Manager, Workday & HCM – Canadian Tire – Toronto, ON

Canadian Tire Corporation is looking for a Manager, Workday & HCM to join their team in Toronto, Ontario on a 12-month contract. Reporting to the AVP, Workday & HR Platforms, this is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of one of Canada’s largest and most trusted retail organizations. If you’re a certified Workday professional with a track record of managing complex HCM configurations and leading high-performing teams, this role is worth a close look.

Day to day, you’ll serve as the go-to Workday subject matter expert, guiding a skilled team through system enhancements, configuration maintenance, testing cycles, and semi-annual releases. You’ll work cross-functionally with HR, technical, and business partners to translate requirements into practical Workday solutions that affect the entire organization.

About the Role: Manager, Workday & HCM

This position centres on leading CTC’s Workday Systems team through all aspects of HCM and security module management. You’ll own the configuration and maintenance of core Workday components — business processes, notifications, eligibility rules, and security frameworks — while championing continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will directly influence how thousands of employees experience HR technology across the organization.

Beyond the technical work, this role calls for strong team leadership and the ability to collaborate with functional and technical partners alike. You’ll manage a variety of testing activities — from unit testing through to user acceptance — and work closely with vendors and integration partners to ensure seamless data flow. Supporting internal and external audit requirements and maintaining CTC’s Workday security framework are also key responsibilities in this role.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a competitive hiring range of $79,000 – $131,000 CAD annually, with final compensation based on your experience, skills, and relevant qualifications. The total package includes comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education support, and career growth opportunities. Employees also enjoy product discounts and access to mental health benefits of up to $5,000 per year through CTC’s enhanced flex benefits program, along with participation in the Canadian Tire Profit Sharing plan and Triangle Learning Academy resources.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be hands-on with Workday configurations, testing, and system enhancements while simultaneously guiding a team of configuration professionals. The work spans technical execution and strategic collaboration — every responsibility feeds into keeping CTC’s HR technology running smoothly and evolving effectively.

• Act as subject matter expert for Workday HCM and security modules, including Core HCM, Security, and Benefits, with working knowledge across recruiting, compensation, payroll, learning, talent, time tracking, and absence management
• Lead a team of Workday system configuration professionals, managing performance and guiding their day-to-day delivery
• Partner with functional teams to review business requirements, recommend process improvements, and deploy system enhancements
• Maintain and enhance Workday configurations including business processes, notifications, setup values, and eligibility and condition rules
• Lead and manage testing cycles including unit testing, end-to-end testing, user acceptance testing, and regression testing
• Troubleshoot integration issues in collaboration with technical partners, ensuring accurate and timely data flow between systems, vendors, and external providers
• Execute Workday semi-annual releases, delivering new functionality and enhancements to the organization
• Maintain CTC’s Workday security framework, developing custom security roles and managing security for new integrations
• Build, test, and upload EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builders) for mass data uploads as required
• Support internal and external audit requirements as needed

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings deep, hands-on Workday functional expertise and a genuine passion for using technology to improve HR processes. Canadian Tire values professionals who can operate independently, lead through complexity, and communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.

• 4–7 years of hands-on functional Workday experience with demonstrated depth in HCM and security modules
• Workday HCM, Security, or Benefits certification is required for this role
• Experience in additional Workday modules such as compensation, recruiting, talent, learning, help, or payroll is a strong asset
• Deep understanding of Human Resources processes and HR data management
• Strong problem-solving ability with experience resolving complex, multi-dimensional issues across systems and stakeholders
• Exceptional collaboration and influence skills, with the ability to drive change and contribute to operational effectiveness
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of retail, distribution centre, or hourly workforce environments is an asset

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to access the official Canadian Tire job posting and submit your application. Make sure your resume is current and reflects your Workday experience and any relevant certifications before submitting.

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