Global (Workday) HRIS Data & Analytics Lead

Global (Workday) HRIS Data & Analytics Lead • Toronto Canada Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers). About the Role We are seeking an experienced, Workday-savvy Senior Lead in the Data & Analytics function. Reporting to the Global Senior Director, People Data Analytics & HRIS, you will shape and execute our global strategy for Workday data quality, analytics excellence, and insight-driven decision making. This role is ideal for someone passionate about Workday data structures , complex reporting , data storytelling , and building an analytics culture that senior HR and business leaders trust. Responsibilities Align Workday data and analytics strategy with broader business and HR priorities, enabling consistent and scalable insights across all regions. Lead the creation and enforcement of global data governance practices within Workday, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all HCM data domains (job architecture, compensation, talent, time, benefits, etc.). Establish data quality metrics, perform audits, and partner with HRIS to resolve systemic issues in Workday’s data model. Manage data integrity remediation programs and drive improvements through validation rulebooks, governance councils, and exception handling processes. Advanced Workday Reporting & Insights Oversee the design, build, and maintenance of Workday reports, Workday dashboards, Discovery Boards, Worksheets , and other analytics deliverables. Provide deep analytical leadership to interpret complex datasets, perform multi-variable workforce analyses, and answer strategic questions around headcount, attrition, compensation, performance, and workforce planning. Translate technical Workday data concepts into clear, actionable insights for C-suite, HR leaders, Finance partners, and business stakeholders. Data Visualization & Storytelling Lead the creation of high-impact dashboards and presentations that communicate data narratives clearly and compellingly. Ensure reporting frameworks are intuitive, scalable, and support both high-level executive views and operational workforce insights. Coach the organization in understanding and leveraging Workday data and reports. Partner with HRIS to evaluate and implement new Workday features. Drive automation of manual reporting processes using Workday, integrations, and scalable logic to reduce operational burden. Identify opportunities to streamline people data flows between Workday and downstream analytic tools. About You The Essentials Deep expertise in Workday HCM reporting , including Advanced Reporting, Calculated Fields, Worksheets, Dashboards, and Workday’s data model. Strong understanding of people data, HR processes, and global data governance. Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and turn them into clear, actionable insights. Experience leading a global analytics/reporting team and influencing senior executives. Exceptional communication and data visualization skills. Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with simultaneous global initiatives. Additional Requirements Flexibility to collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones. Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and analytical rigor. At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission. Salary Range $110,000—$120,000 CAD About Monks Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition. Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019‑23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022‑23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020‑24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021‑24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us. We have provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. 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