Senior Analyst, People & Culture Systems [Workday]

To be successful in the role Senior Analyst, People & Culture Systems [Workday], this team member will have proven experience at minimum Core HCM modules and some Workday Reporting and Security, within a complex, high-volume environment; preferably in the professional services industry. As a Senior Analyst, People & Culture Systems [Workday] your responsibilities will include: • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday HCM, configure and maintaining business processes, notifications, conditional rules, implement and enhance system modules. • Design, implement, and enhance Workday functionality to support People & Culture operational objectives and ongoing process improvements. • Partner with People & Culture, Payroll, Technology, and Finance stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into Workday solutions. • Maintain foundational Workday data, including organizational structures, locations, departments, position management, compensation, and performance management information. • Support Workday releases, enhancements, testing, validation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and change impact assessments. • Leverage Workday Community and best practices to identify opportunities for system optimization, simplification, and improved user experience. • Develop and maintain Workday reports, including standard, matrix, and composite reports using Report Writer and Report Designer. • Support People Analytics reporting and dashboard requirements in Workday to meet stakeholder and business needs. • Create and maintain HRIS process documentation, support the HRIS mailbox, and provide timely issue resolution and customer support. Think you've got what it takes to be a Senior Analyst, People & Culture Systems [Workday]? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick: • Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems/Human Resources or related field. • At least 5 years' experience in HRIS management, of which a least 2 years of functional/technical Workday HCM module experience required for employee data maintenance. • Advanced Excel experience working with large data sets utilizing advanced formulas and functionality (i.e. using pivot tables, vlookups, etc.). • Develop and maintain simple to complex Workday reports, including matrix and composite reports, utilizing Workday Report Writer and Report Designer. • Experience with Workday Security. • Demonstrate the qualities of a self-starter and one who follows through on all job duties and has a continuous improvement mindset. • Strong customer service skills and the ability to work well and collaborate in hybrid team environment. • Exceptional time management, project planning, and communication skills, both verbal & written. • Professional services industry and a Centre of Excellence environment is preferred. 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! At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data-it should reflect you. We're serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don't stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors-your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $75,000-$103,000 in Toronto, ON. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors. 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. 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. Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?