Senior Workday HRIS Analyst

Our client is a decentralized manufacturing concern in the process of implementing Workday and looking to add another Workday specialist, with multiple deployments under his / her belt, to the team.

The Senior Workday HRIS Analyst is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and

optimization of the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to support the

organization's HR functions. This role involves ensuring data accuracy, system efficiency,

compliance with HR regulations, and providing end-user support. The Senior Workday

HRIS Analyst collaborates with HR and Management to identify appropriate

enhancements, modifications, and corrections to all HR-related technology for process

improvement and collaborates with IT and system vendors on implementing the changes

and enhancements.

Responsibilities :

Administer and configure the Workday HRIS system, including custom fields,

workflows, business processes, and security profiles.

Configure and customize Workday HCM modules (Core HR, Advanced

Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, and Reporting) to meet

business requirements.

Troubleshoot unexpected results or process flaws and recommend solutions.

Collaborate and consult with HR to provide recommendations, configuration, and

testing, while adhering to project timelines.

Continuously improve HR processes and procedures by identifying and

implementing efficiencies and best practices within the HRIS platform.

Create advanced Workday reports, composite, and matrix reports, as well as create

dashboards.

Provide training and support to HR staff and other end-users on how to use Workday

effectively. Address inquiries and resolve issues related to the system.

Provide internal client support, including report writing and dashboard building,

troubleshooting data and system issues, recommending solutions, and

implementing enhancements and fixes.

Provides program management assistance on various HR initiatives, including the

rollout and implementation of new and existing HR programs.

Manage integrations between Workday and other HR-related systems or software,

such as payroll, time and attendance, or benefits administration.

Lead HRIS-related projects, including system upgrades, enhancements, and new

feature implementations. Collaborate with Workday vendors or service providers to

troubleshoot issues, request support, and stay up to date on software updates.

Ensure data integrity within Workday and assist with HRIS data audits and cleanup.

Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in

HRIS to recommend improvements and optimizations. Actively participate in the

Workday Community, training, and regional user groups to ensure awareness of

current trends and innovation.

Maintain proper change management and HRIS configurations and procedures

documentation.

Qualifications :

Bachelor s Degree or equivalent skills and knowledge required.

5+ years of experience in Human Resources, Human Resources Information

Systems, or a related field.

3+ years of Workday experience required in several functional areas, including

HCM, Benefits, Security, Absence, Time Tracking, and Reporting.

3-5 years of experience in implementing and configuring Workday HCM modules,

including creating business processes. Workday HCM certification is preferred.

2+ years of statistical or data analysis experience designing custom reports and

dashboards using standard Workday reporting functionality such as Report Writer,

Calculated fields, and Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel

skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions based on area of

focus and needs of the business.

Strong security experience in role-based, user-based, and creating custom security

domains to meet current and future business needs. Must have a deep

understanding of how to configure and manage roles to restrict or grant access

effectively.

Experienced Workday EIB template generation, population, and ability to load data

using advanced-level Excel skills.

Strong technical troubleshooting skills, including debugging and analysis of issues

A history of working with confidential data is required.

Experience in consulting is a plus.