Workday HRIS Analyst

Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 183,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A global maritime solutions provider is seeking an HRIS Analyst for their shared service center in Abu Dhabi. This role involves ensuring optimal use of Workday, providing training and support to users, and enhancing HRIS functionality. The ideal candidate must hold a degree in Computer Science or Mathematics and have IT support experience in Workday HCM. This position offers career growth opportunities in a collaborative international environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Work alongside passionate professionals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or Mathematics.
• Experience as IT support analyst in Workday HCM.
• Strong knowledge in data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for Workday inquiries and issues.
• Provide training to maximize effective use of Workday.
• Design and customize reports and dashboards for HR and business leaders.

Skills

IT support analysis in Workday HCM

Data analysis and manipulation

Excel proficiency

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor / master in Computer Science / Mathematics or equivalent work experience

Job description

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

About us

The maritime industry is evolving rapidly presenting Damen and its customers with new and complex response Damen is transforming from an internationally operating shipbuilder into a world-leading maritime solutions provider empowering our clients to address these challenges swiftly and effectively. To support this transformation Damen has launched several digitalization initiatives across the organization.

A key enabler of our strategic goals is our ability to attract identify retain and develop talent throughout Damen. To manage our global workforce of 12000 colleagues efficiently we have partnered with Workday and successfully implemented modules including HCM Core Core Compensation Talent Management Learn Recruitment Performance Management and VNDLY (VMS).

To ensure continuous improvement and robust support for all Damen entities we have established an international Workday Continuous Improvement team with members based in the Netherlands Romania and Vietnam. We are now seeking an HRIS Analyst for our shared service center in Abu Dhabi to provide follow the sun support for Workday ensuring seamless HR operations worldwide.

The role

The Workday HRIS Analyst is responsible for ensuring the optimal use and continuous improvement of the Workday Human Resource Information System (HRIS) across the organization. This role serves as a key resource for end-users driving system enhancements supporting data-driven decision-making and maintaining data integrity.

Key Accountabilities

User Support and Training

• Act as the primary contact for Workday-related inquiries troubleshooting issues and managing support requests from end-users.

• Provide guidance and training to employees managers and HR staff to maximize effective use of Workday features and functionalities.

• Develop and maintain knowledge base articles and user guides to empower users with self-service resources.

HRIS System Enhancement

• Participate in system upgrades testing and the implementation of new modules or features within Workday.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose solutions to optimize HRIS functionality and user experience.

• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to translate business requirements into system configurations and enhancements.

Reporting and Analytics

• Design develop and customize reports and dashboards in Workday to support HR and business leaders in data-driven decision-making.

• Extract and analyze data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for process improvements and business strategies.

• Deliver scheduled and ad-hoc reports to stakeholders ensuring timely and accurate HR metrics and analytics.

Data Management

• Conduct data quality assessments to identify and resolve discrepancies or inconsistencies within the HRIS system.

• Implement data governance practices to uphold data standards and comply with data privacy regulations.

• Work closely with HR and IT teams to manage data migration and ensure seamless data integration during system upgrades or changes.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor / master level in Computer Science / Mathematics or equivalent work experience

• Experience as IT support analyst in Workday HCM

• Strong knowledge and experience in data analysis manipulation reporting and formatting

• Excellent knowledge of Excel

• Fluent in English

Competencies

• Quality Orientation - Setting high standards regarding the quality of products and services and acting accordingly

• Problem Analysis - Identifying problems; recognizing significant information; making connections between data; tracing possible causes of problems; investigating relevant data.

• Planning & Organizing - Determining goals and priorities effectively and stipulating the time activities and resources required to achieve the set goals.

• Networking - Constructing relationships and networks which are useful in achieving objectives; making effective use of informal networks to get things done.

• Learning Ability - Absorbing new information and ideas and applying them effectively.

• Self-Organization - Organizing ones own work effectively by formulating objectives and planning activities; focusing available time and energy on major issues and critical problems.

What we offer

• Career growth opportunities- Continuous learning and development in a global environment

• A global family- Work alongside passionate professionals in an international collaborative workplace

Required Experience

IC