Senior Workday Analyst

Senior Workday AnalystServing the needs of all families with young children, Carter's Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.How You'll Make an ImpactThe Senior Workday Analyst is a strategic and technical leader responsible for optimizing and advancing the Performance, Learning, and Talent functions within Workday, with a strong emphasis on user experience and adoption. This role will report to the Director of Workday and serves as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, driving enterprise-wide solutions that enhance the employee lifecycle and enable data-driven decision-making.Workday Strategy, Optimization & Leadership (50%)Create and optimize dashboards (e.g., Team Performance dashboards) to provide employees and admins with actionable insights, clear visuals, and real-time data to support decision-makingLead the design and optimization of business processes with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and user experiencePartner with HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to define strategy, prioritize initiatives, and align Workday capabilities with business goalsMaintain master data values in Workday and data integrity by developing processes to audit, analyze, and resolve potential issues through a root cause analysis.Lead and support enterprise processes such as performance cycles, talent reviews, and learning campaignsWorkday Releases, Change Management & Enablement (30%)Own evaluation and implementation of Workday releases, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance system functionality and user experienceLead end-to-end deployment activities, including impact assessments, regression testing, integration validation, and performance monitoringDevelop and execute change management strategies to drive awareness, adoption, and effective utilization of Workday featuresCreate and deliver training, documentation, and enablement materials for end users, HR partners, and system administratorsCommunication & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)Act as a trusted advisor and key liaison between HR, IT, and business stakeholdersInfluence decision-making by presenting insights, recommendations, and system capabilities in a clear and compelling wayLead communication strategies for system updates, enhancements, and process changesEnsure alignment across stakeholders and maintain transparency on priorities, timelines, and outcomesWe'd Love to Hear From You If You Have:Required:3-5 years of experience or training with Workday HCM, with a focus on configuration and optimizationExpertise in HR operations, including Performance Management, Learning, and Talent processesProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; advanced Excel skills including data validation, formulas, and pivot tables required.Proven ability to consult with senior stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutionsPreferred:Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis and solution designBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceCarters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carter