Sr. Business Systems Analyst/Workday Configuration/HCM

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Job type: Contract
Apply by: Mar 31, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 13, 2026

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Are you an experienced Workday Business Application Analyst seeking your next opportunity? Apply Now!

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Sr. Business Systems Analyst/Workday Configuration/HCM with extensive expertise in Workday Recruiting and Acquire/Talent modules. In this long-term contract position, you will support configuration tasks, assist in business process automation, and collaborate closely with product owners and business systems analysts to enhance talent acquisition processes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to modernization initiatives within a dynamic financial environment while working in a flexible setting.

Responsibilities

Configure Workday Recruiting and Acquire modules based on finalized requirements
Participate in design sessions with product owners to understand and translate business needs into configurations
Demonstrate Workday features and configurations to stakeholders to facilitate understanding and adoption
Analyze automated processes and support business decisions by reviewing system setups and automation flows
Break down work into stories and tasks within Jira, track progress, and manage capacity in an agile environment
Collaborate with business systems analysts to refine documentation and ensure alignment with project requirements
Address inquiries related to AI models within Workday Recruit, providing clarity on functionality

Desired Skill-Set

10+ years of experience in business analysis, with a focus on financial or large enterprise environments
2+ years of hands-on experience with Workday configuration (no coding required)
1+ year of experience specifically with Workday Recruiting
2+ years working within Agile environments using Jira for task management
Familiarity with Workday Acquire/Talent and AI models integrated in Workday
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to effectively present to stakeholders

Nice to Have

Workday Pro Certification
Experience supporting documentation cadence and requirement refinement with BSA
Knowledge of Paradox, HiredScore, or Workday HCM and Security modules
Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and collaborate within cross-functional teams

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.

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Responsibilities

Configure Workday Recruiting and Acquire modules, translate business requirements into system configurations, and demonstrate features to stakeholders. Analyze automation flows, manage Jira stories and tasks in an agile environment, refine project documentation with business systems analysts, and respond to questions about AI functionality in Workday Recruit.

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of business analysis experience, including experience in financial or large enterprise environments, plus at least two years of hands-on Workday configuration and one year with Workday Recruiting. Candidates should have at least two years working in Agile environments with Jira, familiarity with Workday Acquire/Talent and integrated AI models, and strong communication and presentation skills.

Skills

Workday Configuration
Workday Recruiting
Workday Acquire/Talent
Business Analysis
Business Process Automation
Agile
Jira
Requirements Analysis
Stakeholder Presentations
Talent Acquisition
AI Models
Documentation
Workday HCM
Workday Security
Paradox
HiredScore

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Keywords

Workday
Workday Recruiting
Workday Acquire
Workday Talent
Workday HCM
Workday Security
Workday Recruit
Business Systems Analysis
Business Analysis
Configuration
Business Process Automation
Talent Acquisition
Agile
Jira
Requirements Refinement
Documentation
AI Models
Financial Services
Product Owners
Stakeholder Presentations
Paradox
HiredScore
Workday Pro Certification

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