Job Description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity--driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
How You Will Contribute:
Reporting to the Director, People & Culture Technology, as a People & Culture Technology (HRIS) Analyst, you will have a consistent track record working in and supporting HRIS/HRMS tools, specifically Workday. Strong relationship building capabilities and analytical skills will assist in working successfully with other functions across Ciena and within the People & Culture team. We're looking for someone that has a solid understanding of Workday HCM and can work on multiple initiatives simultaneously.Your days will be different as you tackle a variety of challenges, find creative ways to solve problems and ensure a great user experience for various teams within Ciena. You will provide advice and support across relevant configuration areas in Workday, scope requirements, and work with our IT Employee Services (ITES) team in system configuration. As you work through the various business requirements and opportunities to improve efficiency, you will also be given the freedom and autonomy to propose process and tech improvements, new Workday enhancements, and implement new modules. Spanning 37+ countries, this role will allow you to gain global experience.


The Must Haves:Post-secondary education in Human Resources 2-5 yrs experience with Workday configuration - HCM, Reporting and Time and Absence preferred A keen curiosity about using automation to help improve the employee experience A teammate with excellent organization, prioritization, project, and time management skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and an ability to work on multiple initiatives concurrently Experience supporting and partnering with diverse and globally dispersed customers and team members


The Assets:Work experience within an HR function preferred Experience with multiple Workday SKUs Experience with Report Writer and good understanding of Workday Security




Pay Range



The annual pay range for this position is $60,800 - $97,200 CAD
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
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