Workday PATT Architect
Job Description
*This role requries a bilingual candidate and the requried language is French.
We are hiring a Senior Manager to lead Workday Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence delivery across complex client programmes. You will partner with HR and Payroll leaders, shape end to end solutions, lead configuration and guide teams through delivery, testing and go live. This is a hands on leadership role with real influence across a growing Workday practice.
What you will do
- Lead discovery to understand Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence and broader HR requirements and map them to Workday functionality
- Own solution design and ensure a scalable, best practice approach across Workday Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence
- Lead end to end configuration for the designed Workday solution, including integrations and cross functional touchpoints
- Drive cross functional alignment across HCM, Security, Reporting, Integrations and downstream systems
- Run client workshops, manage ambiguity, and translate complex needs into clear functional outcomes
- Provide leadership through challenging situations and help stabilise or rescue programmes when needed
- Support sales cycles by estimating effort, contributing to proposals, attending orals, and supporting statements of work
- Coach and develop consultants, build high performing teams, and help grow and improve the Workday practice
What you will bring
- Strong consulting experience in Workday Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence
- Minimum 4 full end to end Workday implementations plus technical support experience for an HCM or Payroll solution
- Deep configuration capability and confidence stretching Workday to its configuration limits
- Proven experience leading workshops and working with senior stakeholders
- Strong analytical mindset, detail focus, and structured problem solving
- Track record of leading through complexity across multiple Workday workstreams
- Commitment to inclusion, coaching, and building diverse teams where different perspectives are heard
- Fluent English plus French, with the ability to collaborate with English speaking stakeholders
Work style
Hybrid working environment with clear expectations aligned to your team and client needs
Compensation
Base salary range CAD 160,000 to 195,000 plus eligibility for variable incentive programmes and a comprehensive total rewards package. Exact offers vary by location, experience and qualifications.
Why join
You will join a high growth Workday team delivering meaningful Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence transformations. You will have the chance to lead from the front, shape best practices, mentor others, and create real impact for clients across Canada.
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