Workday HRIS Analyst

Position Type:

Permanent

If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do - and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest - and it’s reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

 We are seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst to join our team and take the lead in configuring, maintaining, and optimizing  Workday Canadian Payroll plus supporting one or more modules based on business needs. 
This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who can translate payroll and business requirements into effective system solutions, partner with cross-functional teams, and help strengthen payroll accuracy, compliance, and employee experience. 

What You’ll Do:

As a Workday HRIS Analyst, your key responsibilities will include:

• Workday Configuration & Optimization: Independently design, configure, and maintain Workday Canadian Payroll and other related modules, ensuring data accuracy, compliance. collective agreement requirements, and operational efficiency.

• Collaboration: Partner with Payroll, HR, business stakeholders, Centers of Excellence, and other Workday Module Leads to document requirements, assess feasibility, validate design options, coordinate testing, and gather feedback.

• Testing & Enhancements: Develop and execute test plans, identify system enhancement opportunities, and recommend optimizations.

• Support & Training:

  • Provide Tier 2 support for payroll cycles, troubleshooting calculation/configuration issues, auditing and documenting root cause and prevention steps.

  • Prepare and deliver training materials, guides, and documentation for Payroll & other processes.

• Compliance & Best Practices: Stay updated on Workday industry standards and ensure compliance with data security, privacy regulations, and reporting needs.

• Data Accuracy: Perform regular audits and corrections to maintain the integrity of Workday data.

• Release Reviews: Monitor Workday releases and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders.

• Backlog Management: Own the intake, assessment, prioritization, and delivery of Workday Payroll enhancements, break-fixes, and operational issues, collaborating with stakeholders to balance business needs and system capacity.

You Are a Great Fit If You:

• Thrive in a fast-paced and growing environment while taking a keen interest in understanding our business and systems.

• Are autonomous, innovative, and bring unique ideas to address solutions for stakeholders..

• Take accountability and approach tasks with a detail-oriented mindset, ensuring compliance with guidelines, legislation, and collective agreements.

• Value teamwork and believe in the power of a diverse community of professionals working together toward shared goals.

• Have prior experience performing in a role in the HR Systems or Workday configuration team

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3+ years of demonstrable hands-on experience configuring Workday Canadian Payroll in a multi-unionized environment with complex rules.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical details.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Workday configuration and Microsoft Office tools such as Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with configuration of Workday Benefits, Time Tracking, Compensation or another Workday module is an asset.

• Project Management experience and familiarity with company acquisitions are considered assets.

• Experience in complex unionized environments with multiple collective agreements.

• Workday certifications in Payroll, HCM and/or other Workday modules preferred.

• A Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation is considered an asset.

• Written and spoken bilingualism (French and English) are considered assets.

• Strong knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial payroll legislation and regulatory requirements, including applicable Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec requirements, is considered an asset.

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of an innovative team that is advancing payroll and HR systems solutions.

• Access opportunities for professional growth, learning, and Workday certification.

• Collaborate with experienced HR, Payroll, and business professionals while contributing to modernized HR processes and an improved employee experience.

What’s in It for You

• A purpose-driven organization dedicated to improving the well-being of Canadians.
• A comprehensive benefits plan, including health and dental coverage that is 100% employer paid from day one, plus wellness benefits, health resources, and fitness center discounts.
• A flexible work environment that supports work–life balance and empowers employees to thrive.
• Robust professional development opportunities, including leadership programs, ongoing learning, and career growth pathways.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your contributions help shape our product strategy.
• The opportunity to lead a dedicated team that directly contributes to the quality of service delivered to members and clients. 

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Pay Range: $61,220 - $80,000

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization / Ce poste est actuellement vacant au sein de notre organisation.

The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance-based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results.

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs.  We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently - without AI assistance - to ensure a fair and equitable process.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: Medavie.Recruitment@medavie.ca.