HRIS Analyst Workday

HRIS Analyst Workday

We are looking for an HRIS Analyst to join our HR team and play a key role in the implementation, optimization and ongoing maintenance of Workday HCM. In this role, you will support implementation activities, ensure data integrity, enhance system functionality, and deliver actionable people insights. You will partner with HR, IT, and other internal stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, streamline processes, and elevate the overall user experience across HR technology platforms.

Position Details

• Support the successful implementation, launch, and post-go-live stabilization of HR technology initiatives
• Serve as subject matter expert in HR technology by identifying process and system gaps, recommending improvements, and partnering with IT to implement technology focused solutions that enable operational excellence
• Administer and support HR systems, including user access, uploads, audits, and troubleshooting
• Update and maintain relevant documentation, including business requirements, process maps, data flows, controls, and security/privacy considerations
• Configure and maintain HR platforms within established change management framework to align with evolving business needs, including workflows, forms, fields, rules, and security
• Develop and deliver HR reports, dashboards, and metrics to support HR and business objectives, such as headcount, turnover, retention, performance, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
• Enable adoption, change readiness, and operational efficiency for HR technology by supporting training, communications, and role-based job aids
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security policies and regulations, as well as best practices for data management and governance
• Research emerging HR technology trends and capabilities to assess their potential value for Southland
• Collaborate with HR and IT partners to perform system upgrades, deploy system enhancements, design and validate integrations, and coordinate end-user testing
• Participate in managing third-party vendor relationships to ensure Southland maximizes the value of its HR technology investments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in Business, Human Resources, and/or Technology discipline preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience managing enterprise HR technology platforms
• 2 years of experience with Workday Core HCM and/or Recruiting administration, configuration, integrations and reporting
• Experience supporting a Workday HCM Phase 1 implementation including data conversion and test management
• Strong working knowledge of HR processes, policies, and best practices, and how they relate to HR technology and data.
• Hands-on experience leading system implementations and ensuring integration with existing systems.
• Proven ability to derive actionable insights from HR data and effectively summarize to drive business decisions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and levels of management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite, including Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and Power Automate
• Experience with HR AI technology preferred
• Experience with SQL is a plus

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: It's Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).