Senior Specialist, Talent Insights & Reporting (Workday)

TL;DR

Senior Specialist, Talent Insights & Reporting (Workday): Transforming raw people data into strategic business intelligence with an accent on leading the P&C reporting ecosystem, automation, and self-service enablement. Focus on identifying analytical trends, implementing data intake frameworks, and improving operational efficiency through data-driven solutions.

Location: Remote in Canada (specifically Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver areas)

Salary: $100,000–$119,000 CAD

Company

Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences.

What you will do

• Spearhead initiatives to increase adoption and utilization of P&C reporting tools and insights.
• Support the development of the Insights roadmap, prioritizing automation and self-service.
• Act as a consultant to P&C Heads of Region and business leaders, identifying analytical trends.
• Implement an intake framework that shifts the team from "Order Takers" to "Problem Solvers".
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Analysts, fostering knowledge sharing.
• Develop reporting offerings that meet business requirements and contribute to KPI development for people initiatives.
• Bridge the gap between Workday and Looker dashboards in collaboration with Corporate Data and FP&A teams.
• Perform advanced root cause analysis for complex system errors and provide integration support.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience specifically within the Workday ecosystem.
• Expert-level proficiency in creating complex Calculated Fields, with mastery of Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and nBox reporting.
• Proven track record of building and managing high-stakes reports (e.g., Board of Directors decks, ESG reporting).
• Deep knowledge of configuring custom reports and handling large data sets.
• Experience identifying system inefficiencies and implementing sustainable fixes.
• Experience working in agile/pod environments, acting as the "Product Owner" for People Data.
• Experience working within or closely with a People function, demonstrating a deep understanding of HR lifecycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (fluency required).

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Statistics, Data Science, or relevant experience.
• Background working as an HR Business Analyst or Data Analyst.
• Experience working with People Analytics tools (Prism, Looker, Tableau).
• Workday Pro Certification (Reporting).

Culture & Benefits

• A flexible work environment and remote work policies.
• Equity options and contributions to your pension plan.
• Training opportunities and career growth.
• Health and wellness credit.
• Time off to volunteer and give back to the community.
• Computer purchase program (Macbook) and enhanced parental leave.