Workday Domain Lead, Core HCM

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a highly skilled and resourceful Workday Domain Lead – Core HCM to join our HR Digital Solutions team. This individual will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Core HCM, driving the evolution of our Workday platform to deliver an exceptional user experience and align with RBC's HR strategy.

As a key member of the Workday team, you will partner closely with HR business leaders, Centres of Expertise, and IT to understand business needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver scalable, effective solutions within Workday. You will also play a leadership role in guiding and mentoring other domain leads, ensuring a consistent and collaborative approach across functional areas.

What Will You Do?

• Lead and Own the Core HCM Domain: Serve as the go-to expert for Core HCM functionality, configuration, and design.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Engage with HR business partners, Centres of Expertise, and other stakeholders to understand pain points, gather requirements, and translate them into Workday configuration solutions.
• Enhance and Sustain Workday: Drive ongoing enhancements, ensuring Workday continues to reflect RBC's HR strategy and business priorities.
• Solution Design & Configuration: Analyze requirements, recommend solutions, and execute configuration in Workday following best practices and governance standards.
• Testing & Deployment: Partner with HR IT and QE teams to plan, execute, and validate configuration changes.
• Stay Current: Keep abreast of Workday's roadmap, new releases, and industry best practices to proactively recommend enhancements.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to other domain leads, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support: Work with our HR Advice and Talent Cycle teams to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and deliver a seamless experience for our operational teams.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

Must Have:

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience, with demonstrated expertise in Core HCM.
• Workday Pro Certification in HCM Core (required); additional certifications are an asset.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end HR business processes and their integration across modules.
• Proven ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into effective system solutions.
• Exceptional problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a business or technology-related field (or equivalent experience).
• Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to take ownership and deliver under tight deadlines.

Nice to Have:

• Experience within the financial services industry.
• 3–5 years of related Human Resources or HR technology experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring other Workday domain experts.

What's in it for You

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits and competitive compensation

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Industry Knowledge, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Information Technology Trends, Systems Software, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-10-10

Application Deadline:

2025-10-25

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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