HR Systems Specialist - Workday

HR Systems Specialist (6-Month Contract)

Location: Ottawa, Hybrid, minimum 3 days on-site per week
Language: English, fluent written and spoken communication required
Duration: 6-month contract
Background Check Requirement: Reliability or equivalent background check required

About the Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a mission-driven, national organization operating within the public sector and delivering essential services that impact Canadians every day. You will play a key role in supporting ongoing enhancements to a modern HR system, helping ensure system changes are delivered accurately, on time, and with care.

In this role, you will work closely with a collaborative HR Systems and Analytics team, as well as internal HR and IT partners. Your attention to detail and hands-on system expertise will directly support system stability, user experience, and the successful delivery of HR initiatives across the organization.

What’s In It for You

You will be part of a professional and supportive workplace that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. This contract offers exposure to enterprise-level HR systems work, meaningful collaboration with experienced professionals, and the chance to strengthen your Workday expertise in a well-structured environment.

Your Responsibilities

• You will support regular Workday upgrades by executing test scripts, documenting results, and escalating issues when needed.

• In this role, you will carry out approved system changes, ensuring configurations are tested, documented, and implemented accurately.

• You will develop and maintain system documentation such as job aids, standard operating procedures, and user support materials.

• You will assist with reporting activities, including data extracts and scheduled reports within Workday.

• You will provide administrative system support, including tasks related to learning and training campaigns.

• You will help maintain compliance with system governance, security, and data privacy standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in an HR systems or HRIS-focused role.

• Hands-on experience using Workday for HR processes.

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

• Practical knowledge of HR systems such as HRIS, ATS, or LMS, particularly within Talent or Learning.

• Strong attention to detail with proven accuracy in testing, documentation, and data validation.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow established processes, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with sound judgment when escalating risks or issues.

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.