Business Application Analyst III - Workday Talent Management

Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Enterprise Enabling Functions

Pay Details:
$69,700 - $98,400 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Overview

The Talent and Skills Management Pod sits within the Talent, Skills & Legal Product Group under Corporate Platforms and is responsible for the enterprise HR platforms that enable how we manage performance, talent, succession, workforce planning, and skills across the colleague lifecycle.

The pod partners closely with Talent Centers of Excellence to deliver scalable, compliant, and business-aligned solutions, with Workday serving as the system of record for talent and skills data. This includes supporting Workday Talent Management capabilities and advancing enterprise skills enablement through Workday Skills Cloud and integrated skills intelligence platforms.

The team balances day-to-day platform operations with strategic initiatives to modernize talent and skills capabilities in support of enterprise workforce and regulatory priorities.

CUSTOMER

• Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday Talent Management modules, including Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Calibration, Succession Planning, Skills, and Talent Profiles
• Translate business requirements into Workday configuration, including business process frameworks, condition rules, validations, security, and notifications
• Partner with HR stakeholders to design and optimize end-to-end talent management processes aligned to enterprise standards and best practices
• Support testing activities related to Workday Talent Management configuration, including BAT execution, defect triage, and release validation
• Ensure Workday Talent Management solutions comply with Data Governance, Privacy, Legal, and regulatory requirements
• Responsible for business process documentation for all business applications owned/managed
• Responsible for day to day operations process management to ensure consistency, and delivery according to established SLA
• Work closely with the Test Lead to ensure common testing standards and practices are followed and adhered to
• Provide support on deployment and change management for initiatives relating to applications owned / managed
• Review requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Provide feedback and thoughts on possible solutions to issues/risks arising throughout the life cycle of a project, including adherence to enterprise application / data lifecycle practices
• Identify and escalate risks that could impact project timelines or the quality of the deliverables to project manager and business owner, provide options and recommendation
• Act as an escalation point for application and operation issues both directly and through internal/external business partners (including external vendors)

SHAREHOLDER

• Act as a decision maker on projects-responsible for getting input from the appropriate SMEs in order to make decisions
• Accountable for adhering to the EPMO project management methodology
• Ensure adherence to the Data Governance Framework
• Ensure adherence to guidelines and regulatory requirements under Privacy, Legal, Compliance, and the Office of the Chief Data Officer
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships within the team and with key stakeholders
• Continuously enhance knowledge/expertise in own area and keep current with leading-edge technologies trends/developments
• Continuously enhance knowledge of business domains and their products/services
• Support the development of business cases including benefits identification
• Support and/or implement solutions that mitigate risk and maximizes the availability of service, efficiency and effectiveness

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Support the team by continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provide training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate.
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand champion for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally
• Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and other business units, including participation in cross-functional groups or committees

BREADTH & DEPTH

• Advanced, hands-on experience configuring Workday Talent Management functionality, including business process configuration and functional rule setup
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM data structures as they relate to talent, performance, and succession processes
• Ability to assess impacts of configuration changes across integrated Workday modules and downstream systems
• Proven ability to lead functional design discussions and provide configuration recommendations with a business-first lens
• Experienced working professional role providing specialized business application management activities, advisory or process / program support within own area of sociality
• Advanced knowledge of applications supported by the team including system components, functionality, interfaces, data flows, and business rules
• Advanced knowledge of bank's Agile methodology. business testing and project management
• Requires experienced, conceptual and practical knowledge within their own specialty and knowledge of broader related areas
• Advanced understanding of business / functional drivers and processes supported for own area
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate with various business partners to explain complex technical issues with a business lens in easily understandable terms
• Leads projects or work streams within broader projects with moderate risk and complexity, may be accountable for ongoing activities, processes and functional programs
• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Work performed under minimal management guidance and supervision
• Identify and lead problem resolutions
• Generally reports to a Manager or Senior Manager

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale Talent Management programs in Workday
• Experience partnering with HR COEs on performance cycles, talent reviews, and succession planning
• Experience supporting Workday releases, feature adoption, and change management for Talent Management functionality
• Undergraduate degree or technical certificate
• Demonstrated experience developing, configuring, and maintaining Workday business processes supporting talent programs
• Workday Pro Certification (Talent Management or HCM) strongly preferred

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you're passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you'd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans Objet