Workday Product Manager, HR

Putting people first, every day
BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

BDO Canada is seeking a Workday Product Manager, HR to provide strategic ownership and hands‑on leadership for our Workday HR platform. This role is for an existing vacancy and is responsible for shaping the direction, governance, and optimization of Workday HR while ensuring stable and effective day‑to‑day operations. You will partner closely with HR leaders, influence how technology enables people programs, and lead continuous improvement across the HR Workday ecosystem.

• Own the vision, roadmap, and priorities for Workday HR products.
• Translate firm and HR strategy into scalable Workday solutions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve HR processes through system optimization.
• Lead release planning, change impact assessment, and ongoing platform evolution.

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR leaders across the HR organization.
• Provide clear recommendations on best practices, trade‑offs, and Workday capabilities.
• Guide leaders using data, insights, and system expertise to support decision‑making.

• Provide hands‑on configuration, troubleshooting, and production support as required.
• Oversee daily support operations with one senior specialist, setting priorities and standards.
• Resolve escalated issues and manage complex or cross‑module changes.

• Demonstrated expertise in at least three of the following modules:
  • HCM
  • Talent & Performance
  • Recruiting
  • Advanced Compensation
  • Time & Absence
  • Learning
• Comfortable governing and supporting all HR modules.

• Establish standards for configuration, security, and data quality.
• Own intake, prioritization, and backlog management.
• Monitor trends, feedback, and usage to drive measurable improvements.

• Lead and develop a senior Workday HR specialist.
• Set clear expectations, priorities, and development goals.

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work:
  Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• You understand the organization’s structure, priorities, and people practices.
• Internal stakeholders describe you as positive, professional, and consistent in delivering high‑quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients.
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, IT, or related field.
• Previous experience managing people.
• Prior HR background with strong understanding of HR operations and processes.
• Proven hands‑on Workday HR experience across multiple modules (HCM, Recruitment, Onboarding, Talent Management, Compensation, Time‑Tracking).
• Experience partnering with senior HR leaders and influencing outcomes.
• Ability to work independently in a lean support model.
• Strong judgment, prioritization, and decision‑making skills.
• Relevant Workday certifications.

The expected range of compensation for this role is $93,000 – $141,000 annually.

Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences. Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries,…