The Business Analyst on the PeopleComms Technology team plays a critical role in enabling Culture, Talent, and Development solutions across the enterprise. This role partners closely with the Enablement Lead and works cross-functionally with HR stakeholders, Engineering, Architecture, UX, and Product teams to translate business needs into scalable, high-quality technology solutions.
This individual brings a strong grounding in business analysis practices, experience within the HR domain, and a passion for improving colleague experiences through modern digital platforms.
Experience with Workday Core HCM, Learning, and Talent modules is strongly preferred. Experience with EdCast or Cornerstone is considered an asset.
Position ResponsibilitiesBusiness Analysis and Requirements ManagementInterpret, document, and validate business, functional, and technical requirements.
Research and document issues related to workflows, procedures, and business processes.
Translate business and user needs into Epics, Features, and User Stories.
Conduct requirements review sessions and manage changes using standard governance and control processes.
Interpret and document technical functional requirements in collaboration with technical teams.
Partner with Engineering and Architecture teams to create detailed system and data flow diagrams for current and future-state solutions.
Coordinate recommended process changes, product enhancements, and implementations, including the development of test plans.
Facilitate design and solutioning sessions with project and delivery teams.
Evaluate and recommend technology solutions aligned with business priorities and industry leading practices.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure successful implementation of enhancements or new capabilities.
Define acceptance testing frameworks and quality standards.
Translate user stories and use cases into test conditions and expected results.
Support product, performance, and user acceptance testing activities to ensure business outcomes are met.
Collaborate with UX and UI designers to improve overall user experience.
Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather insights and feedback.
Plan, execute, and analyze A/B tests to assess the impact of changes or new features.
Recommend experience and functionality enhancements based on data and user feedback.
Analyze data to identify trends, insights, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Conduct regular evaluations of product performance against goals and benchmarks.
Perform market and industry research to understand emerging trends, user needs, and the competitive landscape.
Prepare and present reports, insights, and recommendations to business and technology stakeholders.
Act as a key liaison between HR business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
Facilitate clear, timely communication across the project lifecycle.
Build trusted relationships across a broad range of functions and leadership levels.
Strong understanding of business analysis principles, methodologies, and tools.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex enterprise technology solutions.
HR domain experience strongly preferred.
Experience with Workday Core HCM, Learning, and Talent modules is an asset.
Familiarity with EdCast or Cornerstone is considered an asset.
Understanding of system design, analysis, and user testing practices.
Familiarity with Agile and modern software development methodologies.
Experience working with enterprise-level systems and platforms.
Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to independently analyze, interpret, and validate complex and evolving information.
Strong communication and facilitation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to cultivate productive, trust-based stakeholder relationships.
Leads projects or workstreams independently and contributes to planning activities.
Acts as a subject matter resource within their area of expertise.
Works with minimal guidance and exercises sound judgment.
May coordinate or influence small cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes aligned with broader objectives.
Business Analysis
Agile Delivery
Workflow and Process Design
Stakeholder Management
Data Analysis and Insight Generation
Technical and Functional Documentation
User-Centered Design Collaboration
When you join our team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].
Referenced Salary Location
Toronto, OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$86,100.00 CAD - $136,100.00 CADEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
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