Senior Workday Benefits specialist to support a critical acquisition integration initiativ, redesign, and configuration of Canadian benefits processes with

Our midstream client is looking for a Senior Workday Benefits specialist to support a critical acquisition integration initiative, redesign, and configuration of Canadian benefits processes within the Workday Benefits module, while supporting accurate data migration, system integration, and vendor alignment.

Must-haves:

• 8 + years Hands‑on configuration experience in Workday Benefits (Canada) - not advisory-only or UAT support
• Deep expertise in Canadian benefits programs, including health, dental, pension, life insurance, and statutory benefits
• Direct experience supporting an acquisition, merger, or large‑scale HR integration project
• Workday Benefits module configuration covering:
• Eligibility rules
• Benefit plans and plan years
• Rates and cost sharing
• Life events
• Evidence of Insurability (EOI)
• Proven experience ensuring benefits data integrity, including data validation, reconciliation, and issue remediation
• Experience working with Canadian benefits vendors, including vendor file setup, testing, and ongoing integration support
• Strong cross‑functional delivery experience partnering with:
• Benefits teams
• Payroll teams
• HRIS / IT
• External implementation or consulting partners
• Demonstrated process redesign capability, including:
• Current‑state process assessment
• Future‑state benefits process design
• Alignment to Workday best practices
• Proven testing experience across:
• Unit testing
• Integration testing
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Cutover / go‑live readiness