HRIS Specialist (Workday)

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Join us and:

• Work in the company that the main product is an award-winning platform that processes billions of dollars every day.

• Improve yourself and your team through education and continuous learning.

How do we work?

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented People Systems & Data Analyst with core specialization in Workday to join our dynamic People Team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our HR technology landscape, with a focus on Workday. You will be responsible for maintaining data integrity, providing actionable insights through data analysis, and supporting the People function in achieving its strategic goals. A successful candidate will possess experience with HRIS (Workday), strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of HR metrics and reporting, and a continuous improvement mindset.

As a People Systems and Analytics Partner, you will:

• Workday Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on Workday, providing configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting support.

• Impact Analysis: Conduct detailed downstream impact analyses across all modules on changes being introduced to Workday – such as impacts on the business processes, reports, calculated fields, security, etc. - and translate this into a task tracker.

• Data Management: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR data, including data entry, audits, and reporting.

• Analytics and Reporting: Develop and generate insightful reports and dashboards to support HR decision-making and drive process improvements.

• System Enhancements: Collaborate with HR stakeholders to identify system enhancement opportunities, propose and implement solutions as well as maintain system documentation.

• Process Improvement: Continuously analyze HR processes and identify opportunities for automation and optimization.

• Project Support: Collaborate with functional leads and stakeholders (e.g., People & Talent, Technology, Finance) on Workday development and enhancement projects, translating business requirements into technical requirements and implementing scalable solutions best for OANDA.

• Training and Support: Provide end-user training and support on Workday and related HR systems.

What skillset you need, to be successful in this role:

• 5+ years of work experience in Human Resources.

• 3+ years of experience in HRIS, with a strong focus on Workday configuration and administration.

• Understanding of HR processes from hire-to-retire.

• Thorough understanding of minimum 3 Workday modules: HCM, Advanced Compensation, Absence with Time Tracking or Talent Optimization.

• Experience with Workday Adaptive Workforce Planning is an asset. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and system requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.

• Workday certifications are highly desirable.

OANDA Global Corporation is a diverse and global team with offices around the world. We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to OANDA. We are committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.

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