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About the Role

Fanshawe College is advancing its digital transformation through the implementation of Workday, a modern cloud-based enterprise platform. This role is critical for transforming complex data into meaningful insights that support strategic planning, operational excellence, regulatory reporting, and institutional decision-making. The Workday Reporting Specialist will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of custom and standard Workday reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and maintain custom and delivered reports in Workday HCM and Finance modules
Create calculated fields, advanced reports, and dashboards to meet end-user and integration requirements
Ensure data accuracy, security compliance, and alignment with reporting standards
Utilize customer report design standards and report monitoring to ensure a consistent, trusted user experience and optimum report performance
Collaborate with key leadership and lead the enterprise reporting and analytics strategy
Partner with business stakeholders to understand and document reporting needs
Translate business requirements into technical specifications for Workday reports
Educate users on self-service reporting functionality where applicable
Collaborate with Institutional Research or other departments as necessary to build capability for enterprise-wide business intelligence reporting
Validate report data regularly to ensure accuracy and consistency
Support audit and compliance activities by delivering timely and reliable data
Apply appropriate security roles and access levels for report users
Analyze and optimize existing reports for performance and usability
Maintain documentation for reports, calculated fields, and reporting logic
Stay current with Workday system updates and reporting enhancements
Participate in planning and implementing reporting functionality for the Workday Student (SIS) module or any future module to be implemented
Adapt reporting solutions to support evolving organizational needs and systems
Stay current with Workday releases and new reporting tools that can enhance the organization’s reporting capabilities
Understand evolving business data analysis needs and proactively recommend solutions
Engage with the Workday Community and other user groups to explore innovative solutions, gather best practices, and support troubleshooting efforts
Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

Post-secondary four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field with an emphasis on ERP systems or other related discipline; Post-secondary four (4) year diploma/degree with a combination of other relevant equivalent education and/or experience will also be considered
Minimum five (5) years of experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with at least three (3) years of experience with designing and maintaining reports in Workday, specifically in HCM, Finance, and/or Student Information System (SIS) modules
Demonstrated experience using Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields and Composite Reports
Experience with Workday Studio, EIB’s, Cloud Connectors, RaaS and BIRT reporting
Exposure to Student Information Systems (Workday or equivalent) is desirable or a willingness to grow in this area
Sound understanding of integration security groups and policies
Proven experience in troubleshooting complex 3rd party Integrations, EIBs ensuring source to target data movement is efficient with data integrity
Experience consulting with technical and non-technical teams to help shape Reporting and Integration build/maintain requests
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment
Experience working in a large, multi-department organization
Experience working in a unionized working environment would be an asset
Excellent analytical, mathematical and statistical ability
Comprehensive knowledge of business analysis relating to ERP
Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications (i.e. Share Point)
Highly developed skills in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to collaborate with all levels of management and stakeholders, team orientated, and ability to build consensus
Solution oriented and outcome focused
Excellent communication skills, including writing and business presentations
Ability to build relationships, including active participation in the Workday Community platforms, and relevant forums to enhance best practices
Transcripts are mandatory as a condition of employment

Skills

Workday Report Writer
Calculated Fields
Composite Reports
Workday Studio
EIB’s
Cloud Connectors
RaaS
BIRT reporting
Student Information Systems (Workday or equivalent)
Integration security groups and policies
Troubleshooting complex 3rd party Integrations
MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Share Point

Location

London, ON

Work Type

Hybrid
Full time

Experience Level

Minimum five (5) years of experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
At least three (3) years of experience with designing and maintaining reports in Workday

Education Level

Post-secondary four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
Post-secondary four (4) year diploma/degree with a combination of other relevant equivalent education and/or experience

Salary/Compensations

$117,300.00 - $144,024.00

Benefits

Comprehensive Pension & Benefits: Join a defined-benefit pension plan (through the CAAT Pension Plan) that delivers predictable lifetime retirement income, plus dental, disability, travel insurance and extended health coverage
Vacation: Enjoy paid time off and benefit from a scheduled holiday closure that offers additional rest and time with family during the winter season
Tuition & Professional Development: Continue your learning journey — eligible employees and their dependents can take select Fanshawe programs or courses at a reduced cost

About the Company

Fanshawe College thrives because of its people. We foster a culture of excellence and see opportunities to turn potential into impact. Leading with empathy, belonging, unity, learning and courage, we guide the learning journey of our students, ensuring they are ready for work and life, today and tomorrow.
Fanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience.
Fanshawe College is advancing its digital transformation through the implementation of Workday, a modern cloud-based enterprise platform that is reshaping how we support our employees, finances, and future student services.
Fanshawe College uses Workday to manage recruitment and hiring processes.
Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.

Equal Opportunity

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs. Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: askhr@fanshawec.ca