Workday Analyst

Job Description Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations. Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Hollstadt Consulting and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel at any time. Role: HR Technology Analyst (Workday Recruiting) Location: Hybrid in Arden Hills, MN Duration: ASAP - January 2027 Rate: $ 29.25 -$43.87/hour W2, dependent on skills and qualifications Position Summary We are seeking an experienced HR Technology Analyst with deep expertise in Workday Recruiting and HCM to support a large-scale HR technology optimization initiative within a leading enterprise organization. In this role, you will provide day-to-day functional support for Workday Recruiting while serving as a key contributor to a broader Workday transformation effort focused on improving processes, user experience, system effectiveness, and overall recruiting operations. You will collaborate closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Technology teams, and external consulting partners to evaluate the current environment, identify improvement opportunities, and help shape future‑state solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Workday professional who enjoys both system configuration and strategic problem solving. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle, can effectively engage stakeholders, and is comfortable influencing decisions and recommending improvements that drive meaningful business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide ongoing functional support for Workday Recruiting , including configuration, troubleshooting, reporting, testing, release management, and system enhancements. Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday Recruiting within a large-scale HR technology optimization initiative. Assess existing recruiting processes, business workflows, and system configurations to identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency, and better user experiences. Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, HR Technology, IT teams, and external consulting partners to understand business needs and recommend practical solutions. Participate in discovery sessions, requirements workshops, and stakeholder discussions to gather and validate business requirements. Document current‑state processes, pain points, future‑state recommendations, and system decisions. Translate business requirements into clearly defined enhancements, configuration changes, and prioritized backlog items. Support Workday business process configuration and optimization efforts across recruiting‑related functions. Conduct testing and validation activities to ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements. Maintain documentation related to configurations, business processes, testing activities, decisions, and support procedures. Provide knowledge transfer and support to internal team members to ensure long‑term sustainability and operational success. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience. 3-5+ years of hands‑on Workday experience. Strong experience configuring and supporting Workday Recruiting . Experience working within Workday HCM environments. Deep understanding of the end‑to‑end recruiting lifecycle and recruiting workflows . Strong knowledge of Workday Business Processes , including configuration and optimization. Experience evaluating existing Workday environments and identifying opportunities for process and system improvements. Ability to facilitate or actively contribute to requirements‑gathering sessions, workshops, and stakeholder discussions. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on process improvement and data integrity. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting a Workday transformation, optimization, revitalization, or large‑scale enhancement initiative. Experience partnering with external consulting organizations on Workday implementations or optimization projects. Prior experience supporting enterprise‑scale HR technology environments. Experience working within Agile or iterative project delivery frameworks. Knowledge of Workday reporting and testing best practices. Technical Environment Workday Recruiting Workday HCM Workday Business Process configuration Workday reporting and analytics System testing and validation Requirements gathering and business analysis Process mapping and process improvement Agile and iterative delivery methodologies Cross‑functional stakeholder engagement HR technology and Talent Acquisition systems What Success Looks Like Demonstrate deep expertise in Workday Recruiting while understanding how recruiting processes connect to the broader HR technology ecosystem. Quickly assess the current environment and identify meaningful opportunities for improvement. Balance active listening with the confidence to challenge assumptions and recommend better approaches when appropriate. Build credibility with stakeholders by translating business needs into practical, sustainable solutions. Thrive in collaborative working sessions and effectively partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Technology teams, and external consultants. Take ownership of deliverables and remain focused on project outcomes. Bring a curious, future‑focused mindset and embrace organizational and system change. Communicate clearly with both technical and business audiences. Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between! Remarketing Process Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6‑8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise. Professional Development Hollstadt offers on‑demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI). 401k + Matching One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long‑term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor. We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we’ll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus! Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we’ll pay you $1,000! Ongoing Support & Networking We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team - so you never have to feel like you are going it alone. We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a 'work buddy' to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site. #J-18808-Ljbffr