Sr. Workday HRIS Analyst

Essential Functions

• Leads and facilitates sessions with business stakeholders to define, plan, and deploy Workday application solutions and enhancements.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence, overseeing the implementation, release management, and ongoing operational activities.
• Collaborates with senior leadership and key stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into effective software solutions.
• Documents and configures Workday Time Tracking and Payroll modules; develops and maintains detailed process and configuration documentation.
• Acts as a Payroll Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) and liaison between Payroll, Human Resources, and IT to ensure alignment and effective cross-functional communication.
• Identifies and drives process improvements by leveraging business and system knowledge to evaluate and enhance current workflows and system functionality.
• Facilitates review and feedback sessions with functional owners, subject matter experts, and end users to validate requirements and confirm the solution design.
• Provides year-end support for reporting, audits, and other critical payroll and system-related activities within Workday.
• Maintains and enhances Workday configurations, ensuring optimal use of new features, continuous improvement of business processes, and adherence to best practices.
• Engages with end-users to collect usability feedback, improve employee experience, and promote system adoption through clear communication and targeted training.
• Ensures compliance of systems and processes with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and other internal control standards.
• Supports disaster recovery planning and execution in collaboration with the Disaster Recovery Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence modules, including configuration, processing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with third-party integrations, system security features, and data privacy regulations.
• Strong understanding of Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence business processes, including their IT dependencies and implications.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prioritizes customer service and change management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Workday Payroll or Absence Certification preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in project planning, coordination, and documentation, including the development of functional specifications, business cases, and test plans.
• Ability to anticipate, design, and execute test scenarios, and to troubleshoot system issues resulting from enhancements, configuration changes, or fixes.
• Experience managing Workday system updates and release cycles to ensure smooth adoption and compliance.
• Strong understanding of security controls, audit requirements, and SOX/internal control adherence.
• Proficiency with the Workday Report Writer and other analytical/reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and organizational levels.

Salary Range

$124,600 - $222,800

Deadline to submit resume

OPEN UNTIL FILLED