Lead Workday initiatives (new release updates, process improvements, major or minor enhancements, new module implementation) from requirements gathering through design, configuration, testing, migration, and post‑go‑live support
Administer core Workday HCM domains – Core HR, Benefits, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Talent, Learning, Recruiting, and Absence
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot tenant configuration, business‑process design, security‑role management, and user‑access provisioning
Develop and maintain standard & ad‑hoc reports, dashboards, hubs, and Discovery Boards to support data-driven decision making
Perform regular system health checks, data audits, and security reviews to identify and resolve data anomalies, performance issues, or integration errors, and proactively suggest improvements
Translate HR business requirements into functional specifications, workflow designs, and security models; serve as the liaison between HR SMEs and internal/ external technical teams
Coordinate UAT, regression testing, and change‑control processes for all Workday releases and enhancements
Create and maintain process documentation, job aids, and/or training guides as needed for new functionality
Serve as a primary Workday point of contact for internal stakeholder issue escalation, resolution, and ongoing support
Provide support for integrations between Workday and third-party systems (e.g. ADP, benefits vendors, background check providers, etc.)

10 years HR systems experience required
Hands-on experience configuring Workday HCM (Core HR, Benefits, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Talent, Learning, Recruiting, Absence, Benefits)
Experience with an end-to-end Workday HCM implementation desired
Deep knowledge of Workday features/functionality, business process framework, organization structures, security, domain specific setup, reporting, and data model
Proven ability to uncover stakeholder needs, translate them into precise functional requirements, and advise on best-practice Workday configurations and integrations
Strong proficiency with Workday Reporting and knowledge of Workday Integrations required
Experience with Discovery Boards, Prism Analytics, and Workday Studio/Integration Cloud a plus
Experience leading or co-leading a Workday release or module implementation (e.g., Core HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Learning, Talent, or Benefits)
Workday certifications (preferred: HCM Core, Compensation, Reporting)
Solid grasp of HR metrics, compliance requirements, and best practice HR processes
Strong analytic, problem solving, project management, communication, and collaboration skills.

Principal HRIS Analyst

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