Senior Workday HRIS Analyst

Who We Are:

At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles.

We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use.

And we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Our Values:

Driven Waybuilders . We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate.

Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience.

Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.

Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.

We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst with experience in HR systems configuration, business process design, and data/reporting. You will be part of an HR Technology team responsible for optimizing and supporting HR systems. You will be involved in system configuration, stakeholder collaboration, and reporting/analytics development. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your experience in Workday configuration, requirements gathering, and data analysis. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in configuration of HRIS or ERP systems.

You Are:

• A Systems Thinker . You enjoy untangling complex problems and designing elegant solutions.

• A Strong Communicator. You can seamlessly translate technical concepts for business audiences.

• Naturally Curious . You are analytical with a relentless drive to understand root causes.

• Collaborative. You take a consultative approach to building strong partnerships across functions.

• Detail-oriented . You maintain a strategic, big-picture perspective while diving into the specifics.

• Adaptable . You are proactive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

You Will:

• Configure, maintain, and understand Workday to support the business

• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and design solutions

• Develop reports, dashboards, and HR analytics

• Support system implementations, releases, and enhancements

• Ensure data integrity, security, and governance standards

You Bring:

• Core Knowledge

  • HR Processes: Deep understanding of HR processes across HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, PTO, and Talent.

  • Governance & Security: Knowledge of HR data governance, security frameworks, and compliance standards.

  • Process Design: Understanding of end-to-end business process design and optimization.

• Functional Expertise

  • Requirements Translation: Proven ability to gather and translate complex business requirements into scalable HRIS solutions.

  • Lifecycle Implementations: Experience leading full lifecycle implementations, including requirements, configuration, testing, and deployment.

  • Analytical Troubleshooting: Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities within integrated HR systems.

  • Reporting Strategy: Expertise in designing reporting strategies, including dashboards and HR analytics.

• Technical Expertise

  • Platform Configuration: Advanced Workday configuration experience.

  • System Integrations: Strong understanding of cross-functional system integrations.

  • Data Analysis: Advanced reporting and data analysis capabilities.

  • Excel Proficiency: Advanced proficiency utilizing formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data modeling.

  • Release Management: Experience managing system releases and feature adoption cycles.

Where you Work:
Your work is performed as a remote employee with a strong preference of being located near our Carmel, IN Headquarters.

Must Have’s:

• 5+ years of HRIS / ERP experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or related field

• Experience configuring Workday

• Experience translating business requirements into system solutions

• Strong analytical and reporting skills

• Project and process management experience

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail

Nice to Have’s:

• Workday certifications

• Experience supporting system implementations or M&A integrations

• Experience with HR analytics or BI tools

• Change management training or certification

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)

• Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match

• Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

• Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)

• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer

• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs

• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization

• Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement

Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!

Compensation Range of

Annual Salary: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 USD

(Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.)