Workday Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workday Specialist to join our team. As a Workday Specialist, you'll work in a team to implement Workday solutions that w ill shape how OPTrust uses technology to automate and streamline processes. You will build relationships not only within the People Team, but across the organization as you partner with various departments. I n this role, you will be reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Technology and Operations, work ing alongside one other Workday Specialist, as a team of three. W hat You'll Do Act as the Workday configuration lead for HCM , Absence, Time Tracking and Recruiting. This includes ownership of reporting and security within these domains. Experience with Workday Payroll (Canada) is considered an asset, including a strong understanding of how upstream configurations impact payroll outcomes. Design, configure, and maintain Workday business processes and system configurations to support current operations and future business needs. Support Workday biannual releases, including regression testing across key business processes and completion of any configuration updates. Partner with stakeholders across the People Team to validate changes, assess deprecated functionality, and ensure a seamless transition from preview to production. Partner cross-functionally within the organization to gather requirements, translate business needs into system solutions, and configure, test, and validate Workday functionality. Design, build, and maintain Workday reports and dashboards to support strategic and operational decision ‑ making. Partner cross-functionally to understand reporting needs, translate them into scalable solutions, and deliver timely , accurate , and actionable insights. Document requirements, business processes, and test scenarios in a clea r and structured manner . This includes maintaining accurate documentation of configuration changes to support audit readiness and compliance requirements. Partner closely with IT to support Workday integrations, including both inbound and outbound interfaces with internal systems and external vendors. Manage day-to-day HR operations and support, including monitoring the HR inbox, responding to employee inquiries, fulfilling ad hoc reporting requests, troubleshooting system issues, and escalating to Workday s upport as required . Performs other duties as assigned. W hat You Bring 3 - 5 years of experience in the Workday ecosystem, with strong hands-on configuration experience across HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, and Recruiting, including reporting and security. Workday Pro certifications in relevant areas such as HCM, Time Tracking/Absence, Recruiting, Reporting, and/ or Security are preferred. Experience supporting Workday biannual releases, including impact analysis, regression testing, and configuration updates. Strong experience designing and maintaining Workday reports and