Senior Workday HRIS Analyst

About the Opportunity

Assignment Length: 3 to 6 months
Setting: Hybrid (NYC Area; at least 4 days a week onsite; local candidates preferred)

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Workday Business Process workflows across core HR functions
• Manage Workday master data, security-related business process routing, and data integrity activities
• Partner with HR, Talent, Benefits, Payroll, and business stakeholders to support operational and strategic initiatives
• Analyze and resolve complex Workday functional issues and process exceptions
• Configure, test, and support business process enhancements and system changes
• Develop and maintain self-service reporting, dashboards, and workforce analytics
• Support Workday releases, testing cycles, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive adoption of Workday self-service capabilities and best practices across the organization
• Ensure compliance with data governance and HR operational standards
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HRIS experience, including significant hands-on Workday HCM experience
• Strong expertise supporting and maintaining Workday Business Processes in a production environment
• Deep understanding of Workday core HCM data structures, organizational structures, and master data management
• Experience supporting HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, and workforce administration
• Advanced knowledge of Workday reporting, dashboards, analytics, and self-service functionality
• Proven ability to work directly with HR leadership and business stakeholders
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting large enterprise Workday environments
• Exposure to Workday modules such as Talent, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Payroll, or Absence Management
• Experience participating in Workday releases, UAT, and change management efforts
• Previous consulting experience supporting multiple clients or business units