Workday Functional Consultant

Workday Functional Consultant / Project Lead (1-Year Contract)

We’re seeking an experienced Workday Functional Consultant / Project Lead to support major HR technology initiatives, complex project delivery, and system optimizations on a 1-year contract. Operating fully remotely (working MST hours), this consultant will lead and execute critical Workday configuration initiatives—including new legal entity setups, organizational restructures, union maintenance, business process enhancements, and M&A activities.

This contract requires a incorporated professional who can act as a trusted advisor, bridging functional design with hands-on execution across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Digital teams.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• Lead functional design, end-to-end configuration, testing, cutover, and deployment for Workday projects, including legal entity setups, union/collective agreement maintenance, and supervisory org changes.
• Gather and translate complex business requirements into scalable Workday solutions, conducting fit-gap analyses aligned with leading practices.
• Provide high-tier HRIS sustainment and production support, troubleshooting complex system issues and resolving root causes.
• Evaluate Workday release features, execute regression testing, and maintain system stability, security, and data integrity.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to streamline business processes, reduce manual work, and establish governance standards.
• Facilitate requirements-gathering workshops and maintain clear communication on project status, risks, and dependencies with key business stakeholders.

Your Strengths Include:

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday functional configuration experience across Core HCM and related modules (Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits, or Security).
• Proven track record leading Workday projects from initial design through post-production hypercare.
• Demonstrated experience configuring Workday for unionized workforces, legal entity additions, restructures, or M&A activities.
• Deep understanding of Workday business processes, security architecture, data structures, and custom reporting.
• Exceptional troubleshooting, testing management, and process documentation capabilities.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Contract Requirements: Candidates must be incorporated and available to work full-time hours aligned with Mountain Standard Time (MST).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience within energy, utilities, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• Active or previous Workday certifications; specialized hands-on experience in Workday Canadian Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence.
• Experience collaborating with third-party implementation partners and cross-functional technology vendors.