Senior Workday Analyst

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Create and optimize dashboards to provide actionable insights and support decision-making
• Lead the design and optimization of business processes with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and user experience
• Partner with HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to define strategy, prioritize initiatives, and align Workday capabilities with business goals
• Maintain master data values in Workday and data integrity by developing processes to audit, analyze, and resolve potential issues through a root cause analysis
• Lead and support enterprise processes such as performance cycles, talent reviews, and learning campaigns

Workday Strategy, Optimization & Leadership (50%)

• Evaluate and implement Workday releases, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance system functionality and user experience
• Lead end-to-end deployment activities, including impact assessments, regression testing, integration validation, and performance monitoring
• Develop and execute change management strategies to drive awareness, adoption, and effective utilization of Workday features
• Create and deliver training, documentation, and enablement materials for end users, HR partners, and system administrators

Workday Releases, Change Management & Enablement (30%)

• Evaluate and implement Workday releases, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance system functionality and user experience
• Lead end-to-end deployment activities, including impact assessments, regression testing, integration validation, and performance monitoring
• Create and deliver training, documentation, and enablement materials for end users, HR partners, and system administrators

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)

• Act as a trusted advisor and key liaison between HR, IT, and business stakeholders
• Influence decision-making by presenting insights, recommendations, and system capabilities in a clear and compelling way
• Lead communication strategies for system updates, enhancements, and process changes
• Ensure alignment across stakeholders and maintain transparency on priorities, timelines, and outcomes

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience or training with Workday HCM, with a focus on configuration and optimization
• Expertise in HR operations, including Performance Management, Learning, and Talent processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; advanced Excel skills including data validation, formulas, and pivot tables required.
• Proven ability to consult with senior stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions

PREFERRED:

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis and solution design
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience