Senior HRIS Analyst

As a Senior Workday HRIS Analyst, you will serve as a strategic partner and system expert, responsible for maintaining the integrity and performance of the Workday platform while driving innovation and optimization across HR processes. With deep experience and a proactive mindset, you will lead the evaluation and application of new Workday functionality, collaborate cross-functionally to enhance system capabilities, and serve as a key advisor in Workday governance, configuration, and user support.

Strategic System Ownership & Innovation:

• Actively monitor and assess Workday's product roadmap, recommending and implementing new features to support company initiatives and align with industry best practices.

• Lead Workday governance and change control processes, ensuring proposed system updates and new modules are vetted for scalability, compliance, and end-user impact.

• Collaborate with HR, IT, and business leaders to translate organizational strategies into system configurations and optimized business processes.

• Drive the development of project plans and scenario testing for Workday upgrades, patches, and enhancements.

System Maintenance & Configuration:

• Maintain the integrity of system structure, security roles, and core configurations within Workday.

• Coordinate with technical teams and functional partners to manage system changes, bulk data loads, and regular tenant maintenance activities.

• Perform and document system changes, configuration updates, and administrative actions (e.g., new locations, accrual adjustments, EIB data loads).

• Ensure system support materials, user documentation, and training guides are updated and communicated to the appropriate audiences.

Advanced Reporting & Data Management:

• Create, maintain, and optimize advanced Workday reports and dashboards; support data-driven decision-making for HR leadership and business units.

• Run scheduled and on-demand reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Conduct ongoing data audits and monitor security and data integrity controls.

• Identify areas for policy or procedural improvements that protect data accuracy and align with regulatory expectations globally.

Project Leadership & Implementation Support:

• Serve as a Workday workstream lead or SME on HRIS projects, including new module implementations and global expansions.

• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to evaluate the impact of business changes on the HR system landscape.

• Assist with the semi-annual Workday update process by coordinating release review, testing plans, issue tracking, and stakeholder communication.

End-User Support & Enablement:

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for HR system users; diagnose and resolve complex issues or escalate appropriately.

• Assist in the design and delivery of training sessions for HR teams and system users.

• Support cyclical HR processes such as annual performance reviews and compensation planning via configuration and troubleshooting.

Governance, Compliance & Best Practices:

• Collaborate with global HR and compliance teams to ensure system processes and configurations meet organizational policy and data governance standards.

• Identify and address potential gaps in process or documentation that could compromise control integrity.

• Participate in the global HCM Workday community to stay informed of platform advancements and peer best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, IT, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in HRIS, with deep, hands-on Workday experience across multiple modules (e.g., Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence).
• Proven ability to manage complex Workday configurations and system enhancements.
• Advanced reporting and analytics experience using Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields (Prism Analytics a plus).
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level HRIS projects and release management.
• Strong understanding of global HR data management, security, and compliance requirements.
• Workday Pro certification(s) highly preferred.