CoreFactor is searching for a Workday HCM 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 Workday HCM 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 internal teams to ensure accurate HCM feeds to HCM 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 HCM concepts and management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s 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
- 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
