HRIS Analyst

Summary

The HRIS Analyst is responsible for the configuration, integrity, and optimization of the organization’s Workday platform. This role requires a highly detail-oriented, analytical professional who can own system accuracy, troubleshoot complex issues, and proactively improve HR processes through technology.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Own data integrity across Workday, proactively identifying inconsistencies, root causes, and opportunities for improvement across HCM, Time, Absence, Payroll, and Benefits modules

• Configure and maintain Workday system settings, security roles, and business processes aligned to evolving business needs

• Investigate and resolve system issues using structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis (not just symptom resolution)

• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions

• Design, build, and maintain advanced Workday reports and dashboards that drive decision-making

• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts for system updates, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and minimal disruption

• Evaluate Workday releases and updates, assess downstream impacts, and recommend appropriate actions

• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience

• Continuously monitor system performance and recommend enhancements aligned to HR technology strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 2 - 4+ years of hands-on HRIS experience with Workday, including configuration and reporting

• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting system issues and performing root-cause analysis

• Proven ability to audit, validate, and maintain data integrity across systems

• Strong understanding of HR data structures and system integrations