Senior Workday Consultant Multi-Module
Job Summary
This is a remote position.
Why this role why now
INNOOVA is a Montreal-based boutique consulting firm founded in 2019 and a certified Workday partner headquartered in Canada. We also work across Dayforce UKG and SuccessFactors partnering with clients across sectors including healthcare public sector finance and technology. At INNOOVA you get the rigor of a recognized firm without the weight of large corporate structures.
Were growing our Workday practice and adding a permanent senior voice to a multi-module mandate spanning across HR payroll finance modules as our client portfolio expands. Youll step into an active fast-moving mandate where your recommendations shape how the client systems actually work with a clear path toward Architect or Lead responsibilities as you grow. Were looking for someone who advises influences and transforms not just someone who configures. Less bureaucracy more impact.
Your day-to-day impact
- Lead requirement-gathering and design workshops directly with client stakeholders translating business needs into sound Workday configuration decisions.
- Configure and maintain Workday modules across HR payroll and finance with exposure to additional modules as mandates evolve.
- Contribute to integration builds connecting Workday to the clients broader systems ecosystem
- Own testing cycles and deployment readiness from unit testing through go-live support.
- Act as a trusted advisor to client teams flagging risks early and recommending process improvements not just resolving tickets.
- Help grow a multi-platform practice sharing knowledge with junior consultants as the team scales.
The profile we are looking for 50% advisor 50% expert
What matters most (50%)
- A consultative mindset: you propose solutions and challenge assumptions rather than simply executing requests.
- Confidence leading client workshops and design sessions including with stakeholders who dont speak systems.
- Strong analytical skills able to translate ambiguous business requirements into clear functional and system logic.
- Clear credible communication that bridges functional and technical audiences.
What we also expect (50%)
- Hands-on Workday configuration experience in at least one core module (HR Finance or Payroll)
- Experience contributing to integration builds is an asset.
- Exposure to other SaaS platforms (Workday Dayforce UKG SuccessFactors) is an asset.
- Comfortable working across the full implementation lifecycle from design through deployment.
Our must-haves
- Bilingual (French/English) spoken and written.
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 years of Workday consulting or implementation experience.
- Workday Certification in a core module (HR Finance or Payroll) or an equivalent extensive hands-on implementation track record.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in Canada (citizen permanent resident or valid work permit holder) to be confirmed during the background check.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation.
- Flexible hybrid work model based in Montreal fully remote depending on mandate.
- Group benefits from day one; retirement plan after 3 months.
- A $1000 annual wellness allowance including mental health support.
- Certifications may be supported by INNOOVA.
- 4 weeks of paid vacations
- Real impact and fast growth without the corporate overhead.
The process simple and fast
- Round 1 Discovery call with our recruitment team (approx. 2030 min).
- Round 2 Hiring manager interview (approx. 45 min).
- Optional coffee chat with our CEO
- Offer and background verification.
INNOOVA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender background or situation. If you dont check every box we still want to hear from your potential matters as much as experience. We use artificial intelligence tools to support and not replace human judgment in our selection process. Our process is designed to be fair bias-aware and focused on skills and potential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Required Skills:
The profile we are looking for 60% advisor 40% expert What matters most (60%) advisory & delivery leadership : - A natural mediator: you manage client expectations and internal team dynamics with equal skill and you de-escalate without losing momentum. - High emotional intelligence: you read the room adapt your communication style and earn trust quickly with clients consultants and leadership alike. - Comfort with ambiguity: you thrive in fast-moving unstructured environments where priorities shift and you help create structure where there is none. - Demonstrated track record of delivering HRIS or IT projects end to end in an external consulting context managing multiple clients cultures and stakeholder environments simultaneously. - Strong communicator in French and English applied case by case based on client needs. What we also expect (40%) project delivery fundamentals - Solid command of project delivery lifecycle phases mobilization planning design build test deploy hypercare and the ability to keep a team moving through each one. - Experience managing project plans schedules and risk logs across concurrent mandates; enough functional context to ask smart questions and hold delivery teams accountable. - Comfort reading the technical landscape without needing to configure it you dont need to be an HRIS specialist but you understand the environment your team operates in. - PMP/PMI certification an asset. - Workday Engagement Manager certification an asset; may be supported by INNOOVA for the right candidate. Our must-haves : - Have led HRIS Finance or IT projects delivered end to end in an external client-facing consulting context. - Legal authorization to work in Canada. - Availability for occasional travel for client engagements. - Genuine flexibility and adaptability this is a high-growth environment where the pace is real.