Analyst, Workday HCM

Accountabilities:

• • Support the business configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Workday HCM and related HR systems.
  • Maintain areas such as Workday security, business processes, tenant configuration, data loads, system upgrades, and downstream integrations or processes.
  • Partner with HR functional teams to understand business needs and translate non-technical requirements into clear technical concepts and solutions.
  • Analyze, design, develop, test, and deliver Workday enhancements, functional modifications, and system improvements.
  • Provide troubleshooting and post-production migration support for Workday and other HR technology solutions.
  • Serve as a Workday HCM subject matter expert, helping functional teams understand system capabilities, dependencies, and best practices.
  • Participate actively in Workday releases, assessing new functionality and identifying opportunities to improve existing processes and ways of working.
  • Contribute to multiple functional workstreams focused on implementing, optimizing, and scaling HR technology solutions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR team efficiency through Workday, Microsoft 365 workflows, Monday.com, and other appropriate technology solutions.
  • Synthesize and present HR data to identify trends, support data integrity audits, and inform functional workstream requirements.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate controls, standards, and technical documentation for HR systems and processes.
  • Collaborate with vendors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and deliver effective solutions.
  • Help coordinate and motivate diverse project contributors and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
  • Perform additional responsibilities and support HR technology initiatives as business needs evolve.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human Resources, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of experience working with Workday HCM is required; 2+ years of relevant experience is preferred.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Workday HCM functionality, including Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Performance, and related modules.
  • Strong understanding of HR systems, business processes, technical interdependencies, configuration, and system maintenance.
  • Experience with Workday security, business process configuration, tenant configuration, data loads, releases, and upgrades is highly valuable.
  • Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions and clear documentation.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a structured approach to identifying issues and developing solutions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability and willingness to quickly learn additional software platforms and technology tools as required.
  • Workday Pro or Workday HCM certification is highly preferred, although no certification is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, documentation, controls, and quality.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational agility and the ability to manage multiple priorities and functional workstreams.
  • Demonstrated relationship-management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors, HR teams, technical partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to influence and coordinate diverse teams while building productive working relationships.
  • A collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset aligned with a professional, team-focused culture.

  Benefits:

  • Work arrangement: Fully remote position within the United States.
  • Career development: Opportunity to deepen expertise across Workday HCM, HR technology, system optimization, and emerging functionality.
  • Professional growth: Exposure to multiple HR functional areas and cross-functional technology initiatives.
  • Technology exposure: Opportunity to work with Workday HCM alongside Microsoft 365 workflows, Monday.com, and other HR technology solutions.
  • Learning: Support for developing Workday expertise and pursuing relevant professional certifications.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with HR professionals, technology teams, vendors, and stakeholders across diverse business areas.
  • Impact: Opportunity to improve HR processes, data quality, system efficiency, and employee-facing technology experiences.
  • Flexibility: Remote environment designed for independent work while maintaining strong collaboration across teams.