SIRH Analyst

Our culture elevates you - there is no ego on the path. Our common goal? We all want to win for our clients. We aim to be always evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of authentic connections. Every employee is part of what makes us unique in the market: agile and devoted.

Time Type: Regular

As the primary technical and functional resource within the SIRH team, the SIRH - Workday Analyst is responsible for the configuration, optimization, support, and continuous improvement of Workday solutions. The role collaborates with HR, payroll, benefits, IT, and business teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions, ensuring an exceptional experience for employees and managers while adapting to the evolution of module ownership and organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities *Stakeholder Engagement and Demand Management*

• Establish strong relationships with HR expertise centers, payroll, benefits, IT, and business teams to recommend scalable Workday solutions, adopting a proactive approach to suggest new strategies beyond immediate business needs.
• Consult stakeholders to gather requirements, translate needs into functional designs, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the system.
• Optimize the SIRH demand flow through Jira, evaluating business value and risks to streamline stakeholder prioritization.
• Ensure predictable service delivery through effort estimation, version planning, and governance metric tracking.
• *Workday Solution Delivery*
• Deliver Workday enhancements and projects, from analysis to deployment, ensuring full alignment with organizational standards.
• Maximize system reliability and performance by conducting comprehensive functionality, regression, and go-live testing.
• Assess and mitigate interfunctional impacts on HR, payroll, benefits, finance, and downstream systems.
• Resolve production issues effectively using root cause analysis to implement long-term sustainable solutions.
• *Operational Excellence and Governance*
• Ensure system integrity, configuration quality, and data accuracy while establishing clear documentation and governance practices.
• Support annual HR operational processes, including payroll updates, legislative changes, and year-end activities.
• Proactively monitor system health to recommend compliance and security improvements.
• Participate in scheduled deployments after hours and critical production support as needed.
• *Continuous Improvement and Innovation*
• Identify automation opportunities to eliminate manual processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and adopt new Workday features, versions, and AI-powered productivity tools to optimize service delivery.
• Contribute to the HR technology roadmap by aligning system innovation with industry best practices.
• *Leadership and Capability Building*
• Elevate team capabilities by serving as a technical expert and mentoring colleagues.
• Lead high-impact initiatives and collaborate on business projects to achieve strategic goals.
• Model accountability, professional ownership, and strong stakeholder relationships.
• Technical Scope

Primary Module Ownership

• Benefits
• Payroll
• Time Tracking
• Absence Management
• Functional Knowledge

Secondary

• HCM
• Business Process Framework
• Employee and Manager Self-Service

Qualifications

• *Education and Experience*

Bachelor's degree in IT, HR, business administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

*Required Qualifications*

• 7+ years of progressive SIRH experience, including 5+ years of practical Workday configuration experience for benefits, payroll, time tracking, and absence management.
• Experience leading system improvements, medium-sized projects, and managing interfunctional priorities through Jira.
• Professional proficiency in both English and French (spoken and written).
• *Preferred Qualifications*
• Current or previous Workday Pro certifications.
• Experience with Workday versions, feature adoption, and integrations (EIB, Core Connectors).
• Experience in data governance, advanced reporting, and organizational change initiatives.
• Location:
• Montreal, QC
• Company:

Cogeco Communications Inc.

At Cogeco, we know that diverse origins, perspectives, and beliefs can bring invaluable value to our company. This diversity strengthens our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a business. Therefore, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive place of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can give their best at work, we are doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco is constantly striving to create an environment that welcomes and enriches everyone. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our top priorities, as we know that engaged and appreciated employees are synonymous with a better overall experience for our clients.

If you need any accommodations, big or small, regarding our recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at inclusion@cogeco.com.