Onsite Senior Analyst, Workday HCM

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About the role

  • Senior Analyst managing Workday HCM configurations and supporting HR-related business processes. Ensuring data integrity, optimizing performance, and mentoring team members in Workday best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead advanced configuration and troubleshooting across Workday HCM, Compensation, and Recruiting, ensuring alignment with business needs and Workday best practices.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for highly complex issues, conducting root‑cause analysis and implementing long‑term solutions.
  • Maintain system integrity through routine audits, configuration reviews, and proactive monitoring.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement new features, enhancements, and optimizations to improve system performance and user experience.
  • Oversee daily operations and workflow execution within HCM, Compensation, and Recruiting to ensure timely, accurate processing.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to analyze current processes, define future-state designs, and identify opportunities for automation or efficiency improvements.
  • Support and occasionally lead cyclical processes such as year‑end, merit, benefits, onboarding, and compliance audits.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual effort and enhance data accuracy.
  • Coordinate unit testing, regression testing, and validation for major Workday releases, enhancements, and configuration changes.
  • Drive the UAT process, including test planning, scenario creation, execution support, and defect resolution.
  • Review biannual Workday release notes to assess impacts, determine adoption opportunities, and communicate key changes to stakeholders.
  • Ensure all configuration changes adhere to governance, documentation requirements, and internal risk controls.
  • Build and maintain advanced Workday reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to support business insights and decision‑making.
  • Conduct ongoing data quality audits, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improved transparency.
  • Partner with stakeholders to design scalable reporting solutions that support compliance and operational needs.
  • Work closely with HR team, SME Leads, and operational partners to gather requirements and provide expert-level Workday guidance.
  • Collaborate with adjacent Workday modules and downstream system owners to ensure data consistency and cohesive end‑to‑end processes.
  • Mentor junior and Analyst‑level team members in configuration, troubleshooting, documentation, and Workday best practices.
  • Participate in enterprise initiatives, representing the Workday function as a subject matter expert.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years of hands‑on Workday HCM configuration experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with Workday Recruiting
  • Minimum of 4 years of HR process experience across the employee lifecycle
  • Strong analytical, consultative, and problem‑solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in both structured and ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear functional solutions
  • Reliable and punctual attendance
  • Workday Pro: HCM Core certification

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 401K with Profit Sharing
  • Wellness program
  • Generous parental leave
  • 11 paid holidays

Job title

Senior Analyst, Workday HCM

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$141,300 - $186,900 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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