Temp Senior Workday Analyst - Canada

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Temp Senior Workday Analyst who will play a critical role in supporting, enhancing, and optimising our Workday HCM landscape. This position blends deep functional expertise with hands-on technical capability across integrations, reporting, and system configuration. You will work across Core HCM modules and Integrations, partner closely with People Team, Payroll and IT stakeholders, and ensure our Workday environment remains accurate, compliant, and scalable. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can translate business needs into robust Workday solutions while driving a seamless and intuitive user experience.

Time Type: Full-time, temp to permanent role

Key Responsibilities:

Integration Development & Management

• Maintain and troubleshoot existing Workday integrations, ensuring accuracy, stability, and timely issue resolution. 
• As business needs evolve, support the design, testing, and deployment of new integrations using Workday tools such as Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, and REST/SOAP APIs.
• Support integration upgrades and maintain clear documentation and version control.
• Improve integration efficiency and replace legacy interfaces in line with the Workday roadmap.

Core HCM Configuration and System Optimisation

• Lead the design, configuration, and maintenance of Core HCM foundation elements, including Supervisory Organizations, Staffing Models, Job Profiles, and Position Management.
• Build and optimize complex Business Processes (BPs) with advanced condition rules and notifications to streamline HR operations.
• Serve as the primary owner for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support tickets, ensuring timely resolution of end-user inquiries and system issues.
• Tier 1: Manage routine requests (security access, navigation help, basic data corrections).
• Tier 2: Perform deep-dive troubleshooting for configuration errors, BP failures, and data discrepancies.
• Manage mass data updates in Workday via EIBs, applying rigorous validation, audit controls, and reconciliation processes to ensure data integrity and alignment with governance standards
• Conduct regular system health checks, audits, and root‑cause analysis to proactively resolve issues and reduce manual work across People Operations.
• Manage configuration updates across multiple releases, validating impacts, performing regression testing, and ensuring seamless adoption of new functionality.

Workday Absence Ownership

• Act as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the Workday Absence module.
• Manage absence plans, accruals, eligibility rules, leave types, carryover rules, and country-specific configurations.
• Ensure absence processes align with internal policies and applicable employment legislation.
• Maintain and update configurations to reflect policy or regulatory changes.
• Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy, SOX compliance, and system integrity.

Reporting, Analytics, and Compliance

• Build and maintain advanced/matrix Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields to provide the leadership team with real-time, actionable data insights.

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance across the tenant.
• Provide insights and analytics to support decision-making, workforce planning, and audit requirements.
• Partner with People and Legal teams to ensure configuration aligns with regulatory changes.

Stakeholder Consultation and Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to People, Payroll, and business leaders, translating requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and introduce automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. 
• Lead discovery sessions, gather requirements, and document functional specifications.
• Communicate complex Workday concepts in clear, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders across regions and time zones.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to People Partners and end users where required.

Your profile:

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Workday HCM, specifically focused on system configuration and functional administration.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience administering the Workday Absence module.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Workday integrations (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs)
• Reporting, dashboards, and calculated fields
• Business process configuration and Security
• Experience with Workday Extend is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, or Workday Help) to manage and resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 escalations.
• A naturally curious mindset, with a proactive approach to exploring new functionality and identifying opportunities for optimisation and automation.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and their translation into effective Workday configuration and functionality.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong capability in identifying and implementing process improvements across HR operations.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills across global teams.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.