System Analyst, HR

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Toronto is seeking a System Analyst HR to support HR technology and analytics systems. Responsibilities include ensuring data quality, conducting system reviews, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver HR-specific solutions. The candidate should have extensive experience with cloud-based HR systems and proficiency in Workday reporting. The position offers a competitive salary range from $81,170.48 to $101,463.10.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience leading and contributing to data analysis and migration efforts.
• Strong track record in implementing and supporting cloud-based/SaaS HR systems.
• Experience in HR analytics delivering actionable insights through statistical analysis.
• Proven ability to manage data governance practices that ensure data accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support HR technology and analytics systems focusing on process improvement.
• Gather and analyze business, financial, and operational needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify needs for HR system enhancements.
• Provide regular reports and updates to HR leadership.
• Support HR digital transformation projects.

Skills

SQL

System Design

.NET

Crystal Reports

EDI

Windows

Microsoft SQL Server

Visio

Visual Basic

SDLC

Systems Analysis

Oracle

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need across communities in Canada and Bermuda. As a worldwide Christian church, we help over 2 million people annually by providing necessities such as food and clothing. Additionally, we support individuals experiencing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs, living out our mission, vision, and values of hope, service, dignity, and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life — there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in communities worldwide.

Job Description

The System Analyst HR is responsible for supporting HR technology and analytics systems, focusing on process improvement, system integration, and data analysis. This role ensures data quality and integrity across enterprise systems, contributes to the implementation of the HR technology strategy, and provides meaningful insights through reporting and analytics. By working closely with stakeholders to gather and validate business requirements, the analyst helps deliver HR-specific solutions that support informed strategic decision-making.

Key Accountabilities

1. HR Systems and Data Analysis
2. Gather and analyze business, financial, and operational needs across all organizational levels.
3. Conduct system integrity reviews, interface evaluations, and ensure consistency and quality in HR systems.
4. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify needs for HR system enhancements, integrations, and workflow improvements.
5. Review and validate requirements to assess downstream impacts and ensure quality.
6. Provide regular reports and updates to HR leadership, highlighting trends and key findings.
7. Evaluate HR system configurations and business processes to recommend usability and efficiency improvements.
8. Offer consultation on major system releases, assessing impacts and requirements.
9. Support HR digital transformation projects by identifying and resolving or escalating issues and risks.

Release Management and Testing

1. Gather business requirements for release management, including assessing cross-functional impacts.
2. Analyze HR data usage across multiple projects, ensuring data security and integrity.
3. Develop and communicate test plans with HR experts and project teams.
4. Conduct data mapping, migration audits, reconciliations, and exception reporting to ensure accurate HR data transition.
5. Oversee data assurance activities, including gap analysis, data conversion validation, and integration mapping.

Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience leading and contributing to data analysis and migration efforts, with a strong track record in implementing and supporting cloud-based/SaaS HR systems. Workday experience is essential.
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-system environments with high-impact deliverables and cross-functional dependencies.
• Skilled in Agile delivery, collaborating with project teams and stakeholders to gather requirements, perform impact analysis, and support iterative system enhancements.
• 3-5 years of experience in HR analytics delivering actionable insights through statistical analysis and programming to support strategic HR decisions.
• Proven ability to manage data governance practices ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across enterprise systems.
• Expertise in Workday reporting and Power BI for developing dashboards and reports that support business needs and system optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in system configuration reviews, testing, and data validation.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.

Compensation

The target salary range for this position is $81,170.48 to $101,463.10, with a maximum of $121,755.72. Placement within this range will depend on market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodations upon request; please contact us if you require any accommodations.

Required Experience and Key Skills

• SQL, System Design, .NET, Crystal Reports, EDI, Windows, Microsoft SQL Server, Visio, Visual Basic, SDLC, Systems Analysis, Oracle

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: $81,170 - $101,463