Global Systems Analyst

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1200+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada and the United States. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

SLR is currently seeking a Global People Systems Analyst to strengthen our Workday capability across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong HR systems professional who thrives on improving processes, enhancing data insights, and delivering excellent user experiences.

Reporting into the Business Systems function, you will provide hands‑on technical support and administration of our core HR system, Workday. You will work closely with regional People teams and stakeholders to optimize system configuration, ensure data integrity, and drive continuous improvement across our global People systems landscape.

This role requires a specialist in Core​ HCM and demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas:

• Recruitment
• Reporting & People Analytics
• Security
• Absence Management

If you are a technically confident and analytically minded Workday professional who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering high‑quality system solutions in a global environment, we want to hear from you.

• Provide day‑to‑day technical support and administration of the core HR system, resolving queries and ensuring appropriate system access.
• Partner with regional HR System Administrators to monitor and resolve system issues via shared service channels.
• Lead and support reporting requirements, including designing and developing HR dashboards and analytics solutions.
• Support testing activities in the HRIS Sandbox environment for new releases, enhancements, and updates.
• Assist with global performance and reward cycles (e.g., annual review and bonus processes).
• Conduct regular data audits and quality checks, collaborating with regional teams to maintain data accuracy and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve HR processes through system optimization.
• Facilitate system change initiatives in partnership with People teams and business stakeholders.
• Develop user guidance, training materials, and best‑practice documentation.
• Stay up to date with emerging system functionality and HR technology trends.
• Occasional travel may be required.

With SLR, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run, and if you ask our team, they will tell you that is just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

• Competitive total compensation plan including industry competitive benefits (vacation, benefits, and a suite of wellness initiatives).
• The salary range for this position is $90,000–$100,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full‑time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm).
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Proven experience administering and configuring Workday.
• Strong expertise in Core​ HCM, plus a specialist in one of the following Workday elements:
  Recruitment, Reporting, Security, or Absence.
• Experience designing and managing HRIS reporting and dashboards.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, macros, data analysis).
• Knowledge of GDPR/CCPA and experience applying data protection principles within HR systems.
• Experience supporting system testing, releases, and configuration changes.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a methodical approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with a customer‑service mindset.
• Discreet and diplomatic, with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize effectively across global time zones.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and comfortable working independently.
• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic, evolving environment.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2

SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.