OMERS Administration Corporation

Lead, HR Technology (Workday)

Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday configuration and support
  • Deep expertise in at least two Workday modules: Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Learning, or People Experience
  • Experience in designing and implementing Workday process enhancements
  • Strong understanding of HR processes for scalable solutions
  • Proficient in Workday reporting tools including advanced reports and dashboards
  • Proven project management skills with an ability to handle competing priorities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, configuration, and testing of Workday system enhancements
  • Manage HR technology projects from requirements through deployment
  • Identify opportunities for HR process improvements through Workday
  • Create and maintain analytical reports and dashboards
  • Serve as a senior escalation point for Workday issues, providing troubleshooting support
  • Collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to align technology with business needs
  • Ensure Workday system governance including data quality and security administration

Benefits

  • Annual incentive award eligibility
  • Participation in group benefits
  • Retirement plan options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentorship and growth within the HR Technology team
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Lead, HR Technology to join our HR Technology team and help drive the continuous improvement and strategic enhancement of our Workday platform.

This role is ideal for an experienced Workday professional who brings strong technical expertise, sound HR process knowledge, and a practical approach to solving business problems through technology. As a technical lead on the team, you will focus primarily on Recruiting, Talent, Performance, Learning, and Workday Journeys, helping improve key moments across the employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the Manager, HR Technology, you will partner closely with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to design, configure, and deliver scalable Workday solutions that support evolving organizational needs.

You will be responsible for:
  • Solution Design & Configuration: Act as a subject matter expert for key Workday modules, leading the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of business process enhancements, system updates, and new features.
  • Project Leadership: Lead and contribute to HR technology initiatives from requirements gathering through to deployment, including planning, stakeholder coordination, testing, and delivery.
  • Process Optimization: Review existing HR processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and user experience through Workday.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain Workday reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and analytics to support HR and business decision-making.
  • Mentorship & Support: Serve as a senior escalation point for complex Workday issues, provide advanced troubleshooting, and support knowledge-sharing across the team.
  • Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with partners across HR, IT, and the business to understand needs, provide consultation, and ensure technology solutions align with business priorities.
  • System Governance: Support the health and integrity of the Workday platform, including security administration, data quality, testing discipline, and adherence to governance practices.


Required Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in Workday configuration, implementation, or ongoing platform support.
  • Deep technical and functional expertise in at least two of the following Workday areas: Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Learning and People Experience.
  • Experience designing, configuring, testing, and implementing Workday business process enhancements.
  • Strong understanding of HR processes and the ability to translate business requirements into practical and scalable system solutions.
  • Experience with Workday reporting tools, including advanced reports, dashboards, and calculated fields.
  • Proven ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across HR, IT, and the business.


Preferred Skills & Experience
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience mentoring junior team members or providing technical guidance within an HR Technology team.


This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The expected salary range for this position is $86,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year.

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans - details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

About OMERS Administration Corporation

OMERS Administration Corporation is a Canadian pension fund that manages investments for the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). OMERS is one of Canada's largest pension funds, with over 500,000 members and over CAD 100 billion in net assets. OMERS Administration Corporation manages a diversified portfolio of investments across various asset classes, including public equity, private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and fixed income. The company's mission is to provide secure and sustainable pensions to its members while generating returns that help fund their pensions. OMERS Administration Corporation is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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