HRIS Workday Analyst

Workday HRIS Analyst

The Workday HRIS Analyst is involved in the day-to-day operations of Chord's Workday technology platform. The position functions as a Subject Matter Expert and has deep working knowledge and technical expertise with Workday. The Workday HRIS Analyst also works with all Workday and integrated applications and modules, configuration development, along with Workday Prism, reporting, and dashboards. The position is responsible for evaluating current processes and optimizing, building new capabilities and functionality, and automating HR processes. They will plan, prioritize, and execute Workday initiatives provided by leadership, focus on configurations to improve functionality and reporting. The Workday Analyst will own the application and proactively recommend improvements to meet the objectives of the department and business. This position is in downtown Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

Essential Job Functions

• Ongoing configuration and maintenance of Chord's Workday modules, including HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Expenses, Recruiting, and Learning
• Provide scope, scale, and design of detailed technology solutions for specific HR business needs
• Design, test, and deploy new/revised Workday business processes, EIBs and configurations
• Create recurring scheduled reports and ad hoc reports in Workday
• Provide scheduled support for regular HR processes (e.g., goal setting, open enrollment, performance assessments, annual compensation process)
• Maintain internal database files, tables, codes, backup files, integrity, and security
• Collaborate with other members of the HRIS function to provide input on, and backup support to manage Security, Integrations and semi-annual Workday release changes
• Collaborate with HR staff to identify the needed improvements to existing configuration and reporting
• Provide technical support, learning materials and guidance to stakeholders including HR, Accounting, and the general employee population
• Ensure system compliance with data integrity, security and privacy requirements
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in data management and security, HR technology, and HRIS applications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferred
• 2-5 years of HRIS technical experience
• 2-5 years of experience in the Workday ecosystem, implementing or operating Workday
• Must have extensive experience and working knowledge related to Workday and Workday Prism, system design, Workday calculated fields, complex Workday configurations, business processes, and dashboard development
• Strong knowledge of broad Human Resource systems and data
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP implementation experience
• Configuration experience with Financial and HR systems
• Workday Pro Certification in either HCM, Reporting or Integrations
• Intermediate proficiency in database software
• Experience with Power BI integration and reporting
• Experience with JIRA project management tool