Workday Business Partner, People & Culture

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting  projects. 

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You as a Workday Business Partner, People & Culture will:  

•  Act as primary representative for People & Culture related requirements and functionality in Workday

• Partner with other Business Owners (Payroll & Finance) to ensure a system that supports all areas of the business and allows for scalability as the business grows

• Partner with People  & Culture to address configuration requirements, data challenges, and change management

• Escalation point for requirements, issues and decisions including new or missing requirements as they arise throughout the project

• Provide regular updates to Project Sponsors and Steer Co based on the project health

• Partner with PMO and Business Owner's to monitor and guide the overall direction of the project and escalate to Project Sponsors

• Provide advisory support to the HRIS (Workday) team with respect to ensuring a cohesive system is configured including business processes, addressing configuration challenges, and technical roadblocks

• In partnership with the Business Owners develop resource allocation plans for current and future phases of the project

• Facilitation of cross-functional business escalations to ensure the best solution for EllisDon

• Attend and contribute to project meetings including workstream working/design sessions and weekly meetings, PMO calls, project status meetings, integration calls to resolve issues and address escalated issues

• Attend and contribute to Bi-Weekly All Hands, Bi-Weekly Escalation Reviews, & Monthly Steering

• Regular meetings with Workday Manager for status updates, discuss challenges and make decisions on outstanding items

• Regular working sessions with Business Owners and PMO as required for project planning, issue resolution, and any other areas that need attention

Is this the right role for you? 

• You have a strong understanding of People & Culture (HR) processes and how they translate into Workday functionality.

• You bring prior experience partnering with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to deliver scalable and sustainable Workday solutions.

• You’re comfortable working as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on Workday configuration, business processes, and change management impacts.

• You excel at collaborating cross-functionally, bringing together stakeholders and helping resolve competing requirements to arrive at the best solution for the business.

• You can confidently manage escalations, address complex challenges, and facilitate discussions that move initiatives forward.

• You enjoy working in a project environment and are comfortable attending regular meetings, providing status updates, and engaging with multiple stakeholders at various levels.

• Prior Workday implementation or optimization experience is a strong asset — especially if you’ve worked closely with HRIS teams.

• Experience working in a unionized workforce context would be an advantage.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.          

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it! 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcome everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity. 

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. 

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