HR Data and Process Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert analysis for report development, system configuration, or technical development activities
• Analyze and interpret HR data and existing reports to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with technical support resources to support system enhancements and process improvements
• Serve as the primary liaison between HR, ITS, Workday support resources, and institutional stakeholders
• Lead or coordinate user acceptance testing activities to validate that reporting and system changes meet business requirements
• Develop and maintain training materials, user guides, process documentation, standard operating procedures, knowledge articles, online (eg: intranet updates) resources and maintain Adobe forms
• Deliver training on Workday processes, reporting tools, and HR procedures, ensuring documentation remains current and aligned with business practices and system functionality
• Support HR leadership and institutional stakeholders with strategic initiatives, operational planning, and emerging organizational requirements
• Leverage data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement

Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of business analysis methodologies, process improvement techniques, data governance principles, audit and compliance practices, reporting and analytics methodologies, testing approaches, records management practices, and change management principles
• Strong curiosity and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience driving technology adoption and user engagement.
• Passion for enhancing the employee and manager experience through technology.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills along with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced experience working with Workday HCM, including business processes, reporting, testing, system enhancements, and user support. Demonstrated ability to leverage Workday functionality to improve HR operations, data quality, and user experience.
• Ability to build effective partnerships across HR and institutional stakeholders
• Able to identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, documentation, user experience and Workday-enabled workflows
• Strong understanding of collective agreements, employment legislation, privacy requirements, workforce reporting obligations, audit practices, and data governance principles

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related discipline
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated experience with Workday HCM is strongly preferred and will be considered a significant asset.
• Prior experience in a unionized and/or post-secondary educational environment is an asset
• Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).
• Remuneration: Refer to salary range noted on this posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

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