HRIS Analyst - Workday

About the role

Global Power Components is seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst to support our enterprise-wide Workday implementation and long-term HR systems strategy. This role will work closely with HR, Payroll, IT, business stakeholders, and our implementation partners throughout deployment, testing, go-live, and post-production optimization. The position requires prior hands-on Workday experience and offers the opportunity to shape future-state HR technology and processes in a high-visibility, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of the Workday implementation, including configuration, testing, validation, and deployment activities
• Partner with implementation consultants and internal stakeholders to design and optimize HR business processes
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and security assignments
• Support data conversion, data validation, and ongoing data integrity efforts
• Execute and coordinate testing activities
• Troubleshoot Workday issues and collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and vendors to resolve them
• Assist with release management, enhancements, and post-go-live stabilization
• Create documentation, training materials, and end-user support resources
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and system optimization

Requirements

• 3–5 years of HRIS experience
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Workday experience, including PATT (payroll, absence, time tracking)
• Experience supporting or participating in a Workday implementation, optimization, or administration environment
• Strong understanding of HR systems, workflows, and data structures
• Experience with Workday reporting, calculated fields, business processes, security administration, and testing/UAT
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, IT, and external partners
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more Workday modules: Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence
• Experience with EIBs, integrations, or data conversion activities
• Prior experience in a large-scale implementation environment
• Experience supporting post-production enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Full enterprise Workday implementation with strong implementation partners already in place
• Opportunity to help shape future-state HR technology and processes
• High-visibility role with direct impact across the organization
• Collaborative environment with strong executive and project support
• Long-term growth opportunities within HR technology and systems

Schedule

Onsite 5-days/week in Milwaukee, WI.