Senior Advisor, HR Technology (Toronto)

Purpose Performance. People. Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians. With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success. Role Summary We are seeking a dynamic Talent Technology professional to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our talent application landscape. This role blends hands‑on Workday expertise with strategic thinking, stakeholder influence, and a focus on driving cutting-edge solutions and delivery. You will partner closely with Talent, Technology, and business stakeholders to optimize processes, enhance data‑driven insights, and ensure our technology supports both operational efficiency and a strong colleague experience. This role offers meaningful growth opportunities within a collaborative, high‑performing environment. Accountabilities - Support Workday configuration, testing, and deployment activities across key modules (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Compensation, Learning, Absence), building functional knowledge over time. - Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to support data and reporting needs. - Partner with Talent and business stakeholders to gather requirements and support the delivery of solutions that improve processes and user experience. - Contribute to the talent technology roadmap by helping assess current processes and identify areas for improvement. - Participate in projects by supporting requirements gathering, configuration, testing and deployment activities. - Assist in troubleshooting system issues and support data integrity efforts, working with technology partners and vendors as needed. - Support user adoption through training, documentation, and responding to end‑user inquiries. - Work within an Agile team, supporting delivery by helping refine requirements and adapt to changing priorities. Qualifications - 3–5 years of experience in talent technology or HRIS roles, with exposure to Workday in one or more functional areas. - Foundational understanding of talent processes across the employee lifecycle. - Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to support translating business needs into system solutions. - Experience supporting projects, with solid organizational and time management skills. - Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders. - Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment. - Exposure to Agile, vendor collaboration, or related technologies (e.g., ServiceNow, Qualtrics) is an asset. Inclusion & Accessibility CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2prl6i