Senior Business Application Analyst - Workday Talent Management

TD•Toronto, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent and Skills Management Pod, which is part of the Talent, Skills & Legal Product Group under Corporate Platforms, is responsible for the enterprise HR platforms that manage performance, talent, succession, workforce planning, and skills throughout the colleague lifecycle. This pod works closely with Talent Centers of Excellence to deliver scalable, compliant, and business-aligned solutions, utilizing Workday as the primary system of record for talent and skills data. This includes supporting Workday Talent Management capabilities and advancing enterprise skills enablement through Workday Skills Cloud and integrated skills intelligence platforms. The team is tasked with balancing day-to-day platform operations with strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing talent and skills capabilities to support enterprise workforce and regulatory priorities.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or technical certificate
5+ years of relevant experience of hands-on Workday configuration experience, with a strong focus on Talent Management modules (Performance, Talent, Succession, Calibration, Skills)
Experience supporting enterprise-scale Talent Management programs in Workday
Experience partnering with HR COEs on performance cycles, talent reviews, and succession planning
Experience supporting Workday releases, feature adoption, and change management for Talent Management functionality
Demonstrated experience developing, configuring, and maintaining Workday business processes supporting talent programs
Advanced, hands-on experience configuring Workday Talent Management functionality, including business process configuration and functional rule setup.
Strong understanding of Workday HCM data structures as they relate to talent, performance, and succession processes.
Ability to assess impacts of configuration changes across integrated Workday modules and downstream systems.
Proven ability to lead functional design discussions and provide configuration recommendations with a business-first lens.
Advanced knowledge of Agile methodology.
Expert level professional role requiring in-depth knowledge / expertise in own domain / field of specialty and working knowledge of broader related areas
Integrates the broader organizational context into advice and solutions within own area
Subject matter expert within their own area of specialty or a resource for others
Expert knowledge and an understanding of business supported and broader organization
Expert analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to solve complex problems requiring analysis to solve complex problems requiring analysis of multiple variables, including consultation with multiple stakeholders
Uses advanced methods to contribute to new solutions and recommend standards against which others will operate
Leads projects of moderately to complex risks and resource requirements; may lead end –to-end processes of functional programs
Coordinates and prioritizes multiple initiatives
Subject matter expert and consults with clients and/or project teams and may be involved in assessments of potential projects
Works independently as the senior lead and guides other within area of expertise

Nice To Haves

Workday Pro Certification (Talent Management or HCM) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday Talent Management modules, including Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Calibration, Succession Planning, Skills, and Talent Profiles
Translate business requirements into Workday configuration, including business process frameworks, condition rules, validations, security, and notifications
Partner with HR stakeholders to design and optimize end-to-end talent management processes aligned to enterprise standards and best practices
Support testing activities related to Workday Talent Management configuration, including BAT execution, defect triage, and release validation
Ensure Workday Talent Management solutions comply with Data Governance, Privacy, Legal, and regulatory requirements
Responsible for business process documentation for all business applications owned/managed
Responsible for day-to-day operations process management to ensure consistency, and delivery according to established SLA
Work closely with the Test Lead to ensure common testing standards and practices are followed and adhered to
Provide support on deployment and change management for initiatives relating to applications owned / managed
Review requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
Provide feedback and thoughts on possible solutions to issues/risks arising throughout the life cycle of a project, including adherence to enterprise application / data lifecycle practices
Identify and escalate risks that could impact project timelines or the quality of the deliverables to project manager and business owner, provide options and recommendations.
Act as an escalation point for application and operation issues both directly and through internal/external business partners (including external vendors)
Act as a decision maker on projects—responsible for getting input from the appropriate SMEs in order to make decisions
Accountable for adhering to the EPMO project management methodology
Ensure adherence to the Data Governance Framework
Ensure adherence to guidelines and regulatory requirements under Privacy, Legal, Compliance, and the Office of the Chief Data Officer
Demonstrated ability to build relationships within the team and with key stakeholders
Continuously enhance knowledge/expertise in own area and keep current with leading-edge technologies trends/developments
Continuously enhance knowledge of business domains and their products/services
Support the development of business cases including benefits identification
Support and/or implement solutions that mitigate risk and maximizes the availability of service, efficiency and effectiveness
Participates fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
Support the team by continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
Keep others informed and up to date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provide training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate.
Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
Act as a brand champion for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally
Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and other business units, including participation in cross-functional groups or committees

Benefits

Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals.
Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.
Regular development conversations
Training programs
Competitive benefits plan
Access to an online learning platform
Variety of mentoring programs
Diverse career paths
Respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued
Fair opportunities to grow
Training and onboarding sessions