Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

We're looking for a Senior Analyst, People Process & Technology, to join our team!  This position is an exciting opportunity to help us continue our Workday HCM journey and work for the largest Employer in Canada!

Reporting to the Senior Manager, People Process & Technology, you will be part of the Business Analyst team that supports the scoping, design, and deployment of Workday features and enhancements with a focus on HCM to ensure that our Workday platform delivers a positive user experience. 

As part of the team, you will ensure our Workday environment's integrity and overall system operation through ongoing product expertise, enhancements, support, testing, training, and troubleshooting. As a Workday subject matter expert, you will also serve as one of our users' points of contact.

Here are a few ways you'll make a difference:

• Build and foster partnerships with business COEs, and cross-functional teams
• Support multi-year product/enhancement roadmap/backlog for COE
• Plan, scope, and deploy enhancements/initiatives in collaboration with Process lead, development team, and other broader People Technology and business resources
• Lead discovery, requirements gathering, design, development, testing and change management of Workday solutions for HCM
• Leverage your knowledge of Workday features to minimize user frustration, increase productivity, reduce maintenance efforts, and deliver sustainability at scale
• Break down strategic problems, and analyze data and information to provide subject matter insights and recommendations
• Recommend and implement solutions based on issue analysis and business impact
• Develop solutions based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs, ensuring solutions return stakeholder value and business results
• Conduct research using Workday’s online courses and Community forum on various documentation and configuration to provide SME support
• Promote reporting automation, self-service, and culture of data-driven decisions
• Support development and execution of strategic analytics & reporting initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• ·Work independently and regularly handle non-routine situations and system anomalies
• Coach and mentor development of Analysts on BA role
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Recipe for Success:

• Typically, between 3-5 years of Workday experience across multiple HR disciplines and a post-secondary degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong HR Functional knowledge in HCM including processes, pain points, challenges, leading practice solutions, current thought leadership, etc. to support Talent transformation initiatives
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with Workday specifically for HCM
• Knowledge and expertise with delivered Workday tools and functionality
• Knowledge and experience with the Workday Security model
• Strong business relationship skills
• Skill areas include project management, verbal & written communication, collaboration & teaming, analytical and problem-solving
• Ability to influence design decisions based on knowledge of Workday capability
• Knowledge and experience with the Workday Deployment Methodology / SDLC (e.g., Plan, Design, Build, Test, Deploy, Support)
• Willingness and curiosity to learn and grow in the Workday space by expanding and maintaining your current Workday knowledge/certifications, understanding the product roadmap, challenging the conventional and dynamically solving problems through hands-on, PoC, trial-and-error, research, etc
• A passion for solving complex problems and providing high service levels to our client groups.

What You Can Expect:

We are a diverse and ambitious group of technology professionals who cultivate a friendly and inclusive work environment where you can be yourself.

Other perks of joining Loblaw:

• ·Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Office with incredible amenities, including an on-site gym, volleyball court, and basketball court (turned ice rink in the winter!)
• A hybrid work environment
• Colleague Discount Program

If the above sounds like a great fit, we would love to hear from you! Apply today, and get the process started. If you meet the above requirements, expect a call from one of our recruiters, followed by an in-person interview. Our recruitment process will allow you to meet and interact with colleagues at various levels of our business to give you a great perspective of life at Loblaw.

Loblaw recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have prioritized our nation's evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.