Human Resources Information System Analyst

Akkodis is seeking a Workday Analyst for a Direct-Hire job with a client in Houston, TX/ Wickliffe, OH. The Workday Systems Analyst configures, maintains, and enhances Workday HCM modules while providing consultative support and operational excellence to HR, IT, and business users. This role ensures that configuration choices and functional solutions deliver a seamless, user-friendly digital experience aligned with the company’s HR technology roadmap and employee experience goals—particularly to support HR needs in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate solves problems by creating effective solutions, analyzing information, and providing a high level of customer service, leveraging experience with Workday to drive process improvements, enhancements, and guidance for end-users. Pay Range: $110k-$115k per Annum. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Job Description Configuration & Functional Support Apply technical knowledge of Workday to solve and support organizational needs; functions/modules include Core HCM, Lifecycle Management, Talent Optimization, Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits, Workforce Planning, Help, and Journeys. Maintain, manage, and configure Workday business processes, validations, condition rules, notifications, eligibility rules, and functional components across the Workday modules. Investigate and troubleshoot functional production issues and collaborate with Workday Support, SI partners, benefit providers, payroll vendors, and timekeeping vendors. Partner with integration teams to resolve issues involving EIBs, Cloud Connects, Studio integrations, and downstream systems. Review integration logs, identify functional root causes, and support cross?platform fixes. SAP S/4HANA Ecosystem Alignment Ensure Workday configurations align with SAP S/4HANA worker data, org structures, cost object design, and financial mappings. Partner with ERP, Finance, and IT teams to maintain data coherence across platforms (e.g., cost center hierarchies, job architecture, supervisory org alignment). Consultative Partnership Translate HR/business requirements into scalable Workday solutions. Collaborate across HR to drive system and process optimization. Provides configuration change recommendations to achieve business needs. Guide HR partners across manufacturing plants through process changes and system behavior. Testing & Release Management Support regression, integration, and user acceptance testing across Workday and S/4HANA?connected processes. Participate in release testing, regression cycles, and functional validation efforts. Documentation & Data Governance Maintain functional specs, job aids, configuration decisions, and change logs; support data governance and audits. Qualifications 3+ years of Workday (Core HCM and 2+ modules) configuration, integration, and post go-live support experience, including connectivity to SAP/S4HANA ERP Consultative problem solving Ability to troubleshoot cross?platform issues Applying project management and organizational change management fundamentals Additional HR experience preferred Manufacturing workforce/industry experience preferred Project Management certification is a plus Change Management certification is a plus Workday certification is a plus Experience with SAP HCM (SuccessFactors/Employee Central) is a plus Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefits offerings include, but are not limited to: 401(k) with match Medical insurance Vision assistance Paid Time Off To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers #J-18808-Ljbffr Akkodis