Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Altasciences supports the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies. The Workday HCM Analyst serves as a subject matter expert for Workday Absence and Time Tracking modules, configuring, maintaining, optimizing, and supporting Workday HCM while improving data quality, processes, compliance, and user experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as SME for assigned Workday Time Tracking and Absence Modules and any possible additional ones
- Configure and maintain Workday business processes, eligibility rules, validations, calculated fields, condition rules, and security roles within HCM scope
- Translate business needs (HR Ops, COEs, Payroll, IT) into scalable Workday solutions
- Ensure system configuration aligns with business requirements, policies, and data governance standards
- Perform impact analysis for configuration changes and ensure downstream process integrity
- Manage intake, clarify scope and success criteria, communicate status/risks/dependencies, and deliver on time and in scope for small/mid initiatives
- Participate in Workday’s semi‑annual releases: review notes, assess impacts, recommend and implement value‑add features
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, automate manual work, and improve user experience and data quality
- Safeguard data quality and privacy across HCM; support audits and control requirements
- Plan and execute unit/regression/UAT; maintain test evidence and change documentation
- Build and maintain operational reports/dashboards within HCM scope; ensure accurate interpretation and actionable insights
- Identify trends or data quality issues and recommend corrective actions
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–5+ years of experience in an Workday Analyst role
- Strong understanding of Workday HCM architecture, business processes, and configuration principles
- Experience with Workday reporting (standard, advanced, calculated fields)
- Knowledge of HR data governance, controls, and audit considerations
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, concise, and audience-appropriate manner
- Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities
- High attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Customer‑focused with a continuous improvement mindset
- Fluency in English is an essential requirement for the position of **Workday HCM Analys**t including, but not limited to, for the following reasons:
- Workday certifications an asset
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
- Training & Development Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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