Analyst, Business Systems - HR

060 SAKS & CO LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

basic life insurance

supplemental life insurance

disability insurance

a variety of additional voluntary bene

Job summary

Exemplar Luxury Group in New York is seeking a Workday Functional Analyst (HCM) to translate HR needs into scalable Workday solutions across Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, and Talent modules. Reporting to the People Squad Lead, you will partner with HR partners, squads, and senior analysts to assess gaps and implement configuration changes.

You will own end-to-end functional design, participate in biannual release testing (R1/R2), develop test scenarios, and drive UAT.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on Workday configuration in a multi-module environment.
• Experience configuring Core HCM plus two secondary modules (Recruiting, Compensation, Talent & Performance).
• Strong knowledge of BP framework, rules, validation rules, and custom notifications.
• Experience with test strategy and UAT across HR modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional discovery sessions and translate HR needs into Workday solutions.
• Configure and maintain business processes, validation and condition rules across modules.
• Evaluate tenant configuration to optimize HR processes and ensure consistency.
• Drive biannual release testing, UAT, and regression testing during Workday updates.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex functional tickets in sprint cycles.

Skills

Workday configuration

Core HCM & Recruiting/Compensation

BP framework architecture

Calculated fields

UAT testing & QA

Agile collaboration

Workday Certifications (Optional)

Tools

Workday

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data‑rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.

Job Description:

YOU WILL BE:

Reporting directly to the People Squad Lead, the Workday Functional Analyst (HCM) translates complex HR business needs into scalable technical solutions across our Workday ecosystem following our recent go‑live. In this role, you will partner directly with HR business partners, squad peers, and senior analysts to assess operational gaps, design functional enhancements, and execute configuration changes across multiple HCM functional areas—including Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, and Core HCM—while supporting biannual release testing to ensure system stability.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Requirements Gathering & Solution Design: Lead functional discovery sessions with HR process owners to capture user stories and requirements, translating business challenges into clean technical specifications and scalable Workday solutions.
• Cross‑Functional HCM Configuration: Design, configure, and maintain business processes, validation rules, condition rules, and custom notifications across multiple modules, including Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, and Talent/Performance.
• End‑to‑End Functional Optimization: Evaluate existing tenant configuration across HR streams to eliminate operational friction, improve process flow, and ensure consistent configuration practices across modules.
• Biannual Release Testing & Quality Assurance: Drive functional release readiness by creating comprehensive test scenarios, conducting user acceptance testing (UAT), and executing regression testing during Workday's R1 and R2 feature updates.
• Agile Delivery & Production Support: Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex functional tickets across various Workday modules, identifying root causes and configuring durable fixes in sprint delivery cycles.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Experience: 3–5 years of hands‑on functional Workday configuration experience in a multi‑module environment.
• Multi‑Module Functional Expertise: Demonstrated track record configuring and supporting Core HCM alongside at least two secondary functional modules (e.g., Recruiting, Compensation, or Talent & Performance).
• Deep expertise in Business Process (BP) framework architecture, condition rules, validation rules, and custom notifications.
• Strong ability to translate complex HR policies into actionable, hands‑on Workday functional setups.
• Proficiency utilizing calculated fields to drive functional business logic and conditional routing.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Extensive experience defining test strategy, writing scenario‑based test scripts, and coordinating end‑to‑end UAT across cross‑functional HR teams.
• Agile & Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset with proven experience operating within an agile team structure and collaborating with diverse HR stakeholders.
• Certifications (Optional): Workday HCM Certifications

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi‑brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full‑time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

An amazing employee discount

Benefits:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)

Salary Range

$92,000 - $120,000* Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher‑cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job‑related factors.

Exemplar Luxury Group is a world‑renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world. On its website and app, Exemplar Luxury Group offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home decor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Exemplar Luxury Group for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world‑class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application