Senior Analyst, People

Who We Are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone's friendly and helps each other out? That's like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we're all professionals and there isn't a mayor or a general store. What we're trying to say is that we're a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That's what's most important to us. We're building a thriving organization that's purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

To be successful in
Senior Analyst, People & Culture Systems
, this team member will have proven experience in the following areas in a complex, high-volume environment; preferably in the professional services industry:

• HRIS Configuration and Implementation: Configure, implement and enhance system modules as a Workday SME, including ongoing improvements, to align with organizational and People & Culture operational objectives.
• Collaboration and Process Enhancement: Work directly with the People Services Team, collaborate with the broader People and Culture community, and engage with Finance/IT team members for employee transactional process reviews and enhancements within Workday.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously identify and deliver enhancements to the everyday experience of all colleagues using Workday.
• Expertise and Contribution: your expertise in Workday configuration and analytics will be invaluable. Your enthusiasm, client-focused service, and ability to critically review and improve existing systems and processes contribute to a seamless self-serve colleague experience.

As a Senior Analyst, People & Culture Systems your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain organization foundational data in Workday, including department and location data, position management, compensation administration data, performance management data, etc.
• A subject matter expert to the firm by regularly leveraging/expertly finding solutions and improvements in Workday Community on current and upcoming areas of Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
• Develop and maintain a range of Workday reports (simple to complex), including matrix and composite reports using Workday Report Writer and Report Designer
• Configure Workday business processes (including notifications, conditional rules, related documents, etc.) and identify opportunities for enhancement and simplification that align with Workday's methodology.
• Maintain & design People Analytics Dashboards in PowerBI and/or Workday, dependent on the stakeholder requirements or business needs.
• Ensure data integrity within Workday and downstream systems through audit processes and analyses.
• Collaborate with People & Culture and Data Analytics team to determine best methods, tools and techniques for data collection and analysis.
• Support system upgrades, new HRIS releases, testing, validation, and overall performance analysis.
• Provide support in the creation and update of training and process documentation for changes to HRIS procedures.
• Monitor the HRIS mailbox, promptly respond to internal and external customers, and resolve issues in a timely manner. Identify opportunities for greater automation while keeping in mind a great service to our employees and stakeholders.

Doane Grant Thornton
If you're a bit like us, you're driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts "we before me", where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you'll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that's when the magic happens

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Think you've got what it takes to be an Senior Analyst, People & Culture Systems? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems/Human Resources or related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in HRIS management, of which a least 2 years of functional/technical Workday HCM module experience required for employee data maintenance.
• Advanced Excel experience working with large data sets utilizing advanced formulas and functionality (i.e. using pivot tables, vlookups, etc.).
• Develop and maintain simple to complex Workday reports, including matrix and composite reports, utilizing Workday Report Writer and Report Designer.
• Advanced experience with reporting tools such as PowerBI or Workday Discover Boards.
• Strong understanding of People and Culture (HR) functional areas in relation to HRIS.
• Experience troubleshooting end-user and systems interface issues and HRIS in a mid- to large-sized organization.
• Demonstrate the qualities of a self-starter and one who follows through on all job duties and has a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work well and collaborate in hybrid team environment.
• Strong time management, project planning, and communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Professional services industry and a Centre of Excellence environment is preferred.

At Doane Grant Thornton we're focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That's our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What's in it for you?
Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That's why we're working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.
Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?
Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.