Workday Functional Analyst - Edmonton, Canada - AIMCo (Alberta Investment Management Corporation)

AIMCo (Alberta Investment Management Corporation)

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Opportunity
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Are you an individual with a keen interest in leading edge Human Resources technology systems and eager to refine your experience at a world class investment company? AIMCo is expanding its HRIS functional and operational teams to support the HR technology strategy and Workday implementation.

In this role, you will support and work collaboratively with HR and BT leadership to define a roadmap for future Workday enhancements, while managing day-to-day system configuration that will allow HR functional areas to optimize their use of the system and technology.

This role requires not only technical expertise, but critical thinking, analysis, excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

Provide support and backup to the Senior Manager, HRIS, towards the development of the HR Technology Strategy and roadmap
Design and implement requirements in Workday HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time, Absence, Recruitment, Advanced Compensation and Learning modules, including configuration changes and new module implementations
Perform rootcause analysis for issues within the Workday system and escalate to HR functional area owners, BT integrations or Workday technical teams as appropriate
Assist with data corrections, data transfers, data integrity and drive consistent practices for Workday users
Testing of new functionality within upcoming Workday releases to ensure expected system operation across upgrades
Provide new user training and supports the change management for Workday; Staying on top of industry trends and activities through external networks and education to assess the viability of leveraging alternative ways of improving the function, including Workday as a priority
Post-Secondary degree or diploma in a discipline related to Information Systems such as Business (MIS) or Computing Science is preferred
A recognized professional designation: IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management Professional (PMP), Business Analysis (BA) or Information Systems Professional (ISP), etc. is an asset.
Handson experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) will be considered an asset
Technical aptitude, an understanding of modern programming languages, data warehousing, relational databases, reporting tools and metadata repository tools (Information Knowledge Library)
3+ years of experience with Workday modules
3+ years of technical experience as a Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst with a strong acumen for technology
Workday HCM certification (or working towards it) is an asset
Experience in documenting processes, as well as performing diagnostic tests and audits
Experience managing vendor relationships with strong communication skills
Ability to identify and partner with outside consultants, SMEs and internal stakeholders with proactive communication and project management skills
Ability to be nimble and adapt to changes to project plans, demonstrating flexibility to implement new strategies and tactics to accommodate these changes
Advanced requirements/information gathering and demonstrated problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership skills with a strong ability to facilitate and resolve issues
Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service
Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo's core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others

Success Measures

One-year success will be based upon the ability of the incumbent to contribute to the delivery and implementation of Workday as AIMCo's HRIS.

By building a strong foundational understanding of AIMCo's system architecture and configuration, the incumbent will successfully manage the configuration and workflow for some or all of the Workday modules.

Benefits and Rewards

Exciting special project work and stretch assignments
Ongoing training, coaching and educational reimbursement programs
Health care spending account and onsite fitness facilities

About AIMCo

Alberta Investment Management Corporation, AIMCo, is one of Canada's largest and most diversified institutional investment managers with CAD $168.3 billion of assets under management, as of December 31, 2021.

AIMCo invests globally on behalf of 32 pension, endowment, and government funds in the Province of Alberta.

At AIMCo, you'll be part of a Results-Only Work Environment that enables employees to choose where and when they work.

An outcome-based goal-setting methodology ensures that our people leaders and employees are all focused on the same measurable goals.

Next Steps
We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in t