Senior Systems Analyst – HR Technology Services

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Support delivery of complex HR technology initiatives, including M&A, Phase X implementations, Workday enhancements, integrations, and strategic projects .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday HCM, including core HR processes and data analysis, while effectively coordinating complex HR technology initiatives and M&A integrations. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for managing multiple priorities and ensuring successful project delivery.

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Workday HCM ExpertiseData Analysis Using ExcelRequirements Gathering and Functional AnalysisTesting Coordination and ManagementM&A Integration Experience

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Hard Skills

Workday HCMData AnalysisFunctional SpecificationsBusiness Process AnalysisData ConversionTesting StrategiesRequirements GatheringHR Technology ImplementationEmployee Data ManagementIntegration Readiness

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving AbilitiesCommunication SkillsProactive Issue Identification

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelSmartsheetWorkday IntegrationsADP GlobalViewTesting Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Human Capital ManagementHR Technology InitiativesM&A IntegrationsPhase X ImplementationsPayroll Business Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support delivery of complex HR technology initiatives, including M&A, Phase X implementations, Workday enhancements, integrations, and strategic projects
Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for Workday and related HR technology initiatives
Analyze HR processes, Workday functionality, and employee data to identify gaps, dependencies, and improvement opportunities
Translate business requirements into functional specifications and coordinate solution design and implementation resources
Support data conversion through mapping, cleansing, validation, reconciliation, mass data loads, and downstream integration readiness
Analyze large data sets using Excel and other analytical tools
Coordinate work across M&A integrations, Phase X initiatives, Workday enhancements, Time & Absence, and other projects
Maintain activity trackers, schedules, milestones, action items, and dependencies
Track commitments, identify blockers, resolve issues, and maintain delivery momentum
Coordinate requirements, solution discussions, implementation sequencing, testing readiness, and deployment across workstreams
Identify risks, issues, downstream impacts, and recommended actions
Facilitate working sessions, status meetings, testing status meetings, and defect triage meetings
Coordinate SIT, UAT, regression, and end-to-end testing across Workday domains, integrations, downstream systems, and stakeholders
Support testing strategies, scenarios, timelines, execution plans, and prerequisite readiness
Track testing progress, defects, blockers, risks, decisions, and deployment readiness
Support cutover preparation, production validation, and post-implementation stabilization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience supporting enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) systems, HR technology implementations, business analysis, or related initiatives
Strong experience with Workday HCM, including core HR processes, reporting, employee data, business processes, and cross-functional system dependencies
Strong knowledge of HR and Payroll business processes and employee data flows between Workday and downstream applications
Experience supporting complex Workday implementations, M&A integrations, enterprise enhancements, or other large-scale HR technology initiatives
Experience working with large data sets and performing data analysis, reconciliation, and validation using Microsoft Excel
Experience coordinating activities across multiple functional and technical teams, managing dependencies, tracking progress, and driving timely completion of deliverables
Experience supporting requirements gathering, functional analysis, testing, data conversion, and implementation activities
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and ability to independently manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Initiative, accountability, proactive issue identification, follow-up, and effectiveness in a fast-paced global environment
Preferred: Experience coordinating or leading Workday SIT, UAT, regression, or end-to-end testing
Preferred: Testing management, defect tracking, test scenario development, and cross-system impact analysis
Preferred: M&A integrations, Phase X implementations, or divestitures
Preferred: Workday integrations including EIBs, PECI, WECI, PICOF, and downstream HR/Payroll systems
Preferred: ADP GlobalView or other enterprise payroll platforms
Preferred: Workday Reporting, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Security, or other HCM functional domains
Preferred: Smartsheet or similar project and testing coordination tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully Remote work arrangement
Standard Monday–Friday work schedule