Senior HRIS Business Analyst (Workday)

isgSearch; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

isgSearch is seeking a Senior HRIS Business Analyst (Workday) for a permanent, full‑time role. The analyst will serve as the Workday SME, leading configuration, testing and optimization while partnering with HR, Payroll and IT to translate business needs into scalable solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in HRIS/HCM, at least 3 years of hands-on Workday configuration, and expertise across Core HCM, Talent, Absence, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, and Payroll.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting, implementing, and optimizing HRIS/HCM platforms.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Workday configuration experience.
• Strong expertise across Workday Core HCM, Talent, Absence, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, and Payroll.
• Experience with Workday business processes, security, reporting, calculated fields, EIBs, condition rules, and data loads.
• Experience supporting Workday integrations, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional subject matter expert for Workday, guidance on system capabilities and best practices.
• Lead the analysis, configuration, testing, implementation and ongoing optimization of Workday functionality.
• Partner with HR, Payroll IT and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate needs into scalable solutions.
• Support Workday enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop reporting, dashboards and documentation while providing expert-level troubleshooting and user support.
• Coordinate testing activities, validate changes and monitor Workday releases for business impact.

Skills

Workday configuration

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Workday

Job description

Permanent

Senior HRIS Business Analyst (Workday)

Role Status

Current Opening

Principal Tasks and Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as the functional subject matter expert for Workday, providing guidance on system capabilities, solution design, and best practices.
• Lead the analysis, configuration, testing, implementation, and ongoing optimization of Workday functionality.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable system solutions.
• Support Workday enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, and documentation while providing expert-level troubleshooting and user support.
• Coordinate testing activities, validate system changes, and monitor Workday releases to assess business impact.

Our Client:

A large global organization committed to investing in technology, innovation, and enterprise business systems while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Qualifications and Pre-Requisites:

• 5+ years of experience supporting, implementing, and optimizing HRIS/HCM platforms.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on Workday configuration experience.
• Strong expertise across Workday Core HCM, Talent, Absence, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, and Payroll.
• Experience with Workday business processes, security, reporting, calculated fields, EIBs, condition rules, and data loads.
• Experience supporting Workday integrations, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Workday certifications are considered an asset.

Additional Information or Perks:

• Permanent, full‑time opportunity.
• Hybrid work model requiring 4 days per week onsite.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing evolution of a global Workday environment.
• Collaborative team with exposure to enterprise‑wide HR technology initiatives.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

isgSearch does not use artificial intelligence throughout the hiring process.