Sr Analyst, Workday Reporting

Location: Hybrid, 4 days on-site at the office of your choice - Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Welland, Calgary

About the Opportunity

Our leading retail client is seeking a skilled Workday Reporting and Business Process Analyst to help elevate their HR data capabilities and advance the organization’s people strategy. In this role, you will connect business needs with technology, ensuring that leaders have the insights they need to make informed, people-first decisions.

You will join a collaborative HR Operations team that values curiosity, efficiency, and continuous learning. Your expertise in Workday reporting and HCM Core will directly improve the employee and leader experience across the organization, while shaping how HR uses data to drive meaningful outcomes.

What’s in it for You

You will join a workplace that embraces innovation, values diverse perspectives, and encourages you to bring forward new ideas. Expect a people-centric environment that supports continuous learning and celebrates balance.

You will gain exposure to cross-functional partners, forward-thinking HR initiatives, and the opportunity to grow your Workday expertise in a supportive and collaborative team.

Your Responsibilities

- In this role, you will develop Workday dashboards, data models, and reports that deliver meaningful HR insights and elevate data visualization across the function.
- You will review, prioritize, and complete Workday reporting cases, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- You will create recurring scheduled reports and ad hoc reporting solutions tailored to stakeholder needs.
- You will advise on leading practices and continuous improvement opportunities to help the organization get the most out of its Workday investment.
- You will collaborate with HR and business partners to understand reporting needs, gather feedback, and refine solutions that support strategic objectives.
- You will analyze HCM Core business processes, identifying efficiencies and alignment opportunities across workflows.
- You will contribute to cross-functional Workday projects including requirements gathering, gap analysis, solution design, testing, and deployment.
- You will develop documentation that clearly outlines business requirements, process improvements, and supporting materials.

Skills and Qualifications

- 5+ years of Workday reporting experience, including HCM Core or related modules
- Proven experience as a senior business analyst focused on HCM systems and process optimization
- Expertise in analyzing workflows and recommending improvements within Workday HCM Core
- Experience supporting Workday module changes and aligning technical solutions to business needs
- Strong documentation skills, including business requirements and process materials
- Ability to collaborate with both technical teams and HR stakeholders
- Proficiency in Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Advanced Reports, and Dashboards
- Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Index Match, VBA, and data validation
- Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field, Workday Reporting certification is an asset
- Strong analytical, communication, detail orientation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to articulate business process understanding and impact of reporting decisions. (Understand impact to reporting, data and overall business processes.)

Nice-to-Have

- Experience with multiple Workday modules (not required to be SME in all).
- Exposure to AI tools or having an “AI mindset” toward reporting and efficiency. (The “AI first mindset” is across the space – Workday, reporting, HCM Core)
- Retail experience not required competence matters more.

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We are looking for someone who loves digging into data, finding meaningful stories, and helping us push our HR analytics forward. If you enjoy solving problems and shaping better processes, you will thrive here.”

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