What is the opportunity?

As a Business System Analyst within HR & Compensation Technology group, you’ll be part of a cross‑functional team contributing towards various deliverables on new and/or annual projects related to HR technology. In your role you will analyze business requirements on assigned projects to ensure program/project system needs are identified, configured and delivered in line with the strategic goals or objectives of the project. The primary application used is SAP on Premise and Workday. Experience in Workday and/or SAP Personnel Administration, Org Management, Benefits & Pensions, Time Management, Payroll and integrations to third party, vendors and other non‑SAP applications is preferred.

What will you do?

- Assess and document sponsor/stakeholder needs using appropriate techniques, aligning with Project Life Cycle and Capability Maturity Model deliverables.
- Identify risks, recommend value‑added business solutions to meet stakeholder needs.
- Act as liaison between business and developers, managing stakeholder expectations.
- Assist in ETL processes (Extract, Transform, Load) to ensure accurate data conversion and integrity across systems.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (HRCT, Business Partners, IT, Vendors) to drive project success.
- Develop system specifications and test plans, ensuring alignment with standards and methodologies.
- Elicit requirements through interviews, workshops, and other methods to support business processes.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

- General experience as a Business Analyst in Agile/iterative waterfall projects, with a university degree or equivalent.




- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including data analysis, trend analysis, and evaluating procedural/systematic solutions.
- Effective communication and collaboration with HR business partners, staff, and management to resolve issues and improve application performance.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Proficiency in AI tools, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and data conversion to support decision‑making and streamline work delivery.

Nice to have

- SAP experience an asset.
- Understanding of Workday.
- Working understanding of LucidChart.

What’s in it for you

- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and adaptable benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact in technology transformation.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
- A world‑class training program in financial services and technology.
- Flexible work/life balance options.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis.

Job Details

Address: 175 Western Pkwy, Bedford

City: Bedford

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: Technology and Operations

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

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