Sr. Enterprise Analyst - Workday Compensation Systems

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Enterprise Analyst to support Compensation, Talent & Performance for Workday Systems. This role involves managing and optimizing Workday compensation processes, ensuring efficient operation and continuous improvement of the Workday Advanced Compensation System and optimization and management of the Workday Talent & Performance modules. The ideal candidate will leverage their Workday expertise to meet employee and business needs, collaborating closely with stakeholders such as HR Ops, Compensation, Performance, Benefits, and IT teams.

Key responsibilities include planning, analyzing, developing, implementing, and monitoring business processes and operational systems to ensure efficiency, as well as developing system applications and coordinating assignments independently.

Position Responsibilities

• Partners with business units and ensures every business decision is seen from the lens of our customer. Collaborates with partner business units to reimagine how we can deliver the best processes possible using people, process, data, and technologyActs as a subject matter expert for designated business units, attending meetings, documenting workflows, and serving as a trusted advisor.
• Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for designated partner business units Develops business requirements and analyzes data to improve business processes.Establishes and maintains a three-year business and technology solution roadmap.Conducts business process gap analysis for digitalization and automation.Serves as a “trusted advisor” to the BU and functions as a key point of contact for BU & DBT business stakeholders Utilizes business analysis techniques and business cases to define high-level product features and desired service levels for existing and emerging IT offerings Focuses on business value to develop ideas, including digital awareness, risk assessments, business continuity and business capability requirements Fosters creativity and innovation by staying abreast of industry and technology trends Conducts business process gap analysis to optimize business process towards digitalization and automation Analyzes business requirements, works with various business and DBT teams in identifying data elements and prepare detailed specifications from which programs are written
• Defines business requirements for designated business units Configure and manage the Workday Talent and Performance module, including performance reviews, talent reviews, calibration, career development plans, and succession planning.Ensure that the Workday Talent & Performance module are configured efficiently and updated regularly to meet the business requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the system’s functionality.Work closely with other HRIS analysts, business partners, and functional HR teams to ensure data integrity and that talent management processes are aligned with organizational goals and objectives.Hands on expertise to launch Annual Merit, Bonus and Mid-year and Annual performance review cycles.Writes requirements to obtain data from enterprise data teams and analyzes the data set for trends or answers that will help improve the business Contributes to key requirements, design and review sessions, key elements of business vision, and identifies business-based risk Communicates with business leadership to evaluate joint initiatives and proposals to see how they align with established roadmaps and business and enterprise priorities Demonstrates system (e.g. workday) capability to solve business problems Works with business users to gather requirements and is accountable for overall feasibility and solution delivery. Defines and approves changes to high-level requirements System Implementation and Upgrades: Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements, participate in the implementation and testing, and oversee the deployment of system upgrades to ensure a smooth transition and minimal disruption to users.System Enhancements and Customizations: Identify opportunities for system enhancements and propose innovative solutions to optimize the compensation business processes, drive end-to-end automation initiatives, and improve user experience.Perform Workday tenant configuration, data loads (EIB’s), Sandbox environments, etc. by defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.Anticipates bottlenecks and provides escalation management Analyzes end-to-end, moderate to high complexity business processes in one or more business functional areas
• Collaborates with peers and project managers to balance BU and enterprise level optimizationTransfers knowledge on proposed solution and BU needs to leadership and peers Collaborates with peers on similar workflows/terminology to make sure there is a common process across departments (where applicable) and to ensure technology strategy, down to functional requirements, work(s) well for every aspect of the business Manages enhancement requests post implementation on an established and agreed upon release schedule Serves as the business subject matter expert (SME) to assist in the prioritization of technology projects, ensuing projects align with the technology that best provides maximum ROI, and directs BU & IT strategy in support of the overall business strategy Partners with PMO and manages projects involving multiple departments or cross-functional teams, focusing on both successful integration, implementation, and adoption of new IT solutions Assists in development and overall execution of strategic plans, including leveraging company tracking mechanisms, and creating presentations and reports for the board, executive management, and other groups Stay Updated: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, best practices, and updates in Workday and related technologies to bring new ideas and innovation to the organization's business processes.Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science, Finance and/or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience of BRM / BA experience with multiple SaaS and Cloud Systems
• Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of Workday HRIS modules (Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent, etc.).
• Proven experience as a Sr. Business Analyst in implementing and managing Workday's Core and Advanced Compensation workstreams and Talent and Performance modules.
• Hands-on experience and Strong technical knowledge of Workday's Compensation module, including configuration, integrations, business processes, reporting, and security.
• Hands on expertise to launch Annual Merit, Bonus and Mid-year and Annual performance review cycles.
• Proficiency with Workday Report Writer and advanced reporting techniques.
• Understanding of HRIS security concepts and data privacy best practices.
• Single Point of Contact for supporting existing production issues and managing SLAs.
• Writing module design documents and test cases.
• Experience with system integrations and data migration projects is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of interfaces, workflow, and underlying Database tables required
• Strong communication skills: oral presentations, writing, negotiation, active listening, influencing positive team dynamics
• Ability to work in a multi-project environment and support multiple internal customer/departments

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of conducting business requirement workshops
• Big picture mindset to act tactically but think strategically
• Strong Project management skills managing pipelines, demand generation, deadlines, prioritization, and process
• In-depth understanding of day-to-day operations and business needs of business unit(s)
• Highly skilled in negotiation and problem-solving techniques
• Ability to positively influence others and to break down organizational silos
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience working with cross-functional teams, and presenting to leadership
• Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Visio, Excel, Project, Access, and PowerPoint
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Demonstrated ability to be organized and work both independently and within a team, with strong attention to detail and strong project management skills
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements

• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Clearance Level

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

$136,807 - $194,040

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

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ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.