Workday HRIS Analyst

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Workday HRIS Analyst - Absence to join a high-performing HR technology team supporting a large enterprise Workday environment. This role is ideal for a functional Workday professional who enjoys partnering with business stakeholders, translating business needs into system solutions, and driving enhancements from requirements through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business and product stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine business requirements.
• Translate business needs into scalable Workday Absence solutions.
• Configure and support enhancements within the Workday Absence module.
• Analyze existing business processes and recommend system and process improvements.
• Participate in solution design, implementation planning, and release activities.
• Develop and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), document results, and coordinate issue resolution.
• Collaborate with technical teams to support successful product releases and deployments.
• Support complex initiatives involving HR technology, business process improvements, and enterprise system enhancements.
• Communicate project status, risks, testing results, and recommendations to business and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure deliverables align with established policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Workday Absence in an HRIS Analyst, Functional Analyst, Consultant, or Lead role.
• Strong experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional Workday solutions.
• Hands-on experience configuring Workday Absence and supporting system enhancements.
• Experience planning and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Strong understanding of the Workday Business Process Framework.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership.
• 5+ years of experience in HRIS, Business Analysis, Business Execution, Workday Consulting, Implementation, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting additional Workday modules, including Payroll, Benefits, Core HCM, or Time Tracking.
• Experience supporting or partnering on Workday integrations.
• Previous Workday certification.
• Experience supporting Workday in large, complex enterprise environments.

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for improving HR technology solutions.
• Experience working across business, product, and technology teams to deliver enterprise system enhancements.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid schedule. Candidates must be able to work onsite at the Chandler, AZ office as part of a regular hybrid work schedule.