Description Senior Business Analyst - HCM
About the Role We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst (HCM) to support the Enterprise Commons (EC) Program within the Human Capital Management (HCM) stream. In this role, you will contribute to projects involving the Workforce Software (WFS) Time and Attendance module and related Cloud ERP solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders, module leads, and implementation partners to deliver high-quality requirements, documentation, and testing outcomes.
What You’ll Do
- Document and update current-state business processes (HR and related modules)
- Provide input to and review solution/design documentation
- Develop User Acceptance Testing (UAT) deliverables (test cases, scripts, conditions, expected results)
- Support and help facilitate stakeholder workshops and working sessions
- Identify risks/issues and recommend mitigation approaches
- Participate in data conversion activities, including data validation for mock conversion and cutover
- Write and run SQL queries and other tools to support validation and analysis
- Support integration testing and lead/coordinate UAT execution with business testers
- Manage changing priorities while delivering within time, scope, and quality constraints
- Produce project artifacts to program standards; provide status updates and proactively escalate concerns
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in Business Analysis / Business Systems Analysis
- Proven experience supporting Cloud ERP initiatives (SAP Cloud preferred)
- Experience working with Workforce Software (WFS) (strong asset)
- Strong SQL skills (ability to write queries)
- Hands-on experience with data validation and cutover activities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Degree and/or professional certification in a related discipline
Nice-to-Have (Assets)
- CBAP designation
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification (National Payroll Institute) or equivalent
- Knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing (time capture through pay distribution/reporting)
- Experience with time & attendance / payroll platforms (e.g., Workday, Dayforce, ADP, SAP, Workforce Software)
- Strong working knowledge of industry best practices and standards
- Comfort using Google Suite
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid: minimum 2 days onsite in Edmonton
- Current expected onsite alignment: Mondays and Tuesdays (may vary based on team/partner needs)
- Additional onsite time may be required with the system implementation partner
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
Skills Business Analysis, SQL, Workforce Software, Cloud ERP
Type Contract
Experience Required/Mandatory Skills
Nice To Have Skills
Location Edmonton
Work Environment
Rate To commensurate with experience.
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