Workday Reporting Specialist

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Working at Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus, as required.

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Note: This is a hybrid position with occasional in-person work in London, Ontario.

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Workday Sustainment, this position provides specialized knowledge of Workday reporting and data analysis.

The Workday Reporting Specialist is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of custom and standard Workday reports and dashboards for end users. This role has responsibility for the administration and improvement of the Workday reporting processes and is responsible for understanding the company's Workday data, ensuring data integrity, translating business requirements into understandable and user-friendly reports and dashboards.

This role ensures timely, accurate, and meaningful data is accessible to stakeholders across the organization to support operational and strategic decision-making. The Specialist will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to translate business needs into Workday reports and dashboards.

A customer focused approach, balanced with intimate data knowledge, is key to proactively identifying opportunities and translating business needs effectively.  This role will also collaborate with the Institutional Research team to provide data and reports for enterprise-wide data analytics and dashboards that will improve decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field with an emphasis on ERP systems or other related discipline

• 4 year diploma/degree with a combination of other relevant equivalent education and/or experience will be considered

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with at least 3 years of experience with designing and maintaining reports in Workday, specifically in HCM, finance, and/or SIS modules

• Demonstrated experience using Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields and Composite Reports

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment

• Exposure to Student Information Systems (Workday or equivalent) is desirable or a willingness to grow in this area

• Experience working in a large, multi-department organization

• Excellent analytical, mathematical and statistical ability

• Comprehensive knowledge of business analysis relating to ERP

• Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications (i.e. Share Point)

• Highly developed skills in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information with attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to collaborate with all levels of management and stakeholders, team orientated, and ability to build consensus

• Solution oriented and outcome focused  

• Excellent communication skills, including writing and business presentations

• Ability to build relationships, including active participation in the Workday Community platforms, and relevant forums to enhance best practices

• Experience working in a unionized working environment would be an asset

• Familiarity with Workday dashboards, Discovery Boards, and/or Prism Analytics is an asset

• Workday Certification is strongly preferred; Additional certifications in Workday HCM, Finance or Student modules are considered assets

Educational Credentials

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory as a condition of employment.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Accommodation

Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs. Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: askhr@fanshawec.ca

Land Acknowledgement

Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.