Workday HCM Analyst

Altasciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

RRSP matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Job summary

Altasciences is hiring a Workday HCM Analyst to act as a subject matter expert for Absence and Time Tracking modules. The role focuses on configuration, maintenance, optimization, and user-focused support of Workday HCM to ensure accurate data and efficient processes.

You will translate HR needs into scalable Workday solutions, manage configuration changes, and contribute to audits and data governance while participating in Workday releases and reporting across the HCM domain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience in a Workday Analyst role.
• Workday certifications are an asset.
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM architecture, processes, and configuration principles.
• Experience with Workday reporting (standard, advanced, calculated fields).
• Knowledge of HR data governance, controls, and audit considerations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for assigned Workday Time Tracking and Absence modules.
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, eligibility rules, and security roles.
• Translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions.
• Ensure system configuration aligns with business requirements and data governance.
• Plan and execute unit/regression/UAT; maintain test evidence.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Clear communication

Problem solving

Multi-priority management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/IS

Workday certifications (asset)

Tools

Workday

Workday Reporting

Job description

About The Role

The Workday HCM Analyst serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned Workday

About The Role

The Workday HCM Analyst serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned Workday Absence and Time tracking modules. This role is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, optimization, and support of Workday HCM to enable accurate data, efficient processes, and excellent user experience.

What You’ll Do Here

• Serve as SME for assigned Workday Time Tracking and Absence Modules and any possible additional ones.
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, eligibility rules, validations, calculated fields, condition rules, and security roles within HCM scope.
• Translate business needs (HR Ops, COEs, Payroll, IT) into scalable Workday solutions.
• Ensure system configuration aligns with business requirements, policies, and data governance standards.
• Perform impact analysis for configuration changes and ensure downstream process integrity.
• Manage intake, clarify scope and success criteria, communicate status/risks/dependencies, and deliver on time and in scope for small/mid initiatives.
• Participate in Workday’s semi‑annual releases: review notes, assess impacts, recommend and implement value‑add features.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, automate manual work, and improve user experience and data quality.
• Safeguard data quality and privacy across HCM; support audits and control requirements.
• Plan and execute unit/regression/UAT; maintain test evidence and change documentation.
• Build and maintain operational reports/dashboards within HCM scope; ensure accurate interpretation and actionable insights.
• Identify trends or data quality issues and recommend corrective actions.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of experience in an Workday Analyst role
• Workday certifications an asset
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM architecture, business processes, and configuration principles
• Experience with Workday reporting (standard, advanced, calculated fields)
• Knowledge of HR data governance, controls, and audit considerations
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, concise, and audience-appropriate manner
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Customer‑focused with a continuous improvement mindset

Altasciences strives to provide a French working environment for its employees in Quebec. Although as part of its francization program has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing the above-mentioned requirement.

Fluency In English Is An Essential Requirement For The Position Of Workday HCM Analyst Including, But Not Limited To, For The Following Reasons

• The employee communicates frequently with Altasciences employees and vendors across Canada and the United States. As such, English is the main language used to correspond between offices.

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $75,000 - $100 000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Review