Job Description

Who we are:

Fairstone Bank and its family of brands are united in delivering innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their goals. Over the years, our brand family has grown. In 2024, Home Trust Company, Home Bank and Oaken Financial became part of the Fairstone Bank family of brands, alongside Fairstone, Eden Park and Fig.

Together, we are the leading alternative lending bank in Canada. We have the collective experience and expertise to better serve our customers and foster our partners’ growth. With a diverse suite of products—residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, credit cards, retail and automobile financing, personal loans and digital lending—we offer financial solutions tailored to all Canadians, including newcomers, small-business owners, smart investors and savvy consumers.

Backed by nearly a century of lending experience through its legacy companies, Fairstone Bank and its brand family are proud to be Canada’s leading alternative lending bank. ​

About the role:

The Workday Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery, optimisation, and governance of HRIS capabilities across the organisation. This role partners closely with stakeholders across HR, IT, and business units to ensure HR data, workflows, and systems effectively support our People & Culture strategy.

The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Workday, experienced in scaling HR technology within growing organisations, and has proven track record driving continuous improvements in both system configuration and operational processes.

A key part of this role is advancing automation, efficiency and responsible AI adoption within the HR function. The Workday Manager will help evaluate, deploy, and govern Workday AI features and HR related AI use cases—ensuring implementations are secure, ethical, and aligned with our HR and data governance standards. The goal is to improve efficiency, insights, and decision making while maintaining strong human oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Lead organizational change management efforts related to Workday enhancements, releases, and new module implementations (HCM, Recruiting, Absence, Performance, Payroll, Time Tracking, Learning, Compensation).
• Maintain data accuracy and standardized processes across all HR technologies; proactively identify and resolve systemic issues.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot integrations using Workday tools and frameworks.
• Evaluate, test, and implement new Workday releases, features, and complementary HR technologies to strengthen system capabilities.
• Develop and maintain HR reporting, dashboards, and analytics; translate complex data into actionable insights for leaders.
• Establish and enforce governance standards, best practices, and system usage guidelines across HR.
• Partner with People & Culture and cross‑functional stakeholders to identify high‑value system enhancements and prioritise improvements.
• Design and prototype workflows, automations, data pipelines, and AI‑enabled HR solutions to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Explore and propose responsible AI adoption within HR; assess AI tools, evaluate risks, and ensure alignment with security and ethical standards.
• Create and maintain user documentation; deliver training to managers and employees to support effective Workday usage.

What we’re looking for:

• HCM Workday Professional Certification
• 5+ years proven experience in functional HR role, implementation and/or consulting experience in HCM Core, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning, Time, Payroll or Talent and Performance is required
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data models, and compliance frameworks; ability to challenge and redesign outdated or inefficient practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional projects and translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Proven ability to enhance data quality, build robust reporting capabilities, and improve operational efficiency.
• Experience with integrations, data pipelines, and low‑code/automation tools (e.g., EIB, Studio).
• Ability to evaluate and experiment with emerging AI capabilities in a responsible, measured, and governance‑aligned manner.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑influencing skills at all levels of the organisation.
• High degree of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Fluency in both French and English (spoken and written) is required to communicate with our clients across Canada

What you’ll love about working here:

• Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work model designed to support your lifestyle.
• Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being.
• Compensation Package: Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.
• Future-Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.
• Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.
• On-Site Fitness: Gym access at our London and Montreal offices.
• Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.
• Family Support: Parental leave top-up program to help you during life’s big moments.
• Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.
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If what you read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you become selected for first stages of the interview process.

Learn more: https://www.fairstone.ca/en/about/canadian-lender

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If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application.

Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Permanent