Job Description WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? This role leads a team of highly skilled professionals accountable for the successful delivery of HR technologies, ensuring alignment to and the acceleration of workforce strategies and business goals. This role leads the design, implementation and optimization of HR digital solutions, such as Workday, to drive business value and continually evolve the HR digital experience. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader with deep knowledge of HR systems; has strong business acumen and a solid track record of delivering technology and driving ongoing digital transformation. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Develop and execute a digital HR technology roadmap in alignment with HR and enterprise strategies, partnering closely with IT and HR colleagues Develop and execute the Workday strategy, aligned with business goals and digital transformation initiatives Optimize the value derived from HR technologies and champion digital transformation initiatives to enhance employee experience, workforce analytics and process automation Lead cross functional HR tech-related projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with high user adoption Lead the development of an HR business architecture and HR content strategy to build digital, data and AI capabilities for now and for the future Ensure HR systems and data practices comply with global data privacy regulations and internal risk policies Implement and execute governance frameworks for HR data integrity, system access and vendor management Lead and mentor a high performing team of HR technology professionals Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement within the HR tech team WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? Must have: Workday experience, specifically experience in leading Workday delivery and ongoing functionality evolution and releases, driving digital adoption Strong leadership skills, proven effective experience in building strategies and vision for the team, building and managing the roadmaps and workplans to deliver. Strong experience in building talent and growing skills across the team Strong communication skills; demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Strong ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and senior leaders and executives Strong organizational, project management and delivery skills Strong understanding of the risk environment for HR technology, particularly in progressive technologies such as AI A strong understanding of HR technology and/or financial services industry. Nice-to-have: Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded corporation Experience in systems development lifecycle Experience in vendor management Experience in AI delivery 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, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team A world-class training program in financial services Flexible work/life balance options Opportunities to do challenging work Job Skills Agile Methodology, Agile Methodology, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Building Talent, Business Architecture, Business Case Design, Business Values, Change Management, Conceptual Thinking, Configuration Management (CM), Creative Visioning, Cross-Team Collaboration, Design Thinking, Digital HR, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, High Impact Communication, Human Resources (HR) Software Systems, Human Resources (HR) Technology, Influence, Operational Delivery, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Results-Oriented {+ 3 more} 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: 2025-12-05 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. 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