Analyst, Workday Talent and Compensation

Cogeco Communications Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogeco Communications Inc. in Montréal, QC is seeking a Workday Talent & Compensation Analyst to configure, optimize, and support Workday Talent Management and Compensation. The role collaborates with HR COEs and IT to simplify processes, automate workflows, and adopt emerging AI features.

The candidate will manage system readiness, perform root-cause analysis, and contribute to governance and release cycles while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of HRIS experience with Workday Talent Management and Compensation modules.
• Strong time-management skills to lead deliverables during tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional partners.
• Experience driving process optimization or AI capability integration.
• Bilingual in English and French; English proficiency for cross-border collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical SME for Workday Talent & Compensation modules including Performance Management and Talent Profile.
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, rules, eligibility criteria, calculations, and templates.
• Troubleshoot system issues and perform root-cause analysis with best practices guidance.
• Support Talent Profile, Skills, and related talent framework capabilities.
• Build and maintain functional reports and dashboards; ensure data integrity.
• Partner with HR COEs, IT, and HRIS peers to deliver scalable solutions.
• Contribute to governance and bi-annual Workday release cycles.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Bilingual EN/FR

AI capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Peakon

HRIS

Job description

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type: Regular

Job Description : Position Summary Reporting to the HRIS Director, the Workday Talent & Compensation Analyst configures, maintains, and optimizes Workday Talent Management and Compensation modules. The role ensures system readiness and technical troubleshooting while partnering with HR COEs and IT, maintaining clear functional boundaries, and proactively identifying opportunities for process simplification, automation, emerging AI application and feature adoption.

Key Responsibilities

Workday Talent & Compensation Solutions Serve as technical subject matter expert for Performance Management, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Peakon, Talent Profile, and Skills. Configure and maintain Workday business processes, rules, eligibility criteria, calculations, and templates within assigned areas. Translate business requirements into efficient solutions, evaluating security, reporting, integration, and downstream impacts. Troubleshoot system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and apply Workday best practices to enhance system stability.

Performance & Compensation Cycles Configure, test, and establish system readiness for annual and periodic Performance and Compensation cycles in partnership with Talent COEs. Provide technical troubleshooting, escalations, and root-cause analysis during active cycles while HR Super Users drive front-line comprehensive business scenario testing, user validation, and day-to-day process execution. Gather post-cycle feedback to continuously refine and streamline recurring processes.

Talent, Skills & Emerging Capabilities Support the build and enhancement of Talent Profile, Skills, and related talent framework capabilities. Connect skills, talent, learning, and compensation data structures to optimize the employee and manager experience. Proactively analyze usage trends and provide technical recommendations to optimize business processes, including evaluating and leveraging emerging Workday AI and automation capabilities.

Reporting & Data Build and maintain functional reports, calculated fields, and dashboards within assigned talent and compensation domains. Collaborate on advanced reporting and ensure data integrity and consistent definitions.

Stakeholder & Solution Partnership Partner with HR COEs, IT, and HRIS peers to clarify requirements and deliver practical, scalable solution designs. Translate Workday capabilities into clear options, risks, and business recommendations for stakeholders. Foster collaborative solution partnership, maintaining resilience and professional agility to articulate trade-offs, clarify technical outcomes, and refine designs constructively under stakeholder feedback.

Governance, Release & Continuous Improvement Contribute to HRIS intake prioritization and roadmap planning based on business value, effort, and capacity. Support bi-annual Workday release cycles through impact assessment, configuration updates, and regression testing. Adhere to established governance, security protocols, and change-control standards to maintain system integrity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of HRIS experience, with functional proficiency in Workday Talent Management and Compensation modules Solid understanding of Core HCM with proven ability to analyze business requirements, design functional solutions, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Strong time-management skills to lead deliverables during tight, cycle-based project deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical details to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to navigate constructive feedback, articulate rationale, and drive successful project outcomes with diverse cross-functional partners.
• Experience driving process optimization, business process design, or AI capability integration.
• Bilingualism (English and French, written and spoken) is required.
• Due to regular collaboration with teams, clients, and partners located outside of Quebec, proficiency in English is necessary for this role.

Location : Montréal, QC

Company : Cogeco Communications Inc.

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging. By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail]

Rooted in the communities it serves, Cogeco Inc. is a growing competitive force in the North American telecommunications and media sectors, serving 1.6 million residential and business subscribers. Its Cogeco Communications subsidiary provides Internet, video and phone services in Canada, and in thirteen states in the United States under the Cogeco Connexion, oxio and Breezeline brand names. Through Cogeco Media, it owns and operates 21 radio stations primarily in the province of Québec as well as a news agency. Cogeco's subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CGO). The subordinate voting shares of Cogeco Communications Inc. are also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CCA).