Senior Workday Analyst

Are you a Workday wizard who thrives on turning complex business needs into elegant system solutions? Navan is seeking a proactive Senior Workday Analyst to join our People Operations Team. You won't just be maintaining a system; you'll be a strategic architect scaling our global infrastructure to support rapid expansion and a world-class employee experience.

What You'll Do:

• Architect & Configure: Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of Workday HCM modules, with a primary focus on Absence Management and Global Time Tracking .
• Data Migration Lead: Act as the internal Subject Matter Expert for Workday EIBs , managing high-volume data uploads, mass updates, and complex data transformations with surgical precision.
• Full-Suite Optimization: Support and enhance the broader Workday ecosystem, including Talent, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, and Core HCM .
• Strategic Roadmapping: Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable solutions, prioritizing the People Systems roadmap for global impact.
• Advanced Analytics: Build and maintain complex Calculated Fields , Matrix Reports, and Dashboards to provide the leadership team with real-time, actionable data insights.
• Troubleshoot & Resolve: Serve as a subject matter expert for complex system issues, ensuring seamless performance and data flow across all integrations.
• Enablement: Develop "best-in-class" documentation and conduct global training sessions to promote best practices across the People Operations team.

What You'll Bring:

• Workday Expertise: 5+ years of HRIS experience, with at least 3+ years of deep, hands-on Workday HCM configuration .
• The "Absence" Specialist: Proven track record of configuring Absence Management in a global environment. You understand the nuance of statutory requirements and entitlement rules.
• EIB Proficiency: Advanced skills in building and executing Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) for mass data loads and system integrations.
• Global Fluency: High-level domain knowledge of EMEA labor laws, statutory absence types, and payroll integration touchpoints.
• Technical Depth: Mastery of Reporting, Security, and Calculated Fields to extract actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Agility: Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to pivot quickly in a high-growth, fast-paced tech environment.
• Communication: The ability to explain technical "Workday-speak" to non-technical stakeholders across different cultures and time zones.

The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate's starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate's skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.

For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.

Pay Range

$75,900-$168,800 USD

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