Remote - Lead HR Workday Extend Analyst - Only for USC / GC Holder

Remote (EST/CST Time) – Long-term contract – Open to USC or Green Card holders only.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior/Lead HR Workday Analyst with deep Workday Extend and custom-application development expertise. The ideal candidate will independently translate complex business problems into scalable solutions, lead Workday HR and Business Execution initiatives, and partner with HR, governance, and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Workday HR and Business Execution initiatives.
• Design, develop, and support custom applications using Workday Extend.
• Analyze business problems and translate them into clear functional and technical requirements.
• Work independently to break down complex problems and develop scalable solutions.
• Partner with HR, HR Governance teams, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Create process maps, wireframes, and solution documentation.
• Use PowerPoint to create presentations and communicate solutions.
• Support Change Management activities and adoption of new solutions.
• Provide recommendations and innovative solutions for complex business and technical challenges.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Business Execution, Implementation, Strategic Planning, Consulting, or a related field.
• Hands-on Workday Extend experience is required.
• Strong experience with Workday Extend custom application development, preferably building applications from the ground up.
• Proven ability to independently lead initiatives and work through complex business problems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and requirements-gathering skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with HR and/or HR Governance teams.
• Change Management experience.
• Experience with PowerPoint, process mapping, and wireframing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Workday HCM / HR background.
• Experience developing HR-related Workday Extend applications.
• Experience working directly with senior business and HR leadership.
• Strong consulting and strategic planning experience.

Skills

• Workday Extend
• Custom Application Development
• Workday HCM
• HR
• Business Analysis
• Requirements Gathering
• Process Mapping
• Wireframing
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Planning

Note: Workday Extend and custom-application experience are the primary requirements. Candidates must be able to clearly explain the Extend applications they have personally built or developed.