HRIS Analyst

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re seeking a HRIS Analyst with expertise in Workday to join the team at one of our top-tier clients. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in optimizing workforce data, shaping strategic initiatives, and delivering high-impact reporting solutions that influence organizational decisions.

As the HRIS Analyst, you’ll collaborate across departments to design, maintain, and optimize Workday reports. Your work will be critical to supporting data-driven decision-making while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and usability across all reporting tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report Development & Maintenance:
  Build and maintain custom reports in Workday, leveraging advanced and matrix reporting capabilities to meet evolving business needs.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, translate needs into technical specs, and deliver user-centric reporting solutions.

• Performance Optimization:
  Monitor report efficiency and data integrity; enhance system performance through continuous improvements.

• User Support & Training:
  Train and support end-users to increase adoption and effective use of Workday reporting tools.

• Project Leadership:
  Lead initiatives to standardize reporting, develop analytics dashboards, and support broader data strategies.

• Data Governance:
  Ensure compliance with internal data policies and external regulations through consistent governance practices.

Success Metrics:

• Timely, accurate delivery of reports

• High levels of end-user satisfaction and tool adoption

• Achievement of project milestones and deadlines

• Measurable improvement in user training outcomes

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in Workday reporting (experience in tech industry preferred)

• Proficiency in Workday report writing, including calculated fields, advanced reports, and matrix reports

• Strong understanding of Workday HCM and Recruiting modules

• Excellent communication skills; ability to simplify and explain complex data concepts

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented and methodical in report design and data validation

• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments

• Highly organized with a proactive and reliable work style

If you’re a data-driven professional ready to make an impact through innovative HR reporting, apply today. Our team will be in touch to walk you through the process and advocate for you every step of the way.

Deadline of application is on June 24, 2025