Senior HRIS Analyst (Workday)

Job Description The Senior People Systems Analyst serves as a subject matter expert in the HR department by leveraging Workday functionalities to optimize and streamline HR and HR operational processes. This is an HR role, not an IT role, and the position sits within the HRIS/HR Ops organization. The analyst must possess deep HR functional expertise, strong employee orientation, and the ability to use HR technology—particularly Workday—to support and improve HR processes. Key Responsibilities Translate HR business needs into system solutions, making recommendations to improve the functionality and effectiveness of all HR systems by proactively understanding and learning the Workday platform. Develop deep familiarity with relevant Workday modules to support HR functional teams. Implement and maintain Workday initiatives and support bi‑annual Workday release activities. Evaluate requests for changes, analyze the impact on the entire system and infrastructure, submit recommendations for approvals, and prioritize and schedule completion of approved requests. Run periodic system audits, review and distribute to users for corrections. Conduct HRIS analysis and maintenance, including modules such as Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Time Tracking, Benefits, and Payroll, and design, build, and test business processes, notifications, condition rules, calculated fields, custom notifications, help text, and other system enablement activities. Execute the implementation of new Workday features ensuring minimal disruption to operations and identify patterns in system or process issues to recommend solutions. Perform data management duties, ensuring data accuracy and integrity through regular audits and reconciliations, and execute quality‑assurance efforts to validate the accuracy of processes, data, and information within HR systems. Serve as the primary point of contact for HRIS‑related inquiries and technical issues, troubleshooting and resolving system‑related issues promptly and effectively. Required Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree preferred 3–5 years of HR Operations experience, including hands‑on exposure to HRIS platforms such as Workday Experience supporting HR processes within Workday Ability to define problems effectively, perform system analysis, curate and analyze relevant data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to support sound recommendations Strong understanding of HR processes and data, including payroll, benefits administration, talent acquisition, and performance management Ability to manipulate large amounts of data in Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX, etc.) to support HR reporting and data audits Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights Comfort and ability to work effectively both independently and in team‑based scenarios Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment Ability to manage and work with confidential information Comfort with self‑learning through Workday documentation, videos, and other resources Strong attention to detail Ability to work on highly cross‑functional, geographically distributed project teams Self‑driven and able to lead others or work autonomously to drive solution decisions, troubleshoot system issues, and perform root‑cause analysis Equal Opportunity Employer At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Work Authorization To join our team, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr