Senior Workday HCM Analyst

GFL Environmental Inc.•Vaughan, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Workday HCM Analyst provides hands-on management, configuration, and continuous optimization of our Workday HCM system. Joining a collaborative team of Workday professionals, you will act as a subject matter expert to align our HR business processes with Workday’s data structure, features, and functionality to support our rapidly growing operations across North America. This role requires a deep understanding of HR business processes, a proactive approach to system enhancement, and the ability to partner closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Operations to deliver innovative, scalable solutions.

Requirements

University or College degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
4+ years of hands-on experience with Workday HCM configuration, Business Processes, and Reporting tools.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities with a passion for detail and data accuracy.
Exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with the proven ability to multitask in a high-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and collaboratively at all levels of the organization.
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently while remaining a dedicated, responsive team player.
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Recruitment functionality is an asset.
Experience with Power BI or Google Looker is considered a strong asset.
CHRP, CHRL, or official Workday certifications are an asset.

Responsibilities

Drive complex configuration, customization, and deployment of Workday HCM components, including Core HR, Business Processes, User Security, EIBs, and Organization Hierarchies.
Test new configurations, system fixes, and bi-annual Workday releases. Document testing protocols to ensure seamless integration and mitigate downstream application impact.
Develop and maintain simple to complex Workday reports, alerts, notifications, and dashboards to deliver clear, actionable insights to HR teams and senior executive management.
Collaborate with HR team members and cross-functional departments to understand business needs, manage expectations, and deliver on key cyclical activities (e.g., Performance, Annual Compensation, and Goal Setting).
Serve as a Tier 3 support component for the Workday team. Utilize deep functional knowledge to troubleshoot complex system issues, test fixes, and resolve problems efficiently.
Act as a Workday SME to provide ongoing education, guidance, and training to HR team members. Maintain and update relevant training materials and documentation.
Actively engage with the Workday Community to stay current on new releases, features, and notices. Recommend workflow or configuration changes based on user feedback.