Workday Benefits Lead

Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 135204
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Moncton, NB; Ottawa, ON; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. John's, NL; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC; Winnipeg, MB

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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What will your typical day look like?

We are seeking an experienced Workday Benefits Lead to join our Workday practice. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and delivery of Workday Benefits solutions for clients across a range of industries, while building your reputation as a subject matter expert and contributing to the growth of the practice.

• Take accountability for Workday Benefits deliverables, leading client engagements and delivery teams to successful outcomes with a focus on client needs and value generation.
• Lead the end-to-end design and configuration of Workday Benefits solutions across multiple clients and industries.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday Benefits, with opportunity to expand into additional modules.
• Participate in troubleshooting activities and conduct root cause analysis as required.
• Provide guidance on Benefits-related integrations and reporting.
• Support conversion of legacy data into Workday and incorporate ongoing client feedback within an Agile delivery environment.
• Provide production cutover/transition support and ongoing production support.
• Contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing across the consulting and technology advisory practices.
• Prepare status reports and presentations for internal and client leadership.
• Support business development pursuits, including proposal development and presentations to senior executives.
• Build long-term relationships with senior client personnel and executives through engagements and professional networking.

About the team

At Deloitte, our Workday practice is one of the largest and most experienced Workday teams in Canada and globally. We are proud to have been recognized as Workday's Global Partner of the Year for the past 2 years and Workday Canada's Partner of the Year in 2026, reflecting our commitment to innovation, delivery excellence, and client impact.

Our Canadian Workday team combines deep functional, technical, and industry expertise to help organizations transform how they manage their workforce, finance, and planning processes. Backed by Deloitte's global network of more than 3,600 Workday-certified practitioners serving clients in over 160 countries, our professionals have access to world-class training, leading practices, accelerators, and a collaborative global community.

Whether delivering complex enterprise transformations, optimizing existing Workday deployments, or helping clients leverage emerging capabilities such as AI and automation, our team is at the forefront of Workday innovation. We work across a broad range of industries, including financial services, public sector, healthcare, higher education, retail, and technology, partnering with some of Canada's most recognized organizations.

Joining our team means working alongside some of the most experienced Workday professionals in the market, building specialized expertise, and having opportunities to grow across the full Workday ecosystem. We invest heavily in certification, continuous learning, leadership development, and mentorship, creating an environment where our people can build rewarding careers while delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

• 3+ years implementing enterprise solutions, including at least one full lifecycle implementation, with a thorough understanding of Workday Benefits processes, best practices, and applicable regulations.
• Workday implementation experience preferred; comparable ERP experience considered.
• Workday Benefits certification is a strong asset.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related discipline preferred.
• Exposure to a range of HCM/ERP vendors (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, UKG, ADP, Ceridian/Dayforce or similar).
• Fluency in English required; French is a definite asset.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage client stakeholders and leadership.
• Proven ability to lead teams and project deliverables in a collaborative environment.
• Client-facing experience with both technical and functional stakeholders, strong relationship management skills, and a commitment to client satisfaction and delivery excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-focused environment.
• Flexibility to travel to client sites as needed.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $138,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

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When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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