WORKDAY HR Reporting & Systems Analyst

WORKDAY HR Reporting & Systems Analyst

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented HR Reporting & Systems Analyst to join our People & Culture team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Systems, this position will play an important role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining sophisticated HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics solutions, with a particular emphasis on maximizing the reporting functionality available within Workday.

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of HR data, reporting methodologies, and workforce metrics, combined with hands-on expertise in Workday reporting, security, and Human Capital Management (HCM) functionality. This individual will work closely with business stakeholders to deliver accurate, meaningful insights that support operational efficiency, workforce planning, and strategic HR decision-making.

• Who you are:Service – You are committed to delivering an exceptional service experience by understanding stakeholder needs, anticipating challenges, and providing practical, responsive solutions. You take pride in building strong professional relationships and becoming a trusted resource to colleagues and business partners.
• Execution – You demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability, consistently following through on commitments and delivering high-quality results. You approach challenges proactively, recognize opportunities for improvement, and continually seek ways to enhance processes, strengthen your capabilities, and achieve organizational objectives.
• Collaboration – You recognize the value of teamwork and actively contribute to a positive, inclusive, and results-oriented environment. You build trust through open communication, encourage knowledge sharing, and establish productive relationships across teams to support shared goals and successful outcomes.
• What your day looks like:Develop, configure, enhance, and maintain complex Workday reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and Discovery Boards to support HR reporting and workforce analytics requirements.
• Collaborate with HR leaders, business partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate business objectives into effective technical reporting solutions.
• Serve as a primary resource for HR reporting requests, including recurring reports, ad hoc analysis, and workforce data inquiries, providing meaningful insights to support informed decision-making.
• Design and maintain enterprise-wide self-service reporting capabilities, interactive dashboards, and automated reporting schedules to improve accessibility to HR information.
• Assess existing reporting processes and identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate recurring activities, and enhance the overall efficiency of HR analytics.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by performing data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance activities to maintain accurate, consistent, and reliable employee information across HR systems.
• Create, maintain, and execute Workday Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) processes to facilitate bulk data uploads and updates while maintaining appropriate data controls and accuracy.
• Assist with Workday system configuration and ongoing administration, including updates to business processes, validation rules, conditional logic, and system notifications.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation covering reporting procedures, data definitions, technical configurations, and report inventories.
• Monitor Workday releases, system enhancements, and evolving HR technology practices to identify opportunities for improved reporting functionality and analytics capabilities.
• Provide ongoing operational support to the HR Systems team, assisting with system maintenance, troubleshooting, enhancement requests, and special projects as required.

Requirements

• Your experience and skills:Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Human Resources, Data Analytics, Information Systems Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in HR reporting and workforce analytics, with demonstrated hands-on expertise using Workday.
• Advanced knowledge of Workday reporting functionality, including Advanced, Matrix, Trending, and Composite Reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and Discovery Boards.
• Strong understanding of Workday security frameworks and system configuration, particularly regarding reporting permissions, data access, and security-related dependencies.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Advanced Reporting, and Dashboard development.
• Comprehensive understanding of HR operations, processes, and workforce metrics, including employee turnover, headcount, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), and workforce planning.
• Proven experience developing, maintaining, and executing Workday EIBs to support large-scale employee data updates and system maintenance activities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data manipulation, analysis, and reporting functions.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong commitment to maintaining data integrity, reporting accuracy, and consistency.
• Workday Pro HCM Reporting Certification would be considered a valuable asset.
• Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization platforms, such as Microsoft Power BI, would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships, prioritize competing requests, and consistently deliver quality results within a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on collaboration, stakeholder satisfaction, and delivering a positive end-user experience.
• Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to assess complex systems, troubleshoot reporting challenges, and recommend improvements to workflows and data processes.
• Proven ability to handle confidential employee information responsibly, with an understanding of applicable data protection and privacy requirements, including PIPEDA.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal. French bilingualism would be considered an asset.