HR Analyst, Workday

Saint Elizabeth; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social enterprise in Canada seeks an HR Analyst specializing in Workday to improve HR processes and support organizational objectives. This position demands strong analytical skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and 3+ years in HR applications, especially Workday. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple teams to enhance system efficiency and ensure the seamless integration of business and technical needs. Competitive total rewards and a positive workplace culture are offered, along with flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Pension

Flexible pay options

Tuition support

Hybrid work

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in HR applications, specifically in Workday.
• Ability to analyze business processes for optimization.
• Proven experience in system administration for HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Map and assess current HR processes for improvement.
• Partner with teams to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Lead user acceptance testing and manage change related to Workday.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Technical Acumen

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Join us in re-imagining health care with the largest social enterprise in Canada. SE Health is leading a multi-year enterprise transformation project that leverages human-centered design to be at the forefront of innovation within the healthcare sector. As a leader in home care, we are expanding and enhancing our capabilities to provide personalized experiences using new platforms and cloud-native architectures, ensuring privacy and security by design. Our transformation is grounded in guiding principles drive to ensure that we prioritize team decisions, long-term planning, process standardization, data-driven insights, and balanced user adoption. If you are driven by the desire to have an impact, change the world of health care and shape the future, we invite you to be part of our journey.

Position Summary

The HR Analyst, Workday, serves as a critical liaison between Human Resources, business key players, and the technical team within the context of the Workday implementation project. This role combines the responsibilities of an HR Business Analyst (BA) with a strong focus on leveraging Workday to optimize HR processes and deliver solutions that support organizational objectives. The HR Analyst, Workday, will proactively analyze, document, and improve HR operations, ensuring seamless integration between business needs and technical solutions. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem-solver with robust analytical skills and significant experience in Workday system administration and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Map and assess current HR processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending Workday-based solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Digital teams gather, document, and analyze business requirements for the Workday implementation project.
• Configure, test, and implement Workday system enhancements and new modules to support evolving HR and Workday project needs.
• Translate business requirements into clear and actionable functional specifications.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and change management activities related to Workday and HR process changes, supporting successful adoption across the organization.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including process flows, requirements, test scripts, and user guides, to ensure clarity and continuity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with key players to ensure that Workday solutions meet business requirements and drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery.
• Monitor system performance and user feedback to identify opportunities for further optimization and support ongoing HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in HR applications, with hands‑on experience in Workday.
• Proven ability to analyze business processes and translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, including talent management, employee data management, and benefits administration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience with project management, testing, and documentation within a system implementation context.
• Detail‑oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex problems and identify root causes.
• Collaboration: Works well in cross‑functional teams and maintains strong stakeholder relationships.
• Technical Acumen: Demonstrates proficiency with HRIS platforms, especially Workday.
• Communication: Clearly conveys information and actively listens to understand business needs.
• Adaptability: Responds positively to change and manages ambiguity effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and quality in all documentation and system configurations.

Why join SE Health?

• Competitive Total Rewards
  So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, flexible pay options, car‑loan support, housing solutions and exclusive staff perks.
• Flexibility & Belonging
  Thrive with hybrid work, flexible scheduling and a supportive, inclusive culture that puts people first.
• Purpose & Impact
  Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition
  Access tuition support, training and meaningful career pathways across a growing, future‑focused organization.

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not‑for‑profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID‑19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] at your earliest convenience.