for day-to-day support and development including business process design data transmission (EIB) testing and troubleshooting support.
  
• Collaborate with HR functional leads to understand pain points prioritize requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency by leveraging Workday functionality.
  
• Act as the lead subject matter expert for Workdays Advanced Compensation and Benefits Modules ensuring effective configuration and support of these modules.
  
• Design and implement processes and procedures to maintain a healthy system environment aligned with necessary control frameworks driving Data Integrity and Security initiatives to meet business and ITGC requirements.
  
• Identify issues and apply judgment to find proactive solutions within the HR system.
  
• Work closely with IT on testing support and troubleshooting.
  
• Partner with the Payroll and Benefits team to ensure accurate HCM feeds to Payroll and Benefit integrations; resolve and escalate risks and issues as necessary.
  
• Maintain data integrity across systems conduct system audits and reconcile discrepancies with other functional areas to ensure data accuracy.
  
• Assist with semi-annual Workday releases including analyzing impacts of new functionality and conducting cross-functional analysis.
  
• Stay informed about upcoming Workday releases and their potential impact on current and future functionality.
  
• Provide HCM user support through documentation developing and facilitating training and creating supporting materials and reports as required.
  
• Demonstrate proficiency in reporting management dashboards and Workday analytics.
  
• Exhibit a solid understanding of Position Management and Job Architecture concepts and management.

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent post-secondary education) in Human Resources or a related field.
  
• 5-7 years of experience with Workday with a broad understanding of cross-functional touchpoints and their impacts within the Workday platform.
  
• Workday Pro certification in one or multiple HCM modules preferably in Advanced Compensation.
  
• Experience in designing prototyping testing and implementing practical business solutions.
  
• Solid understanding of Human Resources processes and procedures across all aspects of human resources management systems.
  
• Knowledge of business operations and continuous process improvement initiatives.
  
• Proven experience maintaining data integrity within systems conducting audits and reconciling discrepancies with other functional areas.
  
• Experience with report writing and database management.
  

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication interpersonal and client-servicing skills
  
• Excellent writing and documentation skills
  
• Exceptional attention to details analytical critical thinking skills and organization
  
• Proven consultative skills to guide internal team discussions to agreement of solutions in a timely manner
  
• Ability to prioritize workload and execute tasks independently providing timely follow-up and resolution
  
• Strong multi-tasking skills: ability to meet short-term needs while at the same time building a plan and systems for future needs