Workday Analyst

Role Summary

The HR Workday Analyst plays a pivotal role in optimizing People Technology projects and ensuring seamless Workday functionality. Acting as a Workday subject matter expert, this role partners with HR, IT staff, and business leaders to enhance system capabilities, maintain compliance, and drive process efficiencies. The analyst is responsible for system configuration, troubleshooting, data integrity, user training, and staying current on Workday updates. They will also streamline workflows, manage security access, and ensure effective system adoption across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR, IT, and business leaders to understand system needs, identify gaps and implement effective solutions
• Serve as the primary system administrator for assigned Workday modules, ensuring optimal performance and security
• Configure and maintain system settings, conduct audits, and troubleshoot system issues to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Manage data imports, exports, and integration with other systems, ensuring data integrity
• Stay informed on new Workday releases, assess system changes, and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders
• Design and deliver training, documentation, and user guides to improve adoption and system utilization
• Work cross-functionally to optimize business processes, automate workflows and improve efficiency
• Contribute to the HR technology roadmap, identifying opportunities for system enhancement
• Ensure compliance with security protocols, data privacy regulations, and internal policies
• Support HR, Payroll, and other stakeholders with Workday-related inquiries, configuration and troubleshooting
• Perform other duties as needed to support organizational needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 plus years of relevant experience; Or an Associates degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
• 3+ years of HRIS experience, with 1-year hands-on Workday configuration minimum within payroll and benefits

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Expertise in Workday HCM, with strong knowledge in one or more areas: Benefits, Payroll or Time Tracking
• Ability to lead system configuration, troubleshooting, and process automation
• Skilled in exercising solid judgment when evaluating and handling ambiguous and complex situations with minimal oversight and independent decision-making
• Deep understanding of compliance requirements and security administration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an inherent curiosity with an aptitude to learn
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across departments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
• Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement