HR IT Analyst - Workday

Bluestarpartners; Merrillville (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR IT Analyst with expertise in Workday to optimize HR systems and enhance service delivery. This role involves managing and troubleshooting various HR modules, including absence management and payroll, while leveraging technology to improve processes. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure configurations meet business needs and stay updated with the latest Workday functionalities. If you are passionate about HR technology and eager to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of HR technology experience, especially in Workday configuration.
• Strong knowledge of absence management, compensation, and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR systems, focusing on Workday and its core modules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and document configurations.

Skills

Workday HCM configuration

Analytical Skills

Technical Proficiency

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Workday Extend

Jira

Job description

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Job Title: HR IT Analyst - Workday

Location: Hybrid - Must be based in Northwest Indiana or Columbus, Ohio

Period: 10-months (contract to hire)

Hours/Week: 40 hours

Rate: $30 - $35/hour

Contract Type: W-2 only

Scope Of Services

The HR IT Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR technology team, focusing on maintaining and optimizing HR systems, primarily Workday. The analyst will be responsible for managing and troubleshooting issues related to absence management, compensation, payroll, and performance management systems. This role requires a strong understanding of HR processes, data management, and system configuration, with a particular emphasis on leveraging technology to enhance HR service delivery. Additionally, the analyst will work to configure and optimize Workday, leveraging features such as Workday Extend to build applications and integrate new functionalities like tuition reimbursement and DocuSign into the system.

Role, Responsibilities, And Deliverables

• System Administration: Manage and maintain HR systems, primarily Workday, ensuring efficient functionality of modules such as absence management, compensation, payroll, and performance management. Configure core HCM modules and specialize in at least one other area of Workday (e.g., Absence, Compensation, Payroll).
• Absence Management & Payroll Support: Provide support and configuration expertise in absence management and payroll, ensuring accurate tracking, compliance with company policies, and smooth integration with other systems.
• Compensation Support: Configure the compensation module to ensure that compensation processes are streamlined and aligned with company policies and compensation strategies.
• System Integration: Ensure seamless integration across HR systems by working closely with IT and business teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Incorporate new configurations into Workday, such as DocuSign integration and the use of Workday Extend for creating apps.
• Test Scenarios & Configuration: Assist in developing test scenarios, mapping them to business requirements, and ensuring the configurations align with business needs. Create and track Jira reports related to project status and test results.
• Research & New Functionality: Leverage Workday Community to stay updated with new features and functionalities. Research and evaluate the integration of new configurations and updates, such as incorporating tuition reimbursement into Workday via Workday Extend.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications and system configurations. Document configurations, processes, and changes thoroughly to ensure all systems are configured accurately and efficiently.

Experience

• HR Technology Expertise: 1-3 years of experience in HR technology or HRIS roles, with hands-on experience in Workday configuration (especially core HCM modules).
• System Configuration & Administration: Proven experience configuring Workday, including modules like absence management, compensation, and payroll. Specialty in at least one other area beyond Talent Acquisition is required.
• Functional Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of key functional areas such as Absence, Compensation, and Payroll in Workday.
• Problem-Solving & Testing: Ability to configure and troubleshoot Workday modules effectively, with experience creating test scenarios and ensuring configurations meet business needs.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Proven experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into configurations, and ensure alignment between the business and IT teams.

Skills And Competencies

• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Workday HCM configuration and administration. Familiarity with the latest Workday functionalities and features, such as Workday Extend and integration tools.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex HR requirements and translate them into functional configurations.
• Research & Adaptability: Ability to stay informed on new features and functionality through Workday Community and evaluate their applicability to the organization’s needs.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with teams across various departments.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, ensuring high levels of accuracy in configurations, testing, and reporting.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, both with IT teams and business stakeholders, ensuring all requirements are understood and addressed.

Education & Certifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications: Workday Certification (preferred); Workday Extend knowledge is a plus.
• Additional Skills: Familiarity with integration technologies, testing tools (e.g., Jira), and HRIS-related certifications are beneficial.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services