Workday Systems Specialist – Payroll

McGraw Hill

  • Ontario
  • $85,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Job Description:OverviewImpact the MomentCould your creative thinking build the future? A Workday Systems Specialist - Payroll at McGraw Hill makes a difference for learners and educators across the world. Our team needs individuals with new ideas who connect with people in innovative ways.How can you make an Impact?At McGraw Hill, we’re passionate about inspiring learners across the globe. As a Workday Systems Specialist – Payroll, you’ll play a critical role in supporting, configuring, and optimizing the Workday platform with a focus on Payroll, Core HCM, Absence, Talent/Performance, and Compensation modules. This position helps drive automation, continuous improvement, and self-service across HR systems. Working closely with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders, you'll ensure the system delivers accurate data, enhances process efficiency, and supports strategic initiatives.This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within CanadaWhat you will be doing:
  • Configure and support Workday Payroll, Absence, Core HCM, Talent/Performance, and Compensation modules to meet business and compliance needs.
  • Design, document, test, and implement functional tasks and enhancements, focusing on automation, continuous improvement, and self-service.
  • Develop and maintain payroll and audit reports, support year-end processing, and ensure timely and accurate data extraction.
  • Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve errors.
  • Research new Workday features, recommend updates, and ensure system documentation, training, and user support are up to date.
We’re looking for someone with:
  • Over 3 years of experience configuring Workday US Payroll, Absence, and at least one additional area (Core HCM, Compensation, or Talent).
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on data integrity, issue resolution, and reporting accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver solutions efficiently, and support system releases and upgrades.
  • Effective collaboration skills, with a strong customer service mindset and ability to partner across HR, IT, and business teams.
  • Proven ability to deliver scalable system solutions aligned with business needs, compliance standards, and governance policies.
Why work for us?The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfillment that will inspire you to even greater heights.The pay range for this position is between $85,000-$90,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. .McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com” or "@careers.mheducation.com” email addresses and/or from our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email. 49547

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