Payroll Specialist (Workday Implementation)

Payroll Specialist (Workday Implementation) Location Markham, ON Job Type Corporate Employment Status Temporary/Contract

Note: This is a 6-month contract with a possibility of extension.

Location: This role requires to work onsite (Markham, ON) up to 4 days per week during testing and key implementation activities.

Job Summary

We are looking for Payroll Specialists with Workday implementation experience to support a large-scale payroll transformation initiative while also assisting with day-to-day payroll operations. This role will play a critical part in payroll testing, validation, system configuration support, issue resolution, and payroll process optimization.
The successful candidate will combine strong Canadian payroll expertise with hands-on participation in Workday Payroll implementations, upgrades, conversions, or transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end payroll processing for a large, multi-provincial workforce
• Participate in Workday Payroll implementation activities, testing, and deployment support
• Execute payroll validation, parallel testing, reconciliations, and data audits
• Investigate system-related payroll issues and recommend solutions
• Assist with configuration reviews, process documentation, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Support payroll reporting, controls, and compliance processes
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and implementation teams to ensure project success
• Contribute to payroll modernization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and organizational policies

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of Canadian payroll experience
• Direct experience supporting a Workday Payroll implementation, migration, upgrade, or transformation project
• Experience with system testing, UAT, payroll validation, and reconciliation processes
• Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation, taxation, and employment standards
• Experience processing payroll in a multi-provincial environment
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment

Highly Preferred:

• Experience with Workday Payroll configuration or deployment support
• Experience in healthcare or other large, complex organizations
• Experience supporting payroll change management and process redesign initiatives
  

Why Join SE Health?

• Competitive Total Rewards: So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, flexible pay options, car-loan support, housing solutions and exclusive staff perks.
• Flexibility & Belonging: Thrive with hybrid work, flexible scheduling and a supportive, inclusive culture that puts people first.
• Innovative: At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior's Health and Aging.
• Purpose & Impact: Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition: Access tuition support, training and meaningful career pathways across a growing, future-focused organization.

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

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AI and compensation details:

We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition . The hiring pay range is $64,000-$80,000 annually, based on experience.