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Sr. Business Systems Analyst/Workday Configuration/HCM

  • Toronto, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 14, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Contract
Experience level
Lead · 10+ years
Apply by
Mar 31, 2027
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available

Job summary

Configure Workday Recruiting and Acquire modules, translate business requirements into system configurations, and demonstrate features to stakeholders. Analyze automation flows, manage Jira stories and tasks in an agile environment, refine project documentation with business systems analysts, and respond to questions about AI functionality in Workday Recruit.

Job details

Are you an experienced Workday Business Application Analyst seeking your next opportunity? Apply Now! Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Sr. Business Systems Analyst/Workday Configuration/HCM with extensive expertise in Workday Recruiting and Acquire/Talent modules. In this long-term contract position, you will support configuration tasks, assist in business process automation, and collaborate closely with product owners and business systems analysts to enhance talent acquisition processes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to modernization initiatives within a dynamic financial environment while working in a flexible setting. Responsibilities Configure Workday Recruiting and Acquire modules based on finalized requirements Participate in design sessions with product owners to understand and translate business needs into configurations Demonstrate Workday features and configurations to stakeholders to facilitate understanding and adoption Analyze automated processes and support business decisions by reviewing system setups and automation flows Break down work into stories and tasks within Jira, track progress, and manage capacity in an agile environment Collaborate with business systems analysts to refine documentation and ensure alignment with project requirements Address inquiries related to AI models within Workday Recruit, providing clarity on functionality Desired Skill-Set 10+ years of experience in business analysis, with a focus on financial or large enterprise environments 2+ years of hands-on experience with Workday configuration (no coding required) 1+ year of experience specifically with Workday Recruiting 2+ years working within Agile environments using Jira for task management Familiarity with Workday Acquire/Talent and AI models integrated in Workday Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to effectively present to stakeholders Nice to Have Workday Pro Certification Experience supporting documentation cadence and requirement refinement with BSA Knowledge of Paradox, HiredScore, or Workday HCM and Security modules Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and collaborate within cross-functional teams BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled. Privacy Policy

What you’ll do

Configure Workday Recruiting and Acquire modules, translate business requirements into system configurations, and demonstrate features to stakeholders. Analyze automation flows, manage Jira stories and tasks in an agile environment, refine project documentation with business systems analysts, and respond to questions about AI functionality in Workday Recruit.

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of business analysis experience, including experience in financial or large enterprise environments, plus at least two years of hands-on Workday configuration and one year with Workday Recruiting. Candidates should have at least two years working in Agile environments with Jira, familiarity with Workday Acquire/Talent and integrated AI models, and strong communication and presentation skills.

Listed skills

  • Business analysis · Preferred
  • Agile · Preferred
  • Jira · Preferred
  • Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Workday Configuration
  • Workday Recruiting
  • Workday Acquire/Talent
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Process Automation
  • Agile
  • Jira
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Stakeholder Presentations
  • Talent Acquisition
  • AI Models
  • Documentation
  • Workday HCM
  • Workday Security
  • Paradox
  • HiredScore

Job areas

  • Technology
  • Human Resources
  • Data & Analytics
  • Finance & Accounting

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