Contract: Functional Lead / Canada

The client, a large Oil and Gas operator, is currently seeking an Functional Lead for a contract role in Calgary.The individual must be local.


Are you passionate about joining a dynamic team in Calgary to support a groundbreaking project across the entire Human Resources (HR) function? Reporting to the Director HR Technology & Operational Services, you will be accountable for leading the core aspects of HR application functional design and integration as part of a Workday system implementation project.
This role is a key full-time project role supporting the HR transformation program HR Next. HR Next is a multi-year program to transform all aspects of the HR function, inclusive of policy, program design, organization, technology, process, people and data, in support of a redefined enterprise talent proposition.

You will use your expertise to:

• Work with senior HR leadership to understand HR Next vision and guiding principles, and translate them into design principles for functional solution design
• Lead the process of gathering business requirements across the following areas of HR
  • Talent Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Compensation
  • Learning
  • Workforce Planning
• Lead a team of 10 business analysts and functional subject matter experts through all phases of the Workday implementation (project preparation, iterative design/build/test cycles, cutover, go-live and sustainment)
• Ensure overall functional architecture is highly integrated and supports the project principles, in particular that the solution provides a delightful employee experience
• Ensure all project design documentation is of high quality and of a sufficient level of detail
• Participate in project governance system, with primary accountability for functional design and integration
• Support Project Manager with estimations of work effort to implement solutions through projects
• Support major issue/change governance including escalation management, communication, remediation actions and change process control
• Advise on current best practice and third party solution alternatives as part of the functional design process

Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• Previous experience implementing Workday as a functional or integration lead
• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS or equivalent preferred
• Five or more years of experience working in technology implementation and solution design
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and systems (SuccessFactors and SAP)
• Strong collaboration skills that enables you to build strong, positive relationships with diverse groups
• Alignment with our values of: safety above all else, respect, raise the bar, commitments matter and do the right thing

Preference for:

• A continuous improvement mindset and are able to seek greater knowledge and understanding of the systems and process in the workplace
• Ability to understand business requirements and convert them into solution designs