Program Lead – HR Workday Implementation

Job Title : Program Lead – HR Workday Implementation (Contract) - Hybrid

Location : Brampton

Duration : 12 to 18 months

Background

Our organization is embarking on a transformative HR journey by implementing HR Workday, a cloud-based system that will modernize processes for our workforce of ~ 3,000 employees across multiple regions. This initiative is more than just a technology upgrade—it’s an opportunity to enhance efficiency, standardize operations, and establish a scalable global HR and compensation framework.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Program Lead to drive the successful implementation of HR Workday. This role will be responsible for leading the transition of core HR processes, ensuring smooth adoption, and aligning the project with broader HR and compensation strategies.

This program will also serve as a catalyst for harmonizing global compensation structures, ensuring consistency and scalability for future HR initiatives. The project approach is evolving and may involve a phased rollout of Workday modules to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption.

The Program Lead will oversee all phases of the initiative, from pre-implementation planning and stakeholder engagement to post-launch stabilization and potential future phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-implementation phase, working closely with HR and business leaders to define the program scope, timelines, and dependencies.
• Facilitate mapping of Dynacare systems and interdependencies with existing HRIS.
• Facilitation mapping of parallel systems at Labcorp to identify additional opportunities.
• Identification of adjunct system / process implications and requirements i.e. regulatory and quality standards.
• Engage and align stakeholders across multiple regions, driving readiness and ensuring a seamless transition to HR Workday.
• Ensure alignment with global COE strategies, leveraging the implementation to standardize and enhance core processes.
• Oversee the end-to-end implementation, ensuring minimal disruption to employees while maintaining compliance and data integrity.
• Drive post-implementation stabilization, resolving issues, optimizing system performance, and fostering strong user adoption.
• Plan for potential future phases, including the expansion of Workday functionality and integration of additional modules.
• Partner with change management resource to develop clear communication strategies and training programs for all impacted teams and broader stakeholders.
• Provide executive-level updates, working closely with senior leadership, our parent company, and executive sponsors to manage expectations and strategic alignment.

Qualifications & Experience

Working Conditions

Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.

Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.

Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.

In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.