Workday System Analyst

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Job Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Workday Analyst with strong functional expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for configuring, managing, and optimizing Workday business processes to ensure smooth HR and Finance operations. This role requires a deep expertise in Workday modules, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into effective system configurations. The individual will collaborate closely with the Workday HR team to implement new features and continuously enhance system functionality.

What You’ll Do:

• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, including HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Compensation modules.

• Experience developing Workday custom reports and calculated fields

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional requirements.

• Strong understanding of Workday security configuration, policies, and best practices.

• Experience with security auditing, monitoring, and incident response

• Design, test, and implement efficient Workday solutions aligned with organizational policies and industry best practices.

• Coordinate with the Workday team on security roles and access permissions in accordance with compliance standards.

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues related to business processes and integrations.

• Coordinate with technical teams to support integrations, reports, and system upgrades.

• Provide training and support to end-users on Workday functionality and business process changes.

• Participate in Workday release updates and ensure timely adoption of new features.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for business process configurations and workflows.

• 5.5+ years of Workday experience with at least one full implementation

You should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.

• Proven experience as a Workday Analyst or Functional Consultant, ideally 3+ years.

• Strong knowledge of Workday business processes, configuration, and security.

• Hands-on experience in configuring Workday modules such as HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Benefits, or Compensation.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities.

A Big Plus:

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and process efficiency.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.

• Proactive approach to identifying improvements and resolving issues.

• Familiarity with Workday reporting and integration tools is a plus.

• Solid understanding of overall HR functional areas and HR business processes, as well as interdependencies with Payroll, IT and Finance

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