Lead Workday HRIS Analyst

Job Title: Lead HRIS Analyst

Current Need:

The Lead HRIS Analyst will be responsible for Workday HCM configurations, upgrades, security, and support.  Consults with stakeholders to understand the structure, policies, and operations of the organization and recommends Workday solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals.  Ensures alignment and awareness of future Workday functionality releases and ensures successful implementation.  Executes mass changes such as re-organizations, acquisitions, divestitures. Be a mentor to provide guidance and timely feedback for other configurators. Work individually or within project teams and participate in all phases of the development life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, transition, and support; set expectations and determine the timing of availability and delivery of projects. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Recommends process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, and policy changes. Utilizes technology as a lever to facilitate business process improvements for end users. Serves as liaison with third parties and other stakeholders, such as payroll, benefits, and compensation. Manages projects and annual process cycles and help design solutions. 

• Serves as technical configuration contact for assigned applications and functional areas, ensures data integrity, conducts testing of system changes, performs report writing, and analyzes data flows for process improvement opportunities. 

• Leads new implementation projects and recurring human resources processes. 

• Manages and maintains configuration of the core Workday system including organizations and security and business processes relating to all HR modules across Workday. 

• Partners with HRIS to review and test applicable system integrations, as required. 

• Continually researches, tests and stays up to date on all Workday updates and fixes, including performing system testing for Workday delivered twice a year release. 

• Maintains up to date documentation on all system configurations. 

• Executes mass data changes, ensuring highest level of data integrity and customer service orientation. 

• Supports acquisition and divestiture activities in managing worker data records, organizations, security and related business processes. 

• Participates in required SOX audit as needed. 

• Communicates to internal customers regarding Workday features and functionality. 

• Ensures internal customer issues and requests are addressed within defined SLA’s. 

• Supports and maintains complex applications and processes within the human resource Workday technology portfolio. 

• Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range targets. Determines and pursues courses of action essential in obtaining desired outcomes. Goals generally communicated in 'solution' or project goal terms. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• 10+ years of Workday HRIS experience, preferably in a large corporation within a matrixed environment 

Critical Skills: 

• Deep understanding of Workday data and structure, business processes, reporting and security and authentication capabilities. 

• Extensive experienced in Workday HCM configurations, upgrades, security and support. 

• Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline to manage workload and respond to customer requests. 

• Proven track record of applying proper judgment and discretion. 

• Skilled in handling complex problems and providing solutions that are highly creative. Uses independent judgement to accomplish objectives. 

• Experienced in advanced principles, theories, and concepts. May be regarded as 'in-house' expert on specific technologies. Conducts projects requiring additional specialized knowledge.  Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas. 

• Advanced analytical/problem solving skills to handle complex customer requests using systems and company knowledge. 

• Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through and capability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

• Systems thinking orientation, with proven track record of identifying and addressing root causes. 

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills. 

• Skilled in managing multiple, high priority tasks and adjusting to shifting priorities, while meeting deadlines. 

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 

• Proficiency with productivity software like Microsoft Office and Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, etc.). 

• Strong knowledge of software development, testing, maintenance, and support. 

Additional Skills & Knowledge: 

• Workday certification preferred 

• Knowledge of Workday Extend is a plus 

Physical Requirements: General Office Demands

Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance / allowance is not budgeted for this position