Senior HRIS Analyst (Workday)

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst (Workday) to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space. This role will own the administration and optimization of core HR systems, with a strong focus on Workday configuration, data integrity, and employee-facing workflows. The position partners closely with HR, IT, and other stakeholders to improve system functionality, support reliable operations, and enable better people data and reporting. The ideal candidate will help translate business needs into practical system solutions that enhance efficiency, governance, and the overall employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, and deploy Workday business processes from hire to termination
• Evaluate and optimize people systems to fit organizational workflows
• Design user-friendly self-service workflows and notifications for employees
• Maintain security and data governance in Workday
• Build and execute test scripts for configurations and system updates
• Create and maintain custom reports and dashboards for data insights
• Collaborate with IT on integrations and troubleshoot data issues

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday HCM administration and configuration experience
• Ability to independently configure, test, and deploy changes across Workday environments
• Solid understanding of the Workday security model and experience auditing access
• Experience with regression testing and UAT coordination during Workday releases
• Strong analytical skills to translate ambiguous requests into system configurations

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, along with mental health resources
• 20 days of paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays and 8 flexible wellness days
• Paid sick leave and parental leave
• Competitive salary and equity packages

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $143,650 – $169,000 annually