Workday Canadian Payroll Lead

Job Title: Workday Canadian Payroll Lead Location: Remote - Canada Onsite Requirements: Occasional travel to client sites in Quebec required Compensation Range: $110-120/hr C2C Contract Length: 3-months with potential extension Hours: 40 a week Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in Canada. Sponsorship is not available. Overview: As a Workday Payroll Consultant, you’ll work in a team to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for a global customer base, typically leading a project workstream. You will build relationships with customers, shaping and delivering solutions that are aligned to customer needs, fit for purpose, and commercially viable. You’ll provide excellent guidance to customers, understanding their business and requirements while supporting junior members of the team and sharing your knowledge with them. Must Have Requirements: Location: Must be based in Canada and able/willing to travel to customer sites in Quebec. Certification: Certification in at least one Workday Payroll country and one additional Workday module. Implementation Experience: At least 5 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience. Lead Experience: At least 3 years leading Workday Payroll implementations from end-to-end (E2E) within the last 4 years. Technical Proficiency: Proven capability to build complex payroll calculations, configure multiple positions, and implement multiple FEINs/legal entities. Canada Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of Workday Payroll and Canadian Payroll regulatory requirements (Tax, Garnishments, Common Pay Master, RRSPs, payroll processing, Unions/CBAs, and payroll accounting). Consulting & Leadership: Proven consulting background leading workshops, presenting complex functionality, managing client expectations, and supporting team members in a remote setup.. #TECH #LI-TO1 #HYBRID

Lead the implementation and configuration of enterprise-scale Workday Payroll solutions for a global customer base. Build client relationships and provide guidance to ensure solutions are aligned with business needs while mentoring junior team members.

Requires at least 5 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience and 3 years of end-to-end lead experience. Must be certified in Workday Payroll and one other module, with deep expertise in Canadian payroll regulations and a willingness to travel to Quebec.

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• Workday Payroll
• Canadian Payroll Regulatory Requirements
• Payroll Implementation
• Payroll Accounting
• Client Relationship Management
• Workshop Leadership
• Complex Payroll Calculations
• FEIN Configuration
• Garnishments
• RRSPs
• Unions/CBAs
• Common Pay Master

• Human Resources
• Consulting
• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Nov 28, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available