HR Associate; Workday

Representing a global services provider, we are proud to be leading the search for an HR Systems Associate. This newly created role will support and enhance Workday functionality across a complex, multi-country workforce. This Role is open in Both Manhattan and Montreal.

This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to influence process design, improve system performance, and drive global HR technology initiatives.

As the HR Systems Associate, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the full lifecycle of Workday projects, from requirements gathering through configuration, testing, implementation, and post-launch maintenance
• Troubleshooting Workday configuration issues and resolving root causes in a timely manner
• Ensuring Workday benefits and absence configurations comply with regulatory requirements
• Developing and maintaining advanced Workday reports, including matrix and composite formats
• Monitoring system performance and recommending optimizations
• Overseeing integrations between Workday, Greenhouse, internal systems, and third-party platforms
• Creating process maps, user procedures, and training documentation
• Reviewing and communicating the impact of Workday semi-annual releases to stakeholders
• Staying current with Workday Community updates and identifying new features that benefit the business
• Communicating global impact of system changes and participating in impact assessments

To be successful in this role our client is looking for a:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, computer science, or information technology
• 1-3 years of hands-on Workday HCM experience
• Proven track record of leading at least two Workday Benefits implementations
• Strong experience in Core HCM and Absence modules
• Background in large-scale, preferably global, HR system management
• Ability to translate business requirements into system solutions
• Experience partnering with global HR teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High ethical standards for handling confidential information
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in team environments

As a specialist HR & Reward search and recruitment firm, we are excited to partner on this opportunity with a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in its HR technology landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and solutions-oriented HRIS professional to join a growing, values-led organization and contribute to optimizing their global HR systems infrastructure.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply. Please note that our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation for this role. The listed salary range serves as a guide and the salary offered within that range to the selected candidate will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.