Workday Senior HRIS Analyst

About the role

Act as the primary application administrator for Workday HCM, providing advanced support, configuration, maintenance, and system administration.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot complex application issues, lead resolution efforts, and ensure timely and complete documentation.
• Gather, analyze, and refine business requirements; translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Lead evaluation, testing, and deployment of Workday enhancements, patches, and bi-annual releases.
• Provide advanced user support, develop training materials, and promote adoption of Workday capabilities.
• Partner with stakeholders to maintain Workday by identifying and implementing process improvements and guiding policy changes to enhance user experience and process efficiency.
• Analyze, evaluate, and design Workday configuration needs to meet changing demands.
• Perform key processes within Workday, including but not limited to: Annual Enrollment, Performance Reviews, and Talent Management.
• Proactively identify areas where HR data is outdated and work with HR partners to suggest and implement improvements for data quality.
• Troubleshoot issues related to configuration, business processes, and security in Workday.
• Document system changes for internal change management and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Share knowledge within the Employee Services team and cross-train within the HRIS team.
• Serve on or lead small project teams and act as the point of escalation for HRIS tickets within the ticketing system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of HRIS experience, with Workday HCM highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate business and technical processes and identify improvements for efficiency.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining high attention to detail, accuracy, and composure under pressure.
• Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the assigned work schedule.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology and gain proficiency in Workday advancements with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative work style and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.