Workday Analyst, Audit & Reporting

Lightspeed Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commerce platform company in Toronto is seeking a Workday Analyst for a 12-month contract. The role involves transforming HR data into actionable insights, ensuring data integrity, and providing analysis for HR processes. Candidates should have 3+ years in HR analytics and proficiency with Workday. Offered benefits include flexible working, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Unlimited paid time off

Health insurance

Wellness benefits

Transit support

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with HR data and analytics.
• Experience configuring custom reports and managing large data sets.
• Strong understanding of HR programs and lifecycle activities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
• Analyze data to identify trends related to workforce metrics.
• Perform audit procedures and collaborate with management on findings.

Skills

HR data analytics

Workday knowledge

Excel proficiency

Data governance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Statistics, Data Science

Tools

Workday

Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)

Job description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. This position is a 12 months contract

We’re looking for a Workday Analyst, Audit & Reporting to join our Talent Operations, Systems and Insights team. You will transform HR data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. This role will extract, highlight data gaps, analyze, and visualize data from Workday and other HR systems. You will collaborate with People Business Partners, leadership, and other stakeholders to provide data-driven recommendations that improve HR processes, enhance the employee experience, and support business objectives.

What you’ll be doing

• Reporting and Visualization
  
  
  • Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations that effectively communicate people data insights to stakeholders.
  
  
  • Extract data from Workday and other HR systems using various reporting tools and techniques.
  
  
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  
  
  • Develop end-to-end solutions to reporting requirements and change requests (design, build and test reports).
  
  
  • Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to workforce demographics, performance, compensation, turnover, and other HR metrics.
  
  
  • Interpret data to determine HR program effectiveness and contribute to establishing KPIs to assess new feature releases.
  
  


• Data Governance and Integrity
  
  
  • Ensure data integrity and accuracy by implementing data quality checks and validation procedures.
  
  
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of data governance policies and procedures.
  
  


• Audit
  
  
  • Perform audit procedures and analyze findings to identify and assess control deficiencies.
  
  
  • Collaborate with management to develop and implement remediation plans.
  
  
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure scalable and consistent audit processes.
  
  


• Collaboration and Support
  
  
  • Partner with People Business Partners and other stakeholders to understand data needs and provide insights.
  
  
  • Support HR initiatives by providing data-driven recommendations and analysis.
  
  
  • Stay up-to-date on Workday reporting and analytics capabilities and best practices.
  
  
  • Conduct knowledge transfer sessions to promote data literacy and support best reporting practices.
  
  

What you need to bring

We’re looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:

• 3+ years of experience working with HR data and analytics


• Workday experience and knowledge of calculated fields, creating advanced and matrix reports, dashboards


• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Statistics, Data Science, or relevant combination of training and experience


• Strong understanding of people data metrics and reporting best practices


• Advanced proficiency in HR reporting tools


• Advanced knowledge of Excel


• Experience configuring custom reports and handling large data sets


• Experience maintaining data integrity across enterprise HR systems and conducting audits


• Strong understanding of HR programs and lifecycle activities


• Strong English communication skills; as a global company, fluency in English is required.

Even better if you have

• Background as an HR Business Analyst or Data Analyst


• Knowledge of a data visualization tool (e.g., Tableau, Looker)

What’s in it for you

Enjoy Lightspeed capabilities and a range of benefits:

• Flexible hybrid work environment


• Career opportunities in a growing company


• Opportunity to make an impact in a lean, collaborative team


• Benefits including unlimited paid time off, health insurance, wellness benefits, transit support, and access to LinkedIn Learning

Note: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. We are committed to equal opportunity and a barrier-free workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Where to from here?

We aim for a mutually beneficial fit. Check our career page for more details and apply if you’re interested.

Who we are

Lightspeed powers the businesses that form the backbone of the global economy. Our one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate and scale, delivering exceptional customer experiences. Founded in Montréal in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the NYSE and TSX. We serve teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.