Sr. Analyst, HR Technology - Advanced Comp & Performance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as primary owner for Workday Compensation and Performance (Talent Management) configuration, enhancements, and optimization
• Design and support annual compensation cycles, merit planning, bonus processes, and performance review frameworks
• Partner with Total Rewards and HR leadership to align system capabilities with compensation and performance strategies
• Configure business processes, eligibility rules, and approval workflows for compensation and talent programs
• Identify and implement AI-enabled and workflow automation opportunities to streamline HR technology operations
• Leverage tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, and AI assistants for documentation, testing, reporting, and case triage
• Develop repeatable solutions that reduce manual effort and improve knowledge management and service delivery
• Promote responsible, secure, and scalable adoption of AI across HR processes
• Configure and maintain Workday modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Benefits, Absence)
• Lead requirements gathering, solution design, system configuration, testing, and deployment
• Support Workday releases, enhancements, and regression testing cycles
• Maintain system integrity and ensure optimal performance across HR technology solutions
• Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics (Advanced, Matrix, Composite)
• Deliver insights supporting compensation, performance, compliance, and HR metrics
• Utilize reporting tools (Workday, BIRT, People Analytics) to support data-driven decisions
• Ensure data integrity through audits, validation processes, and governance controls
• Partner with Legal and global stakeholders to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR)
• Validate appropriate data access and document business justification for HR data distribution
• Partner with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to improve Workday processes and user experience
• Provide subject matter expertise, training, and end-user support
• Lead or support HRIS projects, system enhancements, and integrations
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge development

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of HRIS experience supporting enterprise HR systems
• 5+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience, with strong emphasis on Compensation and Performance/Talent
• Proven experience managing Workday configuration, testing, and releases
• Experience supporting compensation cycles and performance management processes
• Experience with reporting, analytics, and data-driven insights
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation and AI-enabled solutions
• Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Knowledge of global HR data privacy standards
• Advanced Workday Compensation and Performance (Talent Management) configuration expertise
• Strong Workday reporting and dashboard development (Calculated Fields, Advanced Reporting)
• Hands-on experience with AI and automation tools (Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, Claude or similar)
• Ability to design and maintain automated workflows, AI-assisted processes, and scalable solutions

Additional Skills

• Workday HCM configuration across modules (Core, Recruiting, Benefits, Absence)
• Experience with reporting platforms (BIRT, People Analytics)
• Familiarity with integrations, security, and data governance principles
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project delivery

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.