Analyst, HRIS - Workday

Cabinetworks Group; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in kitchen cabinet manufacturing is seeking a Workday Analyst to support the configuration, testing, and optimization of Workday systems. The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure data integrity and process efficiency, ideal for candidates with a strong understanding of Workday HCM and relevant experience. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for both onsite and remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Workday HCM, including business processes and reporting.
• Basic knowledge of Workday integrations.
• Ability to interpret business needs and translate them into system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Configure and test Workday modules for processes like Open Enrollment and Performance Reviews.
• Manage updates to Workday business processes.
• Create and maintain custom reports in Workday.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field

2+ years of experience in Workday configuration or analysis

Tools

Workday HCM

Kronos timekeeping systems

Skills Cloud

Workday Peakon

Job description

Our people are the heart of this company. Together, we build life into the kitchen. We are a nationwide team, designing and manufacturing the most comprehensive range of kitchen cabinets in the U.S. Our team prides itself on genuine collaboration, working to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience to all our customers. Our shared purpose is to bring the kitchen to life — the place where people spend a significant part of their personal and family lives, and the true heart of any home.

The Workday Analyst is responsible for supporting the configuration, testing, and optimization of Workday to meet the organization’s HR and business needs. This role works closely with Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Team Member Engagement, IT, and external vendors to ensure data integrity, process efficiency, and user satisfaction. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with business acumen, with hands-on experience in Workday configuration, reporting, and basic integration knowledge.

This position follows a hybrid work model: the selected candidate will work onsite in Livonia, Michigan, Monday through Thursday, and remotely on Fridays.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

1. Configure and test Workday modules for key processes such as Open Enrollment, Merit Cycles, and Performance Reviews.
2. Manage updates and changes to Workday business processes to meet evolving organizational needs.
3. Respond to inquiries in the HRIS inbox, providing timely support.
4. Create and maintain custom and standard reports in Workday to meet business and compliance requirements.
5. Execute release testing and validation to ensure system stability and functionality.
6. Act as liaison between HRIS and business users to identify processes outside Workday and lead efforts to integrate them into the system.
7. Manage data loads using EIBs for mass updates or changes.
8. Support projects involving Workday system configuration, testing, and deployment.
9. Assist with Workday integrations, troubleshooting, and coordination at a beginner level.
10. Train internal HR team members as needed.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

1. Master’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or 2+ years of experience in Workday configuration or analysis.
2. Strong understanding of Workday HCM, including business processes, reporting, and EIBs.
3. Basic knowledge of Workday integrations.
4. Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
5. Ability to interpret business needs and translate them into system requirements.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

1. Experience with Kronos timekeeping systems is a plus.
2. Familiarity with Skills Cloud, Workday Peakon, and related tools is preferred.

Starting salary range is $75,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience, plus eligibility for a performance bonus.

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Employment Type

Full-time

Cabinetworks Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected characteristics. We also participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.