Workday Functional Consultant

Job summary

Lead the functional design, configuration, and deployment of Workday projects, including legal entity setups and organizational restructures. Provide high-tier HRIS production support and evaluate Workday release features to maintain system stability.

Job details

Workday Functional Consultant / Project Lead (1-Year Contract) We’re seeking an experienced Workday Functional Consultant / Project Lead to support major HR technology initiatives, complex project delivery, and system optimizations on a 1-year contract. Operating fully remotely (working MST hours), this consultant will lead and execute critical Workday configuration initiatives—including new legal entity setups, organizational restructures, union maintenance, business process enhancements, and M&A activities. This contract requires a incorporated professional who can act as a trusted advisor, bridging functional design with hands-on execution across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Digital teams. Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To Lead functional design, end-to-end configuration, testing, cutover, and deployment for Workday projects, including legal entity setups, union/collective agreement maintenance, and supervisory org changes. Gather and translate complex business requirements into scalable Workday solutions, conducting fit-gap analyses aligned with leading practices. Provide high-tier HRIS sustainment and production support, troubleshooting complex system issues and resolving root causes. Evaluate Workday release features, execute regression testing, and maintain system stability, security, and data integrity. Identify continuous improvement opportunities to streamline business processes, reduce manual work, and establish governance standards. Facilitate requirements-gathering workshops and maintain clear communication on project status, risks, and dependencies with key business stakeholders. Your Strengths Include: 5+ years of hands-on Workday functional configuration experience across Core HCM and related modules (Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits, or Security). Proven track record leading Workday projects from initial design through post-production hypercare. Demonstrated experience configuring Workday for unionized workforces, legal entity additions, restructures, or M&A activities. Deep understanding of Workday business processes, security architecture, data structures, and custom reporting. Exceptional troubleshooting, testing management, and process documentation capabilities. Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment. Contract Requirements: Candidates must be incorporated and available to work full-time hours aligned with Mountain Standard Time (MST). Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience within energy, utilities, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries. Active or previous Workday certifications; specialized hands-on experience in Workday Canadian Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence. Experience collaborating with third-party implementation partners and cross-functional technology vendors. If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Lexie Robertson or Nadine Girard. Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, and customer satisfaction, and more. Accounting & Finance - Sales & Operations - Engineering - Supply Chain - Human Resources - Office Support – Technology Contact us today - Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca

What you’ll do

Lead the functional design, configuration, and deployment of Workday projects, including legal entity setups and organizational restructures. Provide high-tier HRIS production support and evaluate Workday release features to maintain system stability.

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of hands-on Workday functional configuration experience across Core HCM and related modules. Candidates must be incorporated and available to work full-time hours aligned with Mountain Standard Time.

Listed skills

• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Workday Functional Configuration
• Core HCM
• Project Leadership
• Business Process Enhancement
• Fit-Gap Analysis
• HRIS Sustainment
• Regression Testing
• Stakeholder Management
• Workday Payroll
• Workday Time Tracking
• Workday Absence
• Workday Security Architecture
• Custom Reporting
• M&A Integration
• Legal Entity Setup
• Union Maintenance

Job areas

• Consulting
• Technology
• Human Resources
• Software
• Management & Leadership