Senior Workday Analyst

Job Title: Senior Workday Analyst Location: NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas Hybrid - 3 days a week in office Contract Type: Contingent Worker Pay Range: $65-$85 an hour We are looking for a proactive and technically capable Senior Workday Analyst to support and enhance our global Workday platform. This role will play a key part in the ongoing administration, configuration, support and optimization of Workday, with a primary focus on Core HCM. The successful candidate will work closely with HR, Technology and business stakeholders to maintain system integrity, improve processes, support releases and drive continuous improvement across the Workday landscape. Alongside BAU support, this role will also lead and support enhancement initiatives across the platform. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on configuration, stakeholder engagement and delivering meaningful change within a global Workday environment. Key Responsibilities Provide day‑to‑day support and administration of the Workday platform across Core HCM Configure and maintain Workday business processes, security roles, domains and policies Lead and support enhancement initiatives across the platform, including projects such as Process automation and user experience improvements Reporting and dashboard optimization Partner with HR and Technology stakeholders to gather requirements, assess impacts and deliver scalable solutions Support Workday releases including impact analysis, testing and deployment of new functionality Investigate and resolve system issues, data discrepancies and user queries Create and maintain reports, calculated fields and dashboards to support operational and business needs Assist with data loads, integration testing and tenant management activities Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify configuration, reduce manual effort and improve governance Produce and maintain clear documentation for configurations, processes and support procedures Required Skills & Experience Hands‑on experience supporting and configuring Workday (5+ years) Strong functional knowledge of Core HCM, business processes and reporting Experience delivering or supporting Workday enhancement projects Strong understanding of Workday security framework including domains, roles, segment‑based security and governance best practices Experience troubleshooting production issues and supporting BAU operations Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities across BAU and project delivery Experience supporting Workday releases and regression testing Nice to Have Exposure to Core/Advanced Compensation and Time & Absence Experience working within a global Workday environment Knowledge of HR operating models and employee lifecycle processes Experience working with outsourced support partners or offshore teams Familiarity with SOX or audit‑controlled environments Preferred Profile Detail‑oriented and solutions‑focused Comfortable operating across both BAU support and enhancement delivery Passionate about improving user experience and system efficiency Collaborative mindset with strong customer service approach Able to translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions Keen interest in staying current with new Workday functionality and roadmap developments Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good‑faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location and other relevant factors. For benefit‑eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr