About this role
Our client, a large and diversified organization with operations across Canada and the United States, is seeking an experienced HRIS Analyst to take ownership of its Workday platform and support ongoing optimization initiatives.
Following a recent Workday implementation, the organization is entering the next phase of its HR technology journey and requires a dedicated Workday expert who can drive enhancements, improve business processes, support users, manage integrations, and deliver meaningful reporting and analytics.
This position offers a unique opportunity to become the organization's primary Workday subject matter expert while partnering closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders.
Responsibilities
Workday Administration & Optimization
• Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday modules including HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Advanced Compensation.
• Maintain and improve business processes, workflows, notifications, and approvals.
• Manage Workday releases, testing, and system enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to improve system functionality and user experience.
Security & Data Governance
• Administer security roles and user access.
• Conduct regular audits and maintain data integrity.
• Support privacy compliance and internal governance requirements.
Reporting & Analytics
• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and calculated fields.
• Deliver workforce insights and operational metrics to business leaders.
• Support ad hoc reporting requests and data analysis.
Integrations & Technical Support
• Support existing Workday integrations and future implementation projects.
• Assist with troubleshooting and testing integration-related issues.
• Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders on system enhancements.
Stakeholder Partnership
• Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Provide end-user support, training, and documentation.
• Promote adoption of new functionality and best practices across the organization.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of Workday administration, HRIS, or Workday Analyst experience.
• Strong understanding of Workday configuration and business processes.
• Experience supporting Payroll, Compensation, Recruiting, and Core HCM functions.
• Experience with security configuration and reporting.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Workday Studio, EIBs, Extend, or Prism Analytics.
• BIRT reporting experience.
• Experience in a multi-entity or complex organizational environment.
• Experience supporting Workday integrations and large-scale HR systems.