Senior Business Analyst, Workday HCM

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation seeks a Senior Business Analyst, Workday to lead security and integrations, bridging HR policy with technical execution. You will guide end-to-end enhancements for a global workforce and provide day-to-day Workday Integrations support, security configurations, testing, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities include audits, quarterly releases, and maintaining a robust security framework.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of hands-on experience with Workday Integrations (Studio, API, EIB, Connector) and Workday Security modules.
• Workday certification in Security and Integrations is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of other Workday modules: HCM Core, Scheduling, Time Tracking, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Help & Payroll.
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and third-party service providers.
• Deep understanding of Human Resources business processes and data requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to identify and resolve complex, multi-dimensional problems.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize workload with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to influence and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Workday subject matter expert for Integrations and Security modules.
• Coordinate with external technical vendors to maintain and enhance Workday configurations.
• Partner with functional teams to review requirements and deploy system enhancements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues ensuring data flow between systems and vendors.
• Lead and support quarterly security audits and annual audits.
• Lead semi-annual Workday releases to deliver new functionality and enhancements.
• Maintain Workday security framework and develop new security roles for integrations.
• Build, test, and upload Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) mass data uploads as needed.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.

Skills

Workday Integrations

Workday Security

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Workday certification in Security and Integrations

Tools

Workday Studio

Workday API

Workday EIB

Workday Connector

Job description

Reporting to the Chapter Manager, Workday & HR Platforms, the Senior Business Analyst, Workday serves as a functional lead responsible for Workday Security and Workday Integrations. This role bridges the gap between complex HR policy and technical execution, leading end-to-end enhancements that keep the global workforce thriving.

This role provides day-to-day support on the delivery of Workday Integrations, Workday Security configurations, system support, testing and troubleshooting, and vendor support as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Workday subject matter expert for Integrations and Security modules with hands‑on expert knowledge of Security & Integrations and fair knowledge in other Workday modules such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Learning, Talent, Scheduling, Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Help
• Coordinate with external technical vendors to execute the maintenance and enhancements of various Workday configurations, including business processes, notifications, setup values, condition and eligibility rules
• Partner with functional teams to review business requirements, recommend process improvements, and deploy system enhancements
• Work closely with technical partners to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, ensuring accurate and timely data flow between systems, vendors, and external providers
• Lead and support quarterly security audits and other annual audits
• Lead and support semi-annual Workday releases to deliver new functionality and enhancements
• Lead the maintenance of CTC's Workday security framework and new security initiatives including the development of new custom security roles and security for new integrations
• Build, test, and upload Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) mass data uploads as needed
• Support internal and external audit requirements

Requirements

• 4–7 years of hands‑on experience with the maintenance and enhancement of Workday Integrations (Studio, API, EIB, Connector) and Workday Security modules
• Workday certification in Security and Integrations is an added advantage
• Knowledge of other Workday modules: HCM Core, Scheduling, Time Tracking, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Help & Payroll
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and third‑party service providers
• Deep understanding of Human Resources business processes and data requirements
• Strong problem‑solving skills with an ability to identify and resolve complex, multi‑dimensional problems
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize workload with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to influence and drive change
• Knowledge and exposure in retail, distribution centre, and hourly workforce environments are desired

Salary: $80,000 – $131,000 per year

4–7 years of hands‑on Workday experience in Integrations (Studio, API, EIB, Connector) and Security modules. Workday certification in Security and Integrations is an asset. Deep understanding of HR business processes and data requirements.