Lead HRIS Analyst

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.

Plaid’s People Technology team is part of the broader People organization, driving how we design, scale, and evolve the systems that power our people and culture. We’re focused on building scalable, seamless experiences across our People platforms — streamlining the employee experience to help Plaids succeed and focus on company growth.

In this role, you’ll drive the development and execution of the Workday strategy and roadmap while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to design and deliver scalable solutions across the employee lifecycle. You will be the primary Workday owner and subject matter expert responsible for oversight, configuration, and continuous improvement of Workday. This role requires deep functional and technical expertise in Workday among other People tools and a strong understanding of People processes, and proven leadership in managing complex HRIS projects and ensuring data integrity and security across the platform.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic direction, optimization, and governance of Plaid’s Workday platform, ensuring alignment with organizational and People team priorities
• Define and execute the Workday roadmap, driving continuous improvement in system efficiency, data integrity, and overall user experience
• Serve as the primary Workday architect and subject matter expert, overseeing complex configurations, integrations, business processes, and security frameworks
• Lead end-to-end HRIS initiatives—including new implementations, enhancements, and integrations—in partnership with cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Ensure Workday security, compliance, and audit readiness (e.g., SOX, SOC) through strong access controls, documentation, and change management practices
• Advance data-driven decision-making by developing and maintaining sophisticated reports, dashboards, and analytics to support business and People insights
• Act as a trusted advisor and mentor within the People Technology function, guiding stakeholders on HRIS best practices and Workday capabilities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in HRIS or people technology experience or a similar role
• 6+ years of hands-on Workday configuration, implementation, and support experience across multiple modules (e.g., HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, etc.)
• Deep understanding of end-to-end HR business processes (hire-to-retire) across various functional areas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, with a strong customer service orientation
• Experience with other People technologies and integration tools (e.g., iPaaS, Lever, Ashby, Greenhouse), preferred
• Knowledge of data privacy and security requirements in a HRIS context, preferred

The target base salary for this position ranges from $111,264/year to $218,400/year. The target base salary will vary based on the job's location.

Our geographic zones are as follows:

Zone 1 - New York City and San Francisco Bay Area

Zone 2 - Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C.

Zone 3 - Austin, Boston, Denver, Houston, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego

Zone 4 - Raleigh-Durham and all other US cities

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com.

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