Description
Job Title: Senior HRIS Analyst – Workday
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (Full-Time)
Location: Fully Remote (US-based)
Summary
The Senior HRIS Analyst will serve as the primary technical owner and administrator of the Workday HCM, Benefits, and Compensation modules. This role is responsible for day-to-day system administration, configuration, support, and continuous improvement of the Workday platform while partnering closely with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as the technical expert for Workday HCM, Benefits, and Compensation, applying industry best practices
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Lead configuration, design, and implementation of complex Workday projects to ensure system scalability and optimization
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Manage security, business process workflows, tenant settings, and all administrative functions across HCM, Benefits, and Compensation
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Troubleshoot and resolve system issues quickly and effectively
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Manage Workday feature releases, upgrades, and quarterly enhancements
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Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within Workday
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Provide high-quality end-user support and deliver training to HR teams and business users
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Translate business and system requirements into detailed enhancement proposals and implementation plans
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Perform QA testing, create test scripts, and manage bug resolution
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Define integration requirements with IT and external vendors
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Evaluate and test system upgrades to ensure smooth adoption with minimal business disruption
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Maintain comprehensive system documentation, process flows, and user guides
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Mentor junior team members and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
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Deep expertise in Workday configuration, security, business processes, reporting, and integrations
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Strong understanding of core HR processes, policies, and best practices
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Proven experience with Workday Reporting (including custom reports and dashboards) and Integrations
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills
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Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-changing environment
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Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset with attention to detail
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Comfortable working with global, cross-functional stakeholders
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience
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Minimum 5 years of hands-on Workday administration experience with strong expertise in HCM, Benefits, and Compensation modules
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Demonstrated global HRIS/Workday experience required
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Previous experience supporting a multi-country or global organization strongly preferred
TalentMatch®
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