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About the Role
CI is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director, HR Systems & Analytics with deep expertise in Workday HCM to lead the design, optimization, and delivery of our HR technology stack and reporting/data capabilities. This role is critical in enabling business transformation, supporting rapid growth, and integrating acquired organizations within a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment.
Responsibilities
- Defines and executes the enterprise HR systems strategy, with a focus on Workday HCM and its ecosystem.
- Leads system roadmap planning, including enhancements, integrations, and releases aligned with business priorities.
- Serves as the Workday subject matter expert and ensures systems are scalable to support growth and acquisitions.
- Drives delivery through Agile operating models, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative releases.
- Establishes product-oriented delivery and optimizes resources to ensure focused, high-impact outcomes.
- Leads HR systems due diligence, data migration, and integration activities for M&A transactions.
- Develops standardized onboarding playbooks and ensures seamless system integration with minimal disruption.
- Leads an advanced HR analytics function to deliver Workday operational reports and promote self-service reporting in Workday.
- Develops dashboards and leverages data to improve workforce planning, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
- Works with the AI team to build use cases on how to leverage AI to streamline manual work across data and systems.
- Works across HR, IT, and Corporate teams to support automation of end-to-end processes (e.g., Onboarding, workforce planning, etc.).
- Acts as a trusted advisor and translates business needs into scalable solutions.
- Is the point person for systems-related audits, ensuring HR systems comply with regulatory requirements and data privacy standards.
- Establishes governance frameworks and supports audit activities.
- Manages third-party vendors on the delivery of Workday application services.
- Develops scorecards on resource performance, spend, and delivery for executive consumption.
- Leads and develops a high-performing team across in-office and remote environments.
- Coordinates with global jurisdictions on Workday changes to ensure governance and regional compliance.
- Provides coaching, mentorship, and performance management while fostering a collaborative and outcome-focused culture.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience leading an HR systems practice specializing in Workday HCM in global jurisdictions.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing a reporting/data analytics function.
- Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience configuring Workday HCM.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading a team of Systems professionals in Agile methodology.
- Strong analytical, strategic, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a highly demanding environment juggling multiple priorities.
- Previous experience in financial services with M&A exposure.
- Proven leadership in Agile delivery and managing distributed teams.
Skills
- Workday HCM
- HR Systems
- Data Analytics
- Agile methodology
- M&A integration
- AI
- Process automation
- Stakeholder management
Location
- Remote
- In-office
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Director
Salary/Compensations
- $93,000 to $143,000
Benefits
- Participation in a bonus program
- Health insurance coverage
- Wellness programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid leave programs
- Education-related programs
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
- Training Reimbursement
- Paid Professional Designations
- Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
- Corporate Discount Program
- Enhanced group benefits
- Parental Leave Top-up program
- Paid time off for Volunteering
About the Company
- CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services.
- Since 1965, CI has consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors.
- The company is driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice.
- CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential.
- Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.
Equal Opportunity
- CI Financial Corp. and all of its affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
- If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at accessible.recruitment@ci.com, or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.