Workday HR Functional Analyst

northwestern polytechnic; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifelong learning opportunities

Wellness programs

Competitive compensation package

Student-centered culture

Job summary

Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie, Canada, is seeking an HR Functional Analyst to bridge HR and Payroll, focusing on Workday HR processes and configurations to optimize efficiency and ensure compliance.

You will support organizational reporting and analytics needs, delivering accurate insights while overseeing regular Workday maintenance and testing to maintain system integrity and performance. A collaborative, enterprise-wide approach is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience bridging HR and Payroll functions and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Workday HR module and related configurations.
• Ability to deliver accurate organizational reporting and analytics.
• Experience with system maintenance, enhancements, and testing in HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Bridge HR and Payroll functional teams, business units and technical teams to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Own Workday HR business processes, configuration, and optimization for efficiency and compliance.
• Deliver timely, accurate HR analytics and reporting to support decision-making.
• Oversee regular Workday maintenance, enhancements, and testing to maintain system integrity and performance.

Job description

Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034.We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are...

Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1, 3, 5, and 10-year goals, tactics and actions that will ensure Canada’s newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada.

Human Resources Functional Analyst exists to bridge the gap between the HR and Payroll functional teams, business units and technical teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment. This position is responsible for Workday HR business processes and configuration to optimize efficiency and compliance. Supports organizational reporting and analytics needs by delivering accurate and actionable insights. Additionally, the role oversees regular Workday maintenance, enhancements, and testing to maintain system integrity and performance.

What We Offer
NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada’s newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.