Employee Engagement and HRIS Lead

Are you passionate about helping people live their healthiest lives Do you thrive in a dynamic supportive environment where your contributions truly matter If so Medcan is the place for you!

Employee Engagement & HRIS Lead 12-Month Contract

The Role:

Were seeking a strategic and hands-on Learning and Development professional with Workday administration experience to join our HR team in a 12-month contract role. Supporting a 800-person healthcare organization youll report to the Director of Learning & Development and play a key role in shaping and delivering impactful learning strategies.

This position is responsible for managing and optimizing HR technical systems and processes driving staff the engagement process and designing key soft skill learning for Medcan. Reporting to the Director Learning & Development the Employee Engagement & HRIS Lead will be the primary Workday HR administrator and technical resource collaborating across departments to enhance system efficiency and deliver meaningful addition to Workday this position ensures all other HR systems such as WorkTango AwardCo are optimized for the staff experience and to help drive business initiatives.

What Youll Do:

HR Systems:

• Lead the implementation maintenance and optimization of all HR systems including Workday WorkTango SharePoint Intranet Awardco and future platforms.
• Partner with HR Operations Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development to assess needs gather requirements and provide technical expertise for Workday updates and new module implementations.
• Serve as the primary Tier 1 support contact for HR systems collaborating closely with HR and Technology Services.
• Project manage Workday enhancements and integrations in partnership with third-party vendors (e.g. Intecrowd Triton Predictive Index).
• Ensure strong data integrity and reporting quality across all HR platforms through audits troubleshooting and ongoing optimization.
• Own recurring Workday and WorkTango campaigns (training performance engagement 360s) including design configuration rollout and reporting.
• Administer the corporate Recognition & Rewards program (Awardco) and co-manage the company intranet ensuring accurate content and secure access.
• Deliver system training gather user insights for future improvements and collaborate with Technology Services to explore and implement AI tools for HR

Engagement:

• Manage the monthly Talent Spotlight newsletter to highlight staff achievements and strengthen organizational connection.
• Develop and oversee internal communication campaigns to engage and inform employees.
• Track staff engagement using surveys and turnover data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Co-chair the People Team committee leading internal communications and initiatives to build a connected and motivated workforce.

Learning and Development

• Design implement and manage internal communication campaigns to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Track staff engagement using surveys and turnover data to identify key trends and improvement opportunities.

What Youll Need:

• Bachelors degree in HR Business Administration Computer Science or a related field.
• 57 years of progressive HR experience including 23 years focused on HR systems and employee engagement.
• Hands-on experience managing HRIS platforms with prior Workday administrator experience required.
• Proven ability to design and implement employee engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Skilled in leading cross-functional projects and managing vendor relationships.
• Experience with change management and driving adoption of new systems or initiatives.
• Thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Effective communicator between business units; adaptable and receptive to feedback.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.

This is a contract full-time role 40-hours a week (M-F 9am-5:30pm). Medcan offers a hybrid work environment with 2 days at our office located at 150 York St.

Position Pay Range

Pay will be determined based on an analysis of the selected candidates experience and qualifications within the roles compensation grade. Medcans compensation ranges are determined by a combination of required qualifications and skills market value and internal equity. The above range pertains solely to the base compensation and is not inclusive of additional compensation details such as perks benefits and potential bonuses or incentives.

Diversity Equity and Accessibility:

Medcan is dedicated to equity diversity and inclusion. We strive to ensure all stakeholders have a fair opportunity to participate in our community. If contacted for an opportunity please advise your Talent Acquisition contact should you require accommodation.

AI Use Disclosure Opportunities at Medcan

Medcan uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the screening and assessment of applicants for opportunities as part of a fair transparent and inclusive process. These tools assist our team but do not make final decisions. All decisions are reviewed and made by our teams to ensure fairness and alignment with Medcans values. If you have questions about how your application is assessed please contact the Medcan Talent Acquisition team at .