HR Business Analyst - Workday HCM

The Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and employee lifecycle questions.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and performance improvement plans.
• Support employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting issues, and escalating complex cases to senior HR leadership.
• Partner with leaders to support onboarding, employee engagement, and change initiatives at the team level.
• Partner with IT to ensure Administer and maintain employee data in Workday HCM, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and data integrity.
• Process employee lifecycle transactions in Workday, including hires, job changes, compensation updates, transfers, and terminations.
• Support Workday business processes related to onboarding, performance cycles, benefits events, and organizational changes.
• Troubleshoot basic Workday HCM issues and partner with HRIS, Payroll, or external vendors for resolution as needed.
• Aid in the continuous improvement of Workday processes, documentation, and user guidance.
• Support the administration of employee leave requests (FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, parental, military, and personal leave) through Workday.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation related to leave and accommodation requests.
• Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, Benefits, and Finance to ensure smooth downstream processing of HR transactions.
• Afford support in the development and implementation of industry-related projects.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals.
• Conduct research and analysis to support project initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations as required.

The Profile to Succeed

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 2–4 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Operations, HR Coordinator, or similar role. Workday HCM Certificate or equivalent highly preferred. Hands-on experience using Workday HCM.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong knowledge and understanding of core HR practices, employment laws, and HR operations. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Comfortable navigating Workday HCM systems and explaining processes to managers and employees. Strong Microsoft Excel Proficiency. Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative mindset with a desire to learn and grow in HR business partnering and HR systems. Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced and growing environment.