Workday Benefits consultant
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Job Summary
Workday Benefits Consultant (Part-Time Remote)
We are seeking an experienced Workday Benefits Consultant to support a long-term engagement focused on the implementation configuration and optimization of the Workday Benefits module. This role will play a key part in leading benefits implementations advising on best practices and supporting integrations with internal systems and external vendors.
Engagement Details
- Role: Workday Benefits Consultant
- Location: Remote Canada
- Duration: Part-time contract until November 2027
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end implementation of Workday Benefits providing functional expertise and best practice recommendations.
- Configure and maintain the Workday Benefits module including benefit plans eligibility rules and event processing.
- Work closely with data and integrations teams to define functional data requirements and integration specifications.
- Manage annual open enrollment life events and ongoing benefits processing within Workday.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to benefits setup employee enrollments and third-party integrations.
- Ensure data integrity through audits reconciliations and validation of benefits data.
- Generate and analyze reports related to benefits enrollment costs and compliance.
- Participate in Workday system updates enhancements and module implementations.
- Identify opportunities to improve and streamline benefits administration processes.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Benefits providing guidance to HR teams and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with external benefits vendors and internal IT teams to support integrations and resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation of configurations processes and system procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience working with HRIS systems with strong focus on Workday Benefits administration.
- Hands-on experience in Workday Benefits configuration and implementation.
- Strong understanding of employee benefits programs and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with Workday integrations (e.g. EIB Workday Studio).
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and experience with reporting and data analysis.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with additional Workday modules such as Payroll or Time Tracking.
- Prior experience supporting benefits vendors and integration processes.
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Business Management
- Benefits Administration
- Microsoft Excel
- Insurance Sales
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
