HRIS Analyst, Workday

Role Overview:

The HRIS Analyst collaborates with multiple internal business partners within HR and throughout the business to understand business requirements, provide product and implementation expertise and to configure, test and deploy solutions that meet these requirements.

This is a Hybrid position located in Frisco, TX. You will be required to be onsite on an as-needed basis, typically 1 to 6 times a month. We are only considering candidates within a commutable distance to our Frisco, TX hub and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.

About the role:

This role is responsible for evaluating, analyzing, recommending, designing, testing, and maintaining HR Tools and systems, using a solid understanding of the technological capabilities of these tools. The People Tools Analyst will be responsible for modifying existing systems to add value to the business processes and solutions, as well as researching and delivering proposals for additional systems and solutions to meet business needs. Expected business outcomes include HR Data accuracy, flexibility, stability and growth in support of all Human Resources activities and initiatives, as needed, throughout the organization.

• Assist in ongoing design and configuration of Workday functionality

• Actively pursue innovative initiatives and improvements in current processes

• Gather/document business requirements

• Partner with IT in the design and delivery of integrations in Workday

• Configure changes in Workday based on business requirements

• Perform testing activities, document test scenarios

• Perform data conversion and data validation activities

• Manage implementation phase of projects

• Support internal/external integrations with Workday, including design, testing and troubleshooting

• Analyze and define business requirements to solve business problems

• Design solutions for HR system enhancement requests on Workday, and other HRIS integrated applications

• Manage requirements scope and escalate any issues as appropriate

• Partner with IT development to document complex business system requirements

• Research and analyze existing business processes and systems to formulate logical statements of business requirements

• Analyze and present trends in the area of HR technology.

• Proactively recommend technological solutions to meet business goals and initiatives.

• Understand the business requirements and illustrate how technology can be used to address business needs

• Design and work on system projects that have complex functionality

• Work on projects with a broad scope, involving multiple systems

• Lead the system development life cycle from design through implementation

About you: 

• Workday Experience Required: Your background includes functional use and/or configuration of Workday HCM Core and Advanced Compensation, along with focus in one or more of the following Workday functional areas: Absence, Benefits, Talent, Performance Management, Recruiting, Security

• You have worked in a global organization

• You have a strong understanding of the HR processes and procedures (i.e. recruiting, compensation, benefits, payroll, time tracking, etc.)

• Your strong desire to become an expert in the HR Systems field also drives your interest in advanced HR reporting including calculated fields

• You can manage multiple, high priority tasks and adjust to shifting and sometimes conflicting priorities, while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, results-oriented culture

• You possess the learning capacity to receive and apply cross-functional training

• You have a strong willingness to assist other functions and teams as needed so the department achieves or exceeds its overall business objectives

• You work collaboratively, cooperatively and cross-functionally with internal customers as well as vendors

• You understand the project management lifecycle

• You have strong organizational and interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills

• You can handle highly sensitiv