HR Data & Analytics Specialist (Workday)

Wayne Farms LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks an HR Data Specialist to enter transactions in Workday and generate required departmental reports. You will collaborate with HR and Operations on absenteeism, turnover, and referrals, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

You will train supervisors on Workday, validate I-9 and WOTC for new hires, and identify process improvements while maintaining compliance and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in a human resources environment.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS is highly preferred.
• Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR reporting.

Responsibilities

• Enter data and transactions in Workday accurately and in the correct format.
• Act as point of contact for employees and HRIS queries.
• Research and resolve data input discrepancies; escalate as needed.
• Gather data for HR metrics (headcount, absenteeism, turnover, referrals).
• Oversee location messaging system (Trumpia or equivalent).
• Oversee unemployment data submissions and complete data entry.
• Provide training for supervisors/managers on Workday usage.
• Validate I-9 information and recertify right-to-work status.
• Complete WOTC section 2 for all new hires.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and safety compliance.

Skills

HRIS experience

Workday proficiency

Data reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks an HR Data Specialist to enter transactions in Workday and generate required departmental reports. You will collaborate with HR and Operations on absenteeism, turnover, and referrals, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

You will train supervisors on Workday, validate I-9 and WOTC for new hires, and identify process improvements while maintaining compliance and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.