Senior Workday Analyst, HR

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Workday Analyst, HR to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and other related modules, as well as a deep understanding of business processes, system configurations, and Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB). This position will be responsible for configuring, maintaining, and optimizing Workday solutions to support the organization's HR operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configuration and maintenance of Workday HCM, including modules such as Core HR, Recruiting, Learning, Absence, Talent, and Compensation.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and other cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define processes, and translate business needs into technical solutions within Workday.
• Provide expert guidance and troubleshooting support for day-to-day Workday operations and system enhancements.
• Conduct system testing, including functional and regression testing, to ensure system stability and accuracy.
• Manage Workday releases and updates, ensuring successful implementation of new features, patches, and upgrades.
• Perform data analysis and audits to ensure data integrity and maintain system compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Provide training and support to end users and ensure a smooth transition for new system functionalities.
• Support with design and generation of reports and dashboards using Workday reporting tools to provide insights into HR metrics and performance.
• Support integrations between Workday and other enterprise and external systems.
• Create, prepare, and load Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) files as needed to support mass updates.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Workday HCM and provide guidance on best practices and solutions for process optimization.
• Collaborate with external vendors and consultants as needed to address complex system issues or specialized requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance system efficiency and user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and ensure best practices are followed.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Document system configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance with internal standards.
• Research and keep up to date on new Workday functionality to make recommendations for adoption road map.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Workday HCM with a strong understanding of modules such as Core HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Talent/Performance Management, Absence Management, Learning & Development, and Reporting.
• Proven experience with Workday configuration, integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Workday certifications (e.g., Workday HCM, Workday Integration, Workday Reporting) are highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR business processes and best practices.
• Experience with Workday reporting tools and knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Workday releases, testing, and data migration.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to lead and deliver complex Workday HCM initiatives on time and within scope.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above