Job Title: Workday HCM Analyst

Location: 100% Remote, Canada
Experience: 3+ years
Rate: $20 to $25 CAD PH

Role Summary: NearSource is looking for a Workday HCM Analyst to support and optimize enterprise-scale people systems for a Fortune 500 product company. This role focuses on Workday configuration, security administration, and operational support, ensuring global people programs are delivered reliably and at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, configure, and optimize Workday HCM for a global employee population
• Own day-to-day Workday production support, including issue triage, root cause analysis, and resolution
• Partner with People Experience, Payroll, Finance, Total Rewards, and IT teams to deliver configuration updates and break-fix support
• Administer and maintain Workday security roles proactively and upon request
• Research, identify, and resolve complex Workday issues, unexpected results, and process gaps
• Perform and audit complex data uploads using Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs)
• Support annual and off-cycle people events, including performance reviews, merit cycles, bonus processing, and job structure changes
• Monitor Workday system performance and recommend improvements for operational efficiency
• Support Workday releases, enhancements, and system upgrades
• Participate actively in user acceptance testing, documentation, and release validation
• Provide guidance and support to end users on Workday-related questions and issues
• Stay current with Workday features and industry trends through Workday Community, training, and forums

Must-Have Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• Strong hands-on Workday configuration experience within Workday HCM
• Solid experience with Workday Compensation configuration and support
• Proven expertise in Workday Security administration
• 3+ years of direct HRIS and Workday experience
• Experience across two or more Workday functional areas such as HCM, Security, Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, or Onboarding
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Exposure to large-scale, global Workday implementations
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and multitasking capabilities
• Leadership or mentoring experience within HRIS or People Systems teams

Apply now, or share your resume with salary expectations at careers@nearsource.ca.
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About NearSource: NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology solutions for some of the world's most admired brands through long-term, high-impact initiatives.

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