Senior Workday HRIS Analyst (Workday)

TL;DR

Senior Workday HRIS Analyst (Workday): Managing and optimizing Workday Compensation and Payroll modules to enable scalable and compliant global processes with an accent on system configuration and process optimization. Focus on architecting stable solutions for the employee lifecycle and driving annual compensation planning activities.

Location: Hybrid position based in Montreal, Canada. Relocation support and work visa sponsorship are not available.

Company

hirify.global is the world's leading game engine, powering play for billions of consumers across various industries including gamedev, automotive, and healthcare.

What you will do

• Serve as the senior functional and technical owner for Workday Compensation (including Advanced Compensation) and Payroll.
• Lead the design, configuration, and enhancement of compensation and payroll processes to ensure scalability and compliance.
• Drive annual and off-cycle compensation planning activities, including merit, bonus, stock, and promotion processes.
• Independently manage medium- to large-scale projects, from requirement gathering to post-production support.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and implement sustainable, scalable solutions based on Workday best practices.

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on Workday experience with deep expertise in Compensation and Payroll modules.
• Proven experience leading Workday implementations, enhancements, or module rollouts.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end compensation, payroll, HR, and Total Rewards processes on a global scale.
• Ability to independently drive complex workstreams and make sound configuration decisions with minimal oversight.
• Professional proficiency in English for regular communication with global colleagues and partners.

Nice to have

• Workday Pro Certification in Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Payroll, or Core HCM.
• Experience with Time Tracking modules.
• Prior involvement in at least one end-to-end global Workday implementation.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Employee stock ownership and competitive retirement/pension plans.
• Generous vacation, personal days, and support for new parents through family-care programs.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing programs, including a Global Employee Assistance Program.
• Commute subsidy and office snacks.
• Training and development programs and volunteering matching.