Workday Analyst

Who We Are: At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon‑neutral landscape. We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners, and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people. What You’ll Do: As Workday Analyst, you will be responsible for liaising and maintaining the core global ERP platform in support of Northland Power’s business objectives. In this role, you will primarily provide technical expertise as it pertains to Workday ERP – Human Capital Management (HCM), Performance, Talent, Workforce, and Payroll and other Workday services; provide business analysis in assessing and designing enterprise application solutions and ensuring standards and best practices are followed. You will collaborate closely with the Workday team, internal business partners, and designated vendors and partners, addressing business demand and support inquiries and ensuring that global business applications in scope are operational within the agreed service level agreements. Key Accountabilities: Manage and support the Workday ERP system, primarily HCM functions, Benefits, Advance Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Talent, Performance, Succession and Payroll. Provide support for other Workday functions, including finance, strategic sourcing and more. Collaborate with business functional owners, superusers and vendors to align application solutions with organizational objectives. Plan, design, develop and deploy Workday solutions, create reports, dashboards, KPIs, discovery boards, workbooks, and manage vendor releases, patches, and enhancements. Lead business requirements gathering and prepare business requirements documents. Provide technical leadership in IT/OT application projects and implementations, working with implementation teams and vendors. Maintain IT standards throughout the SDLC and assist with ongoing systems and process improvement initiatives. Support the Manager, Enterprise Applications in ensuring vendors and service providers deliver quality solutions based on SLAs. Develop and maintain documentation relating to the technical environment, including testing and support. Who You Are: Flexible: Thrive in a fast‑paced, iterative environment and adapt to changes in focus and direction as the business requires. A proactive problem‑solver: Find creative solutions to help others, make sound decisions in complex situations, and know when to ask for help and elevate. A trusted advisor: Quickly establish rapport and build trust‑based relationships with managers and employees across the organization, handling sensitive and complex issues with confidentiality. Analytical: Transform trends and data into presentable themes, connecting the dots. Strong communicator: Communicate clearly (written and verbal) and tailor messaging for audiences. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an equivalent business or related field. 3+ years of experience implementing and supporting Workday with a focus on configuring HR & Payroll modules; Workday HR/Payroll certifications are a must. Proficiency in the Finance module and strategic sourcing module, and an understanding of system integrations is an asset. 3+ years of experience eliciting business requirements and preparing business requirement documents. Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting business application systems, solution development, technical design system integrations, configuration and deployment along with end‑user requirements and support. Strong understanding of human resources principles and HR & Payroll processes. Proficiency in implementing most Workday HCM related modules. Extensive knowledge in Workday report writing, dashboards, worklets, and KPIs. Proficiency with Microsoft enterprise products, development tools, and methodologies. Experience with Waterfall/Agile/Scrum methodologies and traditional SDLC methodologies. Knowledge of ITIL framework. Understanding of SaaS solution implementation approaches and cloud development tools. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of users and management. Strong influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Self‑motivated team player with strong planning and quality decision‑making skills and strong presentation skills. What’s In It for You: Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to recognize your contributions and empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here’s why Northland is the place where you’ll thrive: Thoughtful benefits: Competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for you and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; accident and life insurance and disability benefits. Wellbeing first: Access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including mental health resources. Floating days and birthdays off: Birthday off and three additional days off annually to observe other important events. Diverse and inclusive environment: We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds and encourage applications from those whose past experience does not exactly align. Disclaimer This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the job described herein can change. Northland Power is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and accessible environment and to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify the HR Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr