Workday HRIS Analyst

The Workday HRIS Analyst will serve as the key resource and expert on Workday system functionality. Working alongside Human Resources and IT, this position will help plan, design, develop, test and deploy new global HR solutions, enhance existing systems and implement continuous process improvements. This position will report to the Vice President of Technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support for Workday HRIS including configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of HRIS with other systems.
• Monitor and maintain data integrity, security and accuracy within HRIS.
• Create and maintain custom reports, dashboards and analytics.
• Act as a subject matter expert on HRIS-related issues and provide training and support to end-users.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate HRIS functionality and recommend enhancements to improve system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continue to expand knowledge of all Workday platforms and work towards Workday Pro certifications in additional areas.
• Work alongside Human Resources and business stakeholders to identify data and reporting requirements and provide effective solutions to those needs while delivering top-notch customer service.
• Gathers, defines and implements system requirements, including but not limited to preparing and executing functional and technical specifications, test plans, system testing, and development of processes and procedures.
• Performs advanced system configurations including core tables, eligibility rules, business processes, workflows, notifications, calculated fields, and plan setup.
• Identify, verify, design, and implement system enhancements and business process improvements for key HR processes.
• Performs day-to-day operations, maintenance, and functionality for HR systems, including but not limited to system upgrades, troubleshooting root cause analysis and resolving issues.
• Represent HR Systems team with cross-functional, HRIS-related projects, including implementation, system enhancements, creating functional specifications, managing change control, and all testing.
• Lead and develop internal processes to maintain business process models, testing scenario templates, and all systems-related training materials.
• Configures and maintains user security roles.
• Collaborates with the HR team regarding the proper security needed for creating/modifying security roles and ensuring effective business processes.
• Ensures roles are created properly and contain the proper access to HR systems.
• Assigns and maintains user access.
• Implements safeguards to ensure employee data privacy and protection.
• Review current HR system functionality for possible improvements, troubleshooting issues, testing new features, and developing and delivering end-user training materials.
• Plan and execute unit, integration, and acceptance testing; and create specifications for systems to meet approved business requirements.
• Participates in biannual release / enhance processes to review functionality, impact analysis, configuration and testing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with Workday supporting HCM and at least one additional area.
• Strong project management and process management skills.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of HR processes, procedures and polices to translate business requirements into the system.
• Experience diagnosing, isolating and resolving issues and recommending and implement strategies to resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and facilitate teams to identify and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Position requires compliance with legal requirements and strict confidentiality of records and information.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, accuracy, problem solving, and critical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of employees and management.
• Workday Pro Certified in HCM.
• Ability to travel to Cincinnati, OH office as needed.

Preferences:

• Workday Pro Certified in additional functional areas.
• SHRM-CP or PHR

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