Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Position Purpose:
The Business Analyst, Operational Excellence exists to support The Salvation Army Canada's digital transformation by optimizing HR processes, data, and technology to improve employee experiences and organizational effectiveness. This role leads the implementation and continuous improvement of cloud-based HR solutions, working closely with stakeholders and external partners to ensure HR data, business processes, and system configurations are accurate, efficient, and aligned with organizational goals. As the functional expert for Workday Total Rewards, the incumbent provides data-driven insights and ensures compliance, enabling HR leaders to make informed decisions that enhance operational excellence and support The Salvation Army's mission across Canada.
Key Accountabilities:
Elicit and document business requirements from Territorial Headquarters, Divisional Headquarters, Ministry Units, and frontline teams to ensure HR solutions address operational needs and deliver value across the organization.
Collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and system integrators to analyze HR processes, define solution requirements, and support effective Workday People Experience implementations.
Leverage HR data and analytics tools to identify trends, develop custom reporting solutions, and provide actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.
Recommend process and data management improvements that enhance data accuracy, quality, governance, and reporting capabilities across HR functions.
Implement system enhancements, dashboards, and reporting solutions within cloud-based HR platforms to drive conti