Assistant Manager, Workday HRIS & Payroll

Responsibilities

• Administer and configure Workday modules including HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, and Scheduling
• Manage system updates, enhancements, and releases, including UAT and regression testing
• Configure payroll elements such as earnings, deductions, tax rules, and collective agreement provisions
• Troubleshoot system issues and conduct root-cause analysis for HRIS and payroll discrepancies
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics related to workforce trends and absenteeism
• Perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and audit readiness
• Provide technical guidance, user support, and training to maximize effective use of Workday tools
• Supervise and support team members to ensure service delivery aligns with organizational policies

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience with Workday (HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence Management)
• Strong understanding of HRIS configuration, data structures, and payroll systems
• Proficiency in Workday reporting, including calculated fields, dashboards, and advanced tools
• Experience with Workday EIBs, data conversion, and system integrations
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PCP or Workday certifications
• Experience working in a unionized environment

Benefits

• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness
• Free tickets to every major exhibit at the AGO
• Discounts to major attractions through Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs
• Free admission to the AGO for friends and family
• Discounts at the AGO gift shop, Bistro, and Learning Centre

About the Company

Based in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is among the largest art museums in North America, drawing close to one million visitors annually. With a collection of over 120,000 works, the AGO offers an exceptional experience for art lovers through its diverse range of contemporary, Indigenous, Canadian, and European masterpieces.