Senior Analyst, HR Technology – Advanced Comp and Performance

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. 

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. HR Technology Analyst to lead the configuration, optimization, and continuous improvement of Workday Compensation and Performance (Talent Management) capabilities. This role serves as a subject matter expert across Workday HCM, driving scalable solutions that enhance compensation planning, performance management, and employee experience.

This position also plays a key role in advancing AI-enabled automation, leveraging tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Power Automate to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and strengthen HR technology operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Workday Compensation & Performance Leadership

• Serve as primary owner for Workday Compensation and Performance (Talent Management) configuration, enhancements, and optimization
• Design and support annual compensation cycles, merit planning, bonus processes, and performance review frameworks
• Partner with Total Rewards and HR leadership to align system capabilities with compensation and performance strategies
• Configure business processes, eligibility rules, and approval workflows for compensation and talent programs

2. AI Automation & Process Optimization

• Identify and implement AI-enabled and workflow automation opportunities to streamline HR technology operations
• Leverage tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, and AI assistants for documentation, testing, reporting, and case triage
• Develop repeatable solutions that reduce manual effort and improve knowledge management and service delivery
• Promote responsible, secure, and scalable adoption of AI across HR processes

3. Workday Configuration & HRIS Delivery

• Configure and maintain Workday modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Benefits, Absence)
• Lead requirements gathering, solution design, system configuration, testing, and deployment
• Support Workday releases, enhancements, and regression testing cycles
• Maintain system integrity and ensure optimal performance across HR technology solutions

4. Reporting, Analytics & Insights

• Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics (Advanced, Matrix, Composite)
• Deliver insights supporting compensation, performance, compliance, and HR metrics
• Utilize reporting tools (Workday, BIRT, People Analytics) to support data-driven decisions

5. Data Governance, Security & Compliance

• Ensure data integrity through audits, validation processes, and governance controls
• Maintain HRIS security roles, access controls, and audit processes
• Partner with Legal and global stakeholders to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR)
• Validate appropriate data access and document business justification for HR data distribution

6. Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to improve Workday processes and user experience
• Provide subject matter expertise, training, and end-user support
• Lead or support HRIS projects, system enhancements, and integrations
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge development

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Work Experience

• 8+ years of HRIS experience supporting enterprise HR systems
• 5+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience, with strong emphasis on Compensation and Performance/Talent
• Proven experience managing Workday configuration, testing, and releases
• Experience supporting compensation cycles and performance management processes
• Experience with reporting, analytics, and data-driven insights
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation and AI-enabled solutions

Core Competencies

• Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to det