HR Technical Lead

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned HR Technical Lead with specialized proficiency in HR systems security modules to join our organization. This role will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive security frameworks within our HR technology ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on Workday. The ideal candidate will provide both strategic vision and technical expertise in ensuring that security protocols align seamlessly with organizational policies, compliance requirements, and industry-leading best practices.

A deep understanding of data governance principles, operational guidelines, and quality control methodologies is essential for success in this position.

What will you do?

• Employee Experience Focus

  • Design intuitive, employee-centric digital experiences

  • Identify pain points and develop technology solutions

• Solution Design and Delivery

  • Lead HR module design and configuration, especially in Workday

  • Oversee system integrations for data accuracy and user experience

  • Document processes and provide training

• Agile Methodology

  • Participate in agile ceremonies

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams

  • Manage backlog prioritization using Jira

• Leadership and Expertise

  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring and serve as subject matter expert for HR technology

  • Support knowledge-sharing and process standardization

• Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor HR technology trends

  • Gather feedback to refine solutions and drive global process simplification

What do you need to succeed?

• 5+ years HR Systems experience (Workday preferred) with strong HR process knowledge with HR reporting and analytics proficiency

• Expertise in HR systems security modules is essential

• Data governance and quality control best practices

• Architectural best practices

• Agile methodology participation

• Critical thinking and problem-solving

• HR reporting and metrics analysis

• Employee-centric design approach

• Technical leadership

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset

• Data-driven decision making

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential

• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2024 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada

• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®,  for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [email protected].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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