Description

Requisition Id: 2026-143

Job Status: Regular Full-Time

Hours & Days of Work: 35 hours per week

Minimum Salary: $74,000

Maximum Salary: $93,000

Target Start Date: 02/01/2027

Assistant Manager, HCM & Reporting

Regular Full-Time

35 hours per week

ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING

Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.

AGO Values:

- Respect:We foster belonging and appreciate each other.
- Openness:We interact with an open mind and thoughtful engagement.
- Collaboration:We believe in the power of together.
- Accountability:We own our actions and outcomes.

We are currently seeking a Regular Full-Time Assistant Manager, HCM & Reporting to join our Total Rewards team. Under the direction of the Manager, Total Rewards the incumbent will support the development and execution of the HR technology roadmap, oversee Human Capital Management (HCM) systems and reporting capabilities, and drive continuous improvement across HR processes. The role will focus on leveraging HR technology, data, and analytics to enhance operational efficiency, improve data quality, streamline processes, and support informed decision-making.

The position provides subject-matter expertise across Workday modules, including HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, Scheduling and Performance Management,



while supporting the introduction and adoption of additional modules and capabilities as the organization’s HR technology needs evolve.

Working collaboratively with HR, Payroll, Finance, Operations, IT, and other business stakeholders, the Assistant Manager will oversee end-to-end HCM processes, identify opportunities for system enhancements and automation, and develop reporting frameworks and dashboards that provide actionable insights and support organizational objectives.

The salary range for this position is $74,000 - $93,000 per annum

What is this position responsible for?

- HR Technology Strategy and Roadmap
- The Workday functional subject matter expert is responsible for configuration, optimization, reporting, security, testing, feature adoption, and day-to-day management of the Workday platform. Evaluate existing HR systems and business processes to identify technology gaps and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, data accuracy, employee experience, and reporting capabilities.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the HR technology roadmap, identifying opportunities for system enhancements, automation and adoption of recent functionality to support evolving business needs.
- Coordinate system upgrades and end-to-end functionality rollouts, including requirements gathering, testing, implementation, and change management.




- Deliver training and guidance to end-users to promote effective utilization of HRIS functionality.
- HCM System Management
- Configure, maintain, and support Workday HCM and related systems across Core HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Performance Management, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, Benefits, and other applicable modules.
- Administer system configurations, business processes, notifications, alerts, and integrations to support accurate and efficient HR and payroll operations.
- Develop rules for pay calculations, bargaining provisions, eligibility and accruals (seniority, premiums, overtime distribution).
- Configure eligibility rules, staffing models, organizations, job profiles, compensation plans, benefit plans, and absence plans. Ensure collective agreement entitlements (premiums, step progressions, shifts, dues) are accurately reflected in HRIS .
- Assist in resolving system discrepancies related to configuration or data issues.
- Testing & Implementation
- Experience supporting Workday release management, testing cycles, and feature adoption activities.
- Oversee and coordinate system testing activities, including user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, and validation of system changes, upgrades, and enhancements.
- Drive new module upgrades and transformation projects, including but not limited to Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent and Performance Management
- Develop, document, and implement standardized procedures, workflows, controls, and reporting requirements in collaboration with content owners.
- Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and business process owners to design, implement, and optimize e

📌 Assistant Manager, HCM (Toronto)
🏢 Art Gallery of Ontario
📍 Toronto