Lightspeed (lightspeedhq) is looking for a Workday Analyst, Talent Insights and Reporting to play a crucial role in transforming HR data into actionable insights. You will extract, analyze, and visualize data from Workday and other HR systems to drive strategic decision-making, improve HR processes, and support business objectives.
What You'll Do
- Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations that effectively communicate people data insights.
- Extract data from Workday and other HR systems using various reporting tools.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Develop end-to-end solutions for reporting requirements and change requests.
- Analyze data to identify trends and insights related to workforce demographics, performance, compensation, and turnover.
- Interpret data to determine HR program effectiveness and contribute to establishing KPIs for new feature releases.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy by implementing data quality checks and validation procedures.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of data governance policies.
- Perform audit procedures, analyze findings, and work with management to develop remediation plans.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure scalable audit processes.
- Partner with People Business Partners and stakeholders to understand data needs.
- Support HR initiatives with data-driven recommendations and analysis.
- Stay up-to-date on Workday reporting and analytics capabilities and best practices.
- Conduct knowledge transfer sessions to promote data literacy and support best reporting practices.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience working with HR data and analytics.
- Workday experience and knowledge of calculated fields, creating advanced and matrix reports, and dashboards.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Statistics, Data Science, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Strong understanding of people data metrics and reporting best practices.
- Advanced proficiency in HR reporting tools.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Deep knowledge of configuring custom reports and handling large data sets.
- Experience maintaining data integrity across enterprise HR systems and conducting audits.
- Strong understanding of HR programs and cyclical activities in the employee lifecycle.
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English as a working language.
Nice to Have
- Background working as an HR Business Analyst or Data Analyst.
- Knowledge of a data visualization tool such as Tableau or Looker.
Technical Stack
- Workday
- Excel
- HR reporting tools
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Talent Operations, Systems and Insights team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
- Equity options.
- Contributions to your pension plan.
- Training opportunities to grow your skills and career.
- Health and wellness credit.
- Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.
- Interest groups, employee-led networks, social committees, and sponsored sports teams.
- Computer purchase program for a personal Macbook.
- Enhanced parental leave to support growing families.
Work Mode
This role operates on a hybrid work model.
Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.



