Senior Workday HRIS Analyst

A professional services firm in New York City is seeking a new Senior Workday HRIS Analyst / Workday Functional Consultant. In this role, the Senior Workday HRIS Analyst / Workday Functional Consultant will support the administration and optimization of a complex Workday HCM environment. About The Opportunity Assignment Length: 3 to 6 monthsSetting: Hybrid (NYC Area; at least 4 days a week onsite; local candidates preferred!) Responsibilities Own and maintain Workday Business Process workflows across core HR functionsManage Workday master data, security-related business process routing, and data integrity activitiesPartner with HR, Talent, Benefits, Payroll, and business stakeholders to support operational and strategic initiativesAnalyze and resolve complex Workday functional issues and process exceptionsConfigure, test, and support business process enhancements and system changesDevelop and maintain self-service reporting, dashboards, and workforce analyticsSupport Workday releases, testing cycles, and continuous improvement initiativesDrive adoption of Workday self-service capabilities and best practices across the organizationEnsure compliance with data governance and HR operational standardsPerform other duties, as needed Qualifications 5+ years of HRIS experience, including significant hands-on Workday HCM experienceStrong expertise supporting and maintaining Workday Business Processes in a production environmentDeep understanding of Workday core HCM data structures, organizational structures, and master data managementExperience supporting HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, and workforce administrationAdvanced knowledge of Workday reporting, dashboards, analytics, and self-service functionalityProven ability to work directly with HR leadership and business stakeholdersStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to function independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Desired Qualifications: Experience supporting large enterprise Workday environmentsExposure to Workday modules such as Talent, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Payroll, or Absence ManagementExperience participating in Workday releases, UAT, and change management effortsPrevious consulting experience supporting multiple clients or business units