Workday Operations Analyst

LKQ Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LKQ Corp. is seeking an Analyst to safeguard and optimize the Workday HRIS platform. You will partner with HRIS colleagues to strengthen governance, support audit readiness, and ensure secure, efficient HRIS operations.

The role includes coordinating releases, managing security and access reviews, and maintaining operational documentation to support consistent HRIS performance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Workday modules, data structure, and security model.
• Ability to translate business requirements into end-user solutions.
• Attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administer Workday configuration, routing, queues, categorization, and case-management processes.
• Perform Workday security administration, access reviews, and documentation.
• Coordinate release planning, readiness activities, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Workday security

HRIS configuration

Cross-functional collaboration

Data integrity

Documentation

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!The Analyst safeguards the security of the Workday HRIS platform, enabling HR and the business to operate with confidence. Partnering with HRIS colleagues and business stakeholders, this role strengthens platform governance and controls, supports audit and compliance readiness, and helps ensure Workday continues to meet evolving organizational needs.Salary: $90,200 CAD - $135,000 CAD Depending on ExperienceEssential Job Duties:Administer Workday Help configuration, routing, queues, categorization, and case-management processes.Perform Workday security administration, including approved access changes, security assignments, access reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting documentation.Manage HRIS request intake, assessment, triage, routing, escalation, and follow-up.Coordinate Workday release planning, readiness activities, stakeholder communications, and completion tracking.Coordinate regression testing, including testing schedules, participant assignments, completion tracking, issue documentation, and escalation of outstanding defects.Maintain HRIS platform and operational documentation, including procedures, configuration documentation, process inventories, support materials, testing documentation, governance records, and other documentation necessary to support consistent HRIS operations and knowledge retention.Coordinate HRIS audit-evidence activities, including periodic access reviews, testing assignments, evidence collection, completion tracking, and issue follow-up.Monitor Workday business processes and operational activity; facilitate resolution of stalled, failed, aging, or exceptional transactions.Administer the HR knowledge-article platform, including configuration, permissions, categorization, and workflows.Identify and support opportunities to improve HRIS platform operations, controls, documentation, and service delivery.Assume other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:Not responsible for supervising employees.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Understanding of Workday modules, data structure, security model, and configuration options.Clear understanding of overall HR processes; including knowledge, terminology, and best practices to effectively translate business requirements into meaningful end-user solutions.Understanding of user roles, permissions, and security settings within Workday to ensure data confidentiality and access control.Ability to configure and customize Workday modules to align with organizational processes, such as defining custom fields, business processes, and workflows.Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and ensuring successful project delivery.Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into business solutions.Attention to detail to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data standards.Willingness to stay updated on Workday updates, enhancements, and industry trends to continuously improve system utilization.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.Decisions generally affect one’s job or assigned functional area.Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).Benefits:Health/Dental/Vision InsurancePaid Time Off401k with Generous Company MatchCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsJoin us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.