Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company

Business Systems Analyst - Workday Recruiting and Acquire/Talent

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$75–$92 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Office presence: 4 days per week
Seniority: Entry level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Configure Workday Recruiting and Acquire/Talent based on finalized requirements, participate in business and design sessions, and demonstrate product capabilities to stakeholders. Analyze tenant configuration and automated processes, manage stories and tasks in Jira within an Agile environment, and collaborate with BSAs to refine documentation and requirements.

Job details

Business Systems Analyst - Workday Recruiting and Acquire/Talent Location: Toronto, ON Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 4 days on-site, 1 day work from home Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 18 months (with possibility of extension and conversion based on business needs and performance) Pay Rate: C$75.00–C$92.00 / Hour (CAD) Shift / Schedule: Monday–Friday, core business hours, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day Travel Requirements: Not required Job Summary We are seeking a Business Application Analyst (BAA) with hands-on experience in Workday Recruiting and Workday Acquire/Talent, who can support configuration tasks, contribute to business process automation, and collaborate closely with Product Owners and Business Systems Analysts (BSAs). This role is ideal for someone who thrives in agile environments and has a strong understanding of Workday's no-code configuration model. Key Responsibilities Configure Workday Recruiting and Acquire/Talent modules based on finalized requirements from BSAs. Participate in informational and design sessions alongside Product Owners to understand business needs and automation flows. Demo Workday product features and configurations to stakeholders. Support business decisions by analyzing how the tenant is built and how processes are automated. Break down work into stories and tasks in Jira, track progress, and manage capacity in an Agile environment. Collaborate with BSAs to fine-tune documentation and ensure alignment with business requirements. Answer questions related to AI models within Workday Recruit (no vendor-side configuration required). Required Skills 2 years as a Business Application Analyst in a financial industry or large enterprise setting 2 years of hands-on experience with Workday configurations (no coding required) 1 year of experience specifically with Workday Recruiting 2 years working in Agile environments using Jira for tracking work Familiarity with Workday Acquire/Talent and its associated AI models Comfortable demoing and speaking to Workday product capabilities and business process flows Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to present to stakeholders Preferred Skills Workday Pro Certification Experience supporting documentation cadence and requirement refinement with BSA Paradox knowledge or experience HiredScore knowledge or experience Workday HCM knowledge or experience (even if minimal) is a plus Workday Security knowledge or experience (even if minimal) is a plus Education Requirements Post-secondary education is an asset Workday Pro Certification (nice to have) Required Experience 10 years of overall experience (flexible) 2 years as a Business Application Analyst in a financial industry or large enterprise setting 2 years of hands-on experience with Workday configurations 1 year of experience specifically with Workday Recruiting 2 years working in Agile environments using Jira for tracking work Preferred/ideal candidate background: experience in Workday Recruiting and Workday Acquire/Talent Important Notes Candidates who cannot commit to working on-site 4 days per week will be disqualified from consideration. Interview process: 2 steps — virtual and in-person; 30 minutes and 1 hour; 1-on-1 and panel format. About the Client This client is a leading financial services and banking institution operating across Canada and internationally, known for its scale and long-term focus on technology modernization. With a workforce spanning tens of thousands of professionals, the organization employs solutions developers, business systems analysts, release train strategists, and IT technology specialists who collaborate in agile, fast-paced environments across corporate technology and enterprise functions. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-16291 Industry: Data & Analytics

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role requires 10 years of overall experience (flexible), including at least two years as a Business Application Analyst in a financial or large-enterprise setting, two years of hands-on Workday configuration, and one year with Workday Recruiting. Candidates also need two years of Agile experience using Jira, familiarity with Workday Acquire/Talent and its AI models, strong communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work on-site four days per week.