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Fengate Asset Management

HRIS (Workday) Specialist

Oakville , Canada
full-time Hybrid

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Serve as the primary expert in Workday configuration and optimization, ensuring system integrity while enhancing HR processes and supporting payroll execution.

OPPORTUNITY 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical HRIS Specialist with expertise in Workday to play a pivotal role in ensuring the Firm’s investment in a best-in-class HCM to enhance the delivery of HR, maximize system utilization, and deliver ROI back to the business.  As a key member of the Workday implementation and optimization team, you’ll serve as the go-to expert for system configuration, process improvement, and data integrity. You’ll collaborate closely with HR, Compensation, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions that support strategic decision-making. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

System Administration & Maintenance 

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday system configuration, updates, and troubleshooting. 
  • Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. 
  • Manage user access, roles, and security settings. 

 

Payroll Managing and Execution 

  • Collaborate with Payroll and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing. 
  • Maintain and audit payroll-related data in Workday, including compensation, time tracking, and tax information. 
  • Support payroll integrations and troubleshoot issues related to data flow between Workday and payroll systems. 

 

HR/Compensation Analytics 

  • Develop and maintain custom reports and dashboards to support HR and leadership decision making. 
  • Analyze HR and payroll data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. 
  • Analyze compensation data to support salary benchmarking, pay equity reviews, and incentive planning. 
  • Develop dashboards and reports to monitor compensation trends, budget adherence, and workforce cost metrics. 
  • Partner with Total Rewards and HR leadership to provide data-driven insights for compensation strategy and planning. 
  • Support compliance with compensation policies and regulatory requirements. 

 

Process Improvement 

  • Collaborate with HR leadership team, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to streamline workflows and improve system and program efficiency. 
  • Recommend enhancements and lead implementation of new Workday modules or features. 

 

Training & Support 

  • Provide end-user support and training for HR and other system stakeholders. 
  • Create and maintain documentation for system processes and procedures. 

Project Management 

  • Support HRIS-related projects, including upgrades, integrations, and data migrations. 
  • Coordinate with vendors and consultants as needed. 

Requirements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. 
  • 1-3 years of experience working with Workday in an HRIS role, including payroll and compensation support. 
  • Strong understanding of HR, payroll, and compensation processes and data structures. 
  • Expert in Workday reporting tools and business processes. 
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 
  • Experience with project management and cross-functional collaboration. 
  • Workday integration experience or familiarity with the system. 

 

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Experience with payroll systems and integrations (e.g., Ceridian, Workday). 
  • Familiarity with Canadian payroll and compensation regulations. 

 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

  • Being Authentic – Inspiring trust and being courageous.  
  • Focusing on Performance – Being accountable and driving results. 
  • Understanding Stakeholders – Knowing the needs of those who rely on you.  
  • Building Effective Relationships – Collaboration and communication.  

LOCATION 

Oakville or Toronto based, hybrid with an eagerness to collaborate in-office based on business need. 

 

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer, we strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in.  

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Fengate Asset Management

Fengate Asset Management (Fengate) is a leading alternative investment manager focused on infrastructure, private equity, and real estate strategies. Founded in 1974 in Hamilton, Ontario, and currently with offices in Ontario and Texas and 190+ team members across North America, Fengate has built success and a trusted reputation with investors and industry partners. The firm currently manages over C$7 billion in capital commitments in support of more than C$35 billion in gross asset value, on behalf of over 50 institutional investors across North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm believes that acting responsibly to its stakeholders and communities is fundamental. Fengate is a signatory of both the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) Diversity in Action initiative and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into all stages of the firm’s investment process. In 2021, Fengate established its ESG Committee and its EBID (Equity, Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity) Think Tank, consisting of leaders and employees of all backgrounds and levels throughout our firm, to advance and govern our ESG and EBID objectives. Fengate has achieved Platinum Club member status as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, retaining this designation since 2007, and has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. Over the past year, Fengate was named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ and as a Best Workplace™ for Financial Services & Insurance, Inclusion, Women, Today’s Youth, Professional Development, and Ontario, and as one of Best Workplaces™ with Most Trusted Executive Teams. The firm has also been recognized with Waterstone Human Capital’s 2022 Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ award. This program recognizes best-in-class organizations for having cultures that have helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. Only 50 organizations are awarded this prestigious corporate culture award each year. AREAS OF BUSINESS1. Real EstateSince 1974, and with 20 years of experience managing institutional capital, Fengate Real Estate has been developing and managing real estate assets across commercial and residential asset classes and the risk-return spectrum. To-date, Fengate Real Estate has completed over 75 property and investment transactions, which total more than C$11 billion of competed value, including C$4 billion under development.2. InfrastructureIn 2006, Fengate established its first infrastructure fund with a mandate to invest in infrastructure investments in Canada. Today, Fengate has invested in over 45 assets which total more than C$25 billion of gross asset value in the social, transportation, energy transition and digital infrastructure sectors in Canada and the United States. 3. Private EquityIn 2016, Fengate launched its private equity platform to provide growth capital and partner with entrepreneurs to create lasting positive change in their businesses by realizing their growth ambitions. To-date, Fengate Private Equity has made seven investments, 20 add-ons and exited three businesses delivering top-quartile performance.

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