Workday Analyst

Doane Grant Thornton LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive team at a growing professional services firm as a Workday Analyst. You'll lead project implementations, improve reporting processes, and enhance the Workday experience for colleagues. With ample opportunities to learn and collaborate, this is an ideal role for those with HRIS experience looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Firmwide holiday closure

Wellness benefits

Summer work-from-anywhere policy

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional experience administering HRIS, Core HCM.
• 2 years of developing, configuring, testing Workday Reporting.
• Experience with Workday modules and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead new Workday feature releases and contribute to the platform.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for successful project delivery.
• Troubleshoot system behaviour and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Workday HCM Certification

Additional Workday Certifications

Tools

Workday Reporting suite

Excel

Job description

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Who We Are

You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

Who We Are

You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Summary

Doane Grant Thornton’s Workday ecosystem is growing! Be our next Workday SME!

As a Workday Analyst, you will lead new Workday feature releases and contribute to the Workday platform (HCM, Security, Benefits, Time-Off, Compensation etc.). This is also a unique opportunity as a lead subject matter expert working in projects from discovery, design to go-live and support.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, with a highly collaborative team, opportunities to learn, grow and most importantly, make an impact!

As a Workday Analyst your responsibilities will include :

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and other IT team members to ensure successful project and enhancement delivery
• Design, develop, configure, and test Workday reports (advanced, matrix, composite, BIRT) utilizing Workday Report Writer and Report Designer
• Proactively work to improve reporting (value-add, efficiency, quality, speed) and delivery processes
• Troubleshoot system behaviour anomalies, determine root cause, and the appropriate technical resolution
• Support the configuration and implementation of system modules, data feeds and continued improvements of HRIS (Workday) to support organizational and People & Culture operational objectives
• Working directly with People Services Team, liaising with broader People and Culture community and Finance / IT team members for all employee transactional process review including enhancements within HRIS (Workday)
• Continually identifying and exploring opportunities for Workday to improve the everyday experience of our colleagues
• Plan and execute Workday releases and updates, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
• Follow change management processes, including the creation and review of change requests
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices
• Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes and procedures
• Provide operational activities when required after-hours and on weekends
• Other relevant duties as assigned and required

Doane Grant Thornton

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Workday Analyst? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick :

• 3+ years professional experience administering HRIS, Core HCM, Timekeeping / Absence
• 2 years of experience developing, configuring, testing Workday Reporting suite including BIRT (Business Intelligence and Reporting Tool)
• Workday HCM Certification plus additional Workday certifications is a strongly preferred asset
• Knowledge and experience in Web Services, Core Connectors, Worksheets and Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs)
• Workday Studio integration experience with other systems (Finance, CRM, ADP or third-party integrations) a strong asset
• Experience with Workday modules such as Human Capital Management, Compensation, Benefits and Talent
• Advanced Excel experience working with large data sets utilizing advanced formulas and functionality
• Good understanding of People and Culture (HR) functional areas related to HRIS
• Experience troubleshooting end user and systems interface issues and HRIS
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with business and technical stakeholders

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What's in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and / or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

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