Lead, People Systems - Payroll, Absence and Time-Tracking

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead, People Systems - Payroll, Absence and Time-Tracking based in Canada. This role offers the opportunity to lead the design, configuration, and optimization of critical People technology systems that support the employee lifecycle. You will serve as a subject matter expert for Workday HCM, with a focus on Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking capabilities. The position combines technical expertise, business partnership, and process improvement to deliver reliable and scalable HR solutions. You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to translate complex needs into effective system configurations. This role is ideal for a Workday professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and driving automation in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in ensuring data integrity, security, and operational excellence across enterprise People systems.