Business Application Analyst (Workday)
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Location
Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility

2 days onsite initially , increasing to 4 days onsite

Common in-office days: Wednesday & Thursday

Contract Details

Position Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 6 Months (Extension Possible)

Conversion: Possible

Start: As Soon As Possible

Pay Rate: C$70-C$80/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Overtime: N/A

About the Role
The Business Application Analyst (Workday) is a senior-level role supporting enterprise HR applications within a large financial institution. This position focuses on Workday configuration, business process design, stakeholder collaboration, and application lifecycle support , with an emphasis on HCM, Compensation, and Security modules. You will act as a trusted subject matter expert, bridging business needs and technical execution while supporting projects, enhancements, and day-to-day operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

Configure and support Workday business processes , primarily within HCM, Compensation, and Security

Own intake and documentation for projects and major initiatives per PDLC methodology

Develop and maintain business process documentation for owned applications

Execute and manage Business Acceptance Testing (BAT) and related documentation

Partner with Technology teams to ensure business, data governance, and quality requirements are met

Review requirements and technical design documents, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities

Provide solution options, risk mitigation strategies, and stakeholder recommendations





Act as an escalation point for application and operational issues

Support deployment, change management, and post-release stabilization

Coordinate and prioritize multiple initiatives while keeping stakeholders informed

Serve as a senior subject matter expert , guiding others within the Workday domain

Required Skills

Workday configuration experience (HCM, Compensation, Security)

Strong experience with requirements elicitation and stakeholder collaboration

Ability to review technical deliverables for quality during design and development

Deep understanding of Workday system components, data flows, and business rules

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

High attention to detail

Preferred / Additional Skills

Workday certifications (HCM, Compensation, Security)

Experience with Workday hierarchies and organizational structures

Stakeholder management experience with IT and HR business owners

Experience supporting financial-services or regulated enterprise environments

Experience & Education

5-7 years of relevant qualified experience

Post-secondary education required

About the Company
A Top 10 bank in Canada and North America , offering comprehensive retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking solutions. The organization is committed to innovation, stability, and delivering value to clients in an evolving financial landscape.

About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We value diverse and inclusive workplaces and partner with leading organizations across the U.S. and Canada to connect professionals with impactful career opportunities.

Job Number: 25-29603

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📌 Business Application Analyst (Workday) (Ontario)
🏢 Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000
📍 Ontario