HRIS Analyst II

Workday Analyst

Inside the Role

We're looking for a collaborative, analytical, and customer-focused Workday Analyst to join our HRIS team and help support, enhance, and optimize our Workday environment, with a primary focus on HCM and Talent Acquisition. In this role, you'll partner closely with HR, business leaders, and technical teams to ensure the ongoing usability, growth, and continuous improvement of our Workday platform.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience configuring and supporting Workday HCM and/or Talent Acquisition business processes and is energized by solving complex problems, driving continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding customer service. Experience in additional Workday functional areas—including Talent, Payroll, Absence, Compensation, Benefits, or Learning—is highly valued, as the knowledge and skills gained in these areas transfer well to this role and contribute to a broader understanding of the employee lifecycle.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Respond to and resolve escalated Workday support requests and complex system issues
• Troubleshoot system challenges to ensure optimal functionality and user experience
• Configure, test, and implement system enhancements and process improvements
• Support new integrations between Workday and other business systems
• Collaborate with senior team members on project-based initiatives and system upgrades
• Translate business requirements into scalable and efficient Workday solutions
• Improve operational efficiency through system optimization and automation
• Maintain and strengthen data integrity across Workday processes and transactions
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support evolving business needs
• Deliver a high-quality, user-focused experience through effective system support and solutions

Knowledge You Should Bring

• A Bachelors Degree and 2-4 years of relevant HRIS experience, or 6 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Hands-on experience Workday or another HRIS platform, with exposure to HCM business processes, reporting, security, or configuration.
• Experience supporting Workday HCM and/or Talent Acquisition preferred.
• Understanding of HR processes and practices.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience researching and resolving issues independently using resources such as Workday Community, documentation, and peer networks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish, helping us better support a diverse employee population.
• An attached resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience with Workday business process configuration, including condition rules, notifications, and business process security.
• Experience administering Workday security, including domains, business process policies, and user-based security assignments.
• Knowledge of additional Workday functional areas such as Talent, Payroll, Absence, Compensation, Benefits, or Learning.
• Excitement for leveraging AI and automation to simplify work, improve outcomes, and enhance the employee experience.
• Fluency in Spanish, helping us better support a diverse employee population.

You Might Thrive Here If

• You enjoy solving complex problems and turning challenges into practical solutions.
• You are naturally curious and enjoy learning new technology, features, and processes.
• You take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and building strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• You are energized by continuous improvement and finding better ways to work.
• You enjoy balancing technical system work with business collaboration.
• You are comfortable managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• You value teamwork, knowledge sharing, and helping others succeed.
• You are excited by opportunities to expand your expertise across the Workday ecosystem.

Why Join Us?

At DTNA, we don't just build trucks—we build the future of mobility. You'll join a team where your voice matters, your expertise is respected, and your ideas drive impact. As an architect, your work will shape the systems that empower people across the business to do their best work.

This role is open to remote candidates based anywhere in the U.S. If you're an internal employee, we will honor your current flexible work arrangement. For external candidates, if you live within 25 miles of one of our facilities, we ask that you work onsite at least 4 days per week to foster collaboration and team connection.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s):

Detroit, MI US, Fort Mill, SC US, Fort Worth, TX US, Memphis, TN US, Nashville, TN US, Portland, OR US.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

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