Senior Analyst, Workday

at  Loblaw Companies Limited

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.
All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.
Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country’s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
We are seeking a talented Workday Senior Analyst to support the ongoing evolution of our Workday HRMS & Payroll platform. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of the largest employer in Canada while shaping the future of our HR technology landscape.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:

• 3-5 years of HRIS/Workday experience across various HR disciplines, combined with a post-secondary degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced expertise in Workday, particularly in HCM Core, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and Security.
• Strong knowledge of Workday’s delivered tools and functionalities, as well as experience with the Workday Security model.
• Technical proficiency developed through significant business experience in HR technology.
• Proven project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence decisions through a deep understanding of Workday functionality and business needs.
  Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
  If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
  We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Director of People Process & Technology, you will play a pivotal role in developing and deploying various aspects of the Workday system, with a primary focus on HCM Core and Security. Your contributions will ensure the platform provides an exceptional user experience and supports efficient, effective HR processes across the organization.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Workday environment and ensuring optimal system performance through configuration, testing, training, and troubleshooting. As a key subject matter expert, you will be a primary point of contact for users.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the requirements gathering, design, development, and implementation of Workday solutions across multiple HR data domains, including HCM and Security.
• Apply your knowledge of Workday features to enhance user experience, improve productivity, and ensure system sustainability.
• Analyze strategic challenges, interpret data, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Recommend and implement solutions based on issue analysis and business impact.
• Develop solutions aligned with business strategies and stakeholder needs, ensuring they deliver measurable value and outcomes.
• Promote automation, self-service tools, and a culture of data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure that all configuration changes and enhancements are thoroughly tested to meet business requirements.
• Support strategic analytics and reporting initiatives in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Document and maintain operational procedures related to Compensation, HCM, Security, and other relevant modules.
• Proactively build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to meet business objectives.
• Exercise sound judgment in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex problems.
• Work independently and effectively manage non-routine tasks and challenges.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team’s goals.