Senior HRIS Analyst

About the role

As part of UT Dell Medicine’s transformation into a world-class academic health enterprise, we are launching an Enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation centered on Workday, beginning in Fall 2026. To support this approximately 18-month implementation, we are recruiting both permanent and project-based HR and technology professionals who will help design, implement, and optimize Workday. This is a unique opportunity to build the foundational HR technology platform that will support the future University of Texas Dell Medical Center and the broader academic health enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Workday Configuration and System Administration
  • Leads the configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization of Workday modules, business processes, and security frameworks.
  • Collaborates with functional leads and implementation partners to gather requirements and translate business needs into system solutions.
  • Serves as the primary functional lead for assigned Workday modules and recommends strategic system enhancements.
  • Provides governance and oversight for configuration decisions to ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance.
  • Maintains organizational structures, security roles, workflows, and business process configurations.
  • Assists in evaluating system enhancements and new Workday functionality.
  • Supports release management activities, including testing and deployment of Workday updates.
• HRIS Reporting and Analytics
  • Develops, maintains, and enhances Workday reports, dashboards, scorecards, and calculated fields.
  • Consults with senior leaders to develop workforce analytics and key performance indicators that support strategic decision-making.
  • Analyzes workforce data to support organizational decision-making and compliance requirements.
  • Produces recurring and ad hoc reports for HR leadership, Finance, and operational stakeholders.
  • Validates report accuracy and ensures consistency of workforce metrics.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and data accessibility.
• Data Management, Conversion, and Integrations
  • Leads data conversion, cleansing, validation, reconciliation, and governance activities associated with Workday implementations and optimization efforts.
  • Oversees and coordinates complex inbound and outbound integrations between Workday and enterprise systems.
  • Monitors data quality and resolves data integrity issues.
  • Maintains data governance procedures and documentation standards.
  • Works closely with Information Technology and vendors to troubleshoot integration and system issues.
• Testing, Process Improvement, and Project Leadership
  • Leads complex HR technology projects, system upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
  • Provides project leadership, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
  • Evaluates business processes and recommends technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, compliance, and user experience.
  • Develops and executes test plans, test scripts, and user acceptance testing activities.
  • Identifies opportunities to streamline and automate HR processes.
  • Supports system implementation projects, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
  • Documents business requirements, configuration decisions, and operational procedures.
  • Participates in project meetings and provides status updates to stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Support and Training
  • Serves as a senior consultant and trusted advisor to HR, Payroll, Finance, Information Technology, and organizational leadership regarding HR technology strategy, system capabilities, and best practices.
  • Acts as an escalation point for complex system issues and guides stakeholders through resolution strategies.
  • Provides mentorship and knowledge sharing to HRIS team members and functional users.
  • Provides functional support and troubleshooting assistance to system users.
  • Develops training materials and job aids.
  • Delivers end-user training and knowledge transfer sessions.
  • Assists with change management and adoption activities during system implementations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Public Health, Health Information Management, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience supporting HRIS, ERP, or enterprise business systems.
• Experience with HRIS administration, reporting, and data management.
• Experience supporting HR technology implementations or system upgrades.
• Knowledge of HR business processes including talent acquisition, core HR, compensation, benefits, payroll, or talent management.
• Experience gathering business requirements and supporting system testing.
• Experience leading complex Workday implementations, upgrades, or optimization initiatives.
• Experience serving as a functional lead or subject matter expert for one or more Workday modules.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and managing enterprise-wide system enhancements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or implementing Workday in a large and complex organization.
• Experience supporting multiple Workday functional areas (Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, Benefits, Payroll, Learning, etc.).
• Experience with Workday reporting, EIBs, business process configuration, and security.
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, or academic medicine environments.
• Experience participating in large-scale HR transformation initiatives.
• Workday Pro Certification(s) or prior Workday implementation experience.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent HR certification.
• Project Management certification (PMP) or related credential.

Pay

$89,803+ depending on qualifications