HRIS Analyst

The Senior Analyst, HRIS supports and improves global HRIS operations for TransPerfect, acting as a subject matter expert in system capabilities and configuration. This role involves owning configuration for assigned areas, translating business needs into technical requirements, implementing solutions, and leading project activities. The analyst will troubleshoot issues, manage Workday security, participate in Workday releases, optimize business processes, and create documentation. They will collaborate with HR, Accounting/Finance, and business partners, and mentor new team members.

Must Have

• Own configuration for assigned HRIS areas.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Implement solutions and lead project work plans.
• Serve as HR and company processes subject matter expert.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
• Manage Workday security (user IDs, passwords, permissions).
• Lead participation in Workday releases and optimization.
• Maintain and update business process configuration.
• Document Workday configuration and security changes.
• 3+ years experience with Workday configuration.
• Expert in Excel and advanced Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Good to Have

• Workday implementation and configuration experience.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and coordinate stakeholders.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach.
• Anticipate needs and solve problems.

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Senior Analyst, HRIS is responsible for supporting and improving global HRIS operations across all TransPerfect family of companies. They will lead as a subject matter expert to advise on business requirements, system capabilities, and system configuration. This position will directly interact with other members of the HR team, Accounting/Finance stakeholders, senior managers, and business partners across TransPerfect.

DESCRIPTION

• Own configuration for assigned areas, while providing advice and coaching across all configuration areas
• Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements, implement solutions, and coordinate & lead activities related to project work plans
• Serve as a subject matter expert demonstrating deep functional knowledge of HR and company processes
• Troubleshoot issues and lead collaboration with teams to come to rapid resolution
• Set up, modify and maintain Workday security (including but not limited to adding, changing, and deleting user IDs, passwords, role-based permissions, etc.)
• Participate as a lead in Workday releases, optimization of Workday SKUs and other implementation projects that involve HR systems
• Maintain business process configuration and identify opportunities to update business processes and configuration to enhance or simplify current process
• Manage and resolve system issues
• Create documentation for any configuration and security changes within Workday
• Communicate and problem-solve daily with team members, business partners, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Train and mentor new team members, as needed
• Perform other special projects or duties when required

Job requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 3+ years of experience with Workday configuration
• Expert level user of Excel and advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work in well-structured and unstructured environments, under pressure, and with changing and competing priorities and timelines
• Excellent consultative, organization, customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Workday implementation and configuration experience
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects at a time, while also coordinating key stakeholders
• Self-starter with a proactive working nature – anticipate needs in advance and is a problem solver