Workday Implementation Specialist - Digital HR - Temporary Full-time - 2026-16004

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Date Posted: 1/14/2026

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Reference No.: 2026-16004

Position Type: Temporary full-time

Department: Human Resources

FTE Status: 1.00

Hours of Work: 8 hrs

Campus Site: Bayview, St. John's Rehab

Shifts Weekday Required: Days

Shifts Weekend Required: No Weekends

Statutory Holiday(s) Required: No

Salary Range: $51.543-$66.142/hr

Vacancy Status: New

Contract End Date: 4/30/2028

Please note this is temporary full-time position until approximately April 2028

 

Sunnybrook is seeking an experienced Workday Implementation Specialist to support and advise on the successful rollout of a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) at Sunnybrook. This is a strategic role focused on guiding our internal teams through the implementation process, ensuring alignment with business needs and industry best practices. This role will partner closely with HR, Payroll, IT, and external implementation partners to ensure a smooth transition from legacy systems to Workday.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the subject matter expert on HRIS implementation, configuration, and optimization.
  • Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to assess needs, conduct fit-gap analysis, define system requirements, and design scalable solutions.
  • Provide guidance on system functionality, data migration, integration, and change management.
  • Support testing, training, and go-live activities to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Identify and resolve project risks and issues in a timely manner.
  • Assist with overseeing and adhering to the implementation plan, timelines, and key milestones.
  • Work with vendor representatives to ensure the system delivers against Sunnybrook’s requirements and implementation schedule.
  • Support change management and engagement activities to promote adoption of the system.
  • Troubleshoot issues and questions raised by end users and work with technical teams to resolve them.
  • Provide ongoing support and insights to improve system adoption and effectiveness post-implementation.

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Proven track record with Workday implementation and/or configuration of HCM, Payroll, and additional modules; other HRIS platform experience an asset (e.g. Oracle HCM, SuccessFactors, Ceridian Dayforce, ADP, UKG, etc.).
  • 5+ years of experience in HRIS implementation or HR systems consulting.
  • Completion of a post-secondary degree in human resources, business, computer science, or equivalent.
  • Understanding of Workday integrations, including EIB, Workday Web Services (SOAP/REST), and basic familiarity with Workday Studio.
  • Familiarity with XML, JSON, advanced Microsoft Excel, SQL, HTML/JavaScript and SFTP for data exchange, validation, and integration support.
  • Workday Pro Certifications an asset.
  • Strong understanding of HR processes and data, with experience in both technical and functional roles.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work independently and provide strategic advice to project team and leaders.
  • Experience in healthcare, clinical, or highly unionized environments.
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