Sr. Workday Benefits Lead to manage and execute Benefits and Pension Project activities

Our valued client is looking for a Workday Benefits Lead to manage and execute all Benefits and Pension project activities from current HCMS, Accero, to Workday HCM

An initial 6-month contract. Remote.

Tasks include:

• Working with the Workday consultants, the Benefits Lead will ensure that all plans, payroll deductions, eligibility, vendor interfaces, etc. are delivered according to project schedule
• Lead the configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Benefits module features and enhancements.
• Partner with HR and benefits teams to manage annual Events and day-to-day life event processes.
• Ensure that employee on-boarding includes benefits enrollment elections and/or default coverage
• Maintain and troubleshoot integrations between Workday and third-party benefits vendors (e.g., Canada Life, Sutton, Aon).
• Manage eligibility rules, benefit plan setup, and related business processes in Workday.
• Identify system defects or inefficiencies prior to go-live, and coordinate solutions with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Conduct regression testing during Workday updates or when making configuration changes.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, system processes, and end-user support.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex benefit-related issues requiring technical analysis.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, HR users and IT to assess change impacts during the project
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Provide post-production support during the warranty period

Must have:

• Reliability clearance with the Federal Government
• 5+ years of experience working with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• 5+ years of experience in Requirements Management
• 3+ years of experience with benefits knowledge focused on Canadian benefits
• 3+ years of experience with requirements-based testing
• 3+ years of experience with the Workday HR Management System

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• One or more of the following Workday Partner/Customer Certifications: Workday Benefits, Workday HCM Core, or Workday Payroll
• 3+ years of experience in a role that required Leadership skills
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements
• Experience in design thinking, user centered design, human centered design