Senior Workday Analyst

Description

We are seeking a Workday Analyst to support the configuration, optimization, and maintenance of the Workday platform. This role will partner closely with the AVP HRIS to support implementation efforts and ongoing system operations. This is a fully remote, Temp to Perm opportunity, with an initial assignment period of approx. 6 months. Work schedule will be 25 - 30 hours per week; compensation rate is $50 - $60 per hour. The ideal candidate is confident operating independently within the Workday tenant and experienced in supporting configuration, testing, data validation, and cutover activities during implementation. General Responsibilities

• Support configuration and ongoing maintenance across Workday modules including Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, and Time Tracking.
• Serve as a key internal Workday configuration SME.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
• Build and maintain Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) integrations and support delivered connectors.
• Troubleshoot system and integration issues in partnership with IT and third-party vendors.
• Configure and maintain business processes, security roles, and system permissions.
• Build custom reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and data extracts.
• Support the prioritization and execution of system enhancements in partnership with the AVP HRIS.
• Support Workday biannual releases including impact analysis, testing, and documentation.
• Ensure data integrity, compliance, and system controls are maintained.
• Maintain clear documentation of configurations, enhancements, and updates.
• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to HR and business stakeholders as needed.

Implementation Support

• Serve as the internal Workday SME during implementation, providing configuration expertise and validating vendor design decisions across HCM modules.
• Support end-to-end testing strategy and execution for HCM modules
• Coordinate defect tracking, validation of fixes, and timely issue resolution.
• Support data mapping and data conversion efforts, including validation of data workbooks, review of transformation logic, and reconciliation of conversion loads.
• Support functional readiness for go-live, including final validation of configuration, data integrity, and business process execution.
• Support execution of the Workday cutover plan, including participation in technical cutover activities such as final data loads and production validation.
• Provide project coordination support to the AVP HRIS, including maintaining RAID logs, tracking action items, and supporting status reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 2-5 years of direct hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience, including direct configuration of Core HCM business processes.
• Experience supporting two or more of these modules preferred: Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Time Tracking, and Absence
• Workday reporting experience including custom reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and EIBs.
• Familiarity with Workday integration concepts (Core Connectors, RaaS, APIs, Studio) preferred.
• Experience supporting a Workday implementation or major deployment preferred.
• Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.