HR Technology Senior Analyst, Workday Talent Management

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking an experienced HR Technology Senior Analyst specializing in Workday Talent Management to deliver scalable, compliant employee experiences globally. You will own end-to-end design and govern complex talent configurations across performance, talent reviews, succession, and internal mobility.

Based in Maplewood, MN with on-site presence required, you will lead analysts, mentor teams, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive improvements and ensure audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of HR Technology experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Five (5) years of Workday configuration experience specializing in Talent Management in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring analysts or technical team members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior Workday expert for Talent Management system design and configurations, specifically across Performance, Talent Reviews, Skills, Goals, Succession, and Talent Insights.
• Translate business requirements into scalable system designs.
• Ensure all functional designs adhere to governance, documentation standards, compliance requirements, and audit controls.
• Partner with technical teams on talent-related integrations, data flows, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Tools

Workday Talent Management

Job description

HR Technology Senior Analyst - Workday Talent Management

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Job Description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Technology Senior Analyst specializing in Workday Talent Management configuration who can deliver scalable, compliant, and intuitive global employee experiences across performance, talent reviews, succession, goals, skills, development planning, and internal mobility processes. In this senior role, you will own end-to-end solution design and apply deep Workday expertise to govern complex talent management configurations. You will drive innovation across core HR and talent processes, lead cross functional initiatives, and translate business needs into clear, user focused system designs. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, advanced configuration proficiency, and the leadership to guide analysts and project teams in delivering accurate, compliant, and high quality HR technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior Workday expert for Talent Management system design and configurations, specifically across Performance, Talent Reviews, Skills, Goals, Succession, and Talent Insights.
• Translate business requirements into scalable system designs.
• Ensure all functional designs adhere to governance, documentation standards, compliance requirements, and audit controls.
• Partner with technical teams on talent-related integrations, data flows, and troubleshooting.

Governance & Quality Assurance

• Oversee and mentor HR Technology Analysts in configuration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Review and approve configuration, test scripts, test results, and documentation to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
• Lead complex troubleshooting related talent processes and integrations

Optimization & Workday Enhancements

• Evaluate Workday semiannual releases and identify features that improve talent processes and user experiences.
• Recommend and implement process and system enhancements, including automation and error-reduction strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with Talent Management Operations, HR Business Operations, and other HR COEs.
• Stay current on evolving Talent system trends within Workday and other relevant platforms to inform system strategy.

Collaboration, Training & Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with Talent Management Operations, HR Business Process Operations, IT, Data Privacy, and other relevant stakeholders to gather requirements, influence design decisions, and resolve complex issues.
• Lead functional workshops, design reviews, and decision-making discussions, ensuring alignment of technology solutions with business needs.
• Provide ongoing training, knowledge transfer, and documentation for analysts, HR partners, and talent team members.
• Communicate system changes, impacts, risks, and recommendations to business leaders and operations teams.

User Experience, Testing & Continuous Improvement

• Champion user-centric design principles for talent processes.
• Lead structured testing cycles for releases, enhancements, and integration updates.
• Ensure clean data, accurate processing, and reliable system performance across talent functions.
• Proactively identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive long-term improvements.

Your Skills And Expertise

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five (5) years of HR Technology experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Five (5) years of Workday configuration experience specializing in Talent Management in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include

• Workday Pro certification preferred.
• Advanced Workday Talent configuration expertise (Performance, Talent, Goals, Skills, Succession).
• Experience leading or mentoring analysts or technical team members.
• Strong project management skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with other Talent Systems, such as Fuel50.

Work location

• Work location: Maplewood, MN
• On-site at least 4 days per week
• Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
• Relocation: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.