HR Transformation & Workday Ops Analyst

LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL seeks an HR Operations Transformation Analyst to support HR transformation initiatives, with emphasis on Workday HCM, process mapping, and project coordination within a fast-paced professional services environment.

The role assists with strategy roadmaps, status reporting, and cross-workstream delivery, offering exposure to HR strategy, operations, and HR technology and ample growth opportunities as the function evolves.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in consulting, HR Operations, project coordination, business analysis, or related role.
• Hands-on Experience with Workday HCM strongly preferred (any module).
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects with multiple moving parts (tracking tasks, deadlines, stakeholder actions).
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Visio, etc.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HR Operations and Strategy Senior Manager in maintaining and updating the firm-wide HR strategy roadmap, tracking initiative status, milestones, and dependencies.
• Help translate strategic objectives into structured project plans by organizing tasks, timelines, and owner assignments under HR leadership.
• Support the preparation of presentations, status updates, and summary materials for HR leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with prioritization reviews by compiling data on resourcing, project scope, and business impact for leadership review.
• Support post-implementation Workday HCM projects, including process refinement and workflow optimization efforts.
• Help coordinate overall Workday roadmap and prioritization in the HR function’s strategy and roadmap.
• Assist in scheduling and hosting project meetings, including agendas, facilitating discussion, capturing notes, and tracking actions.
• Monitor project timelines and flag risks or delays to the HR Operations and Strategy Senior Manager for resolution.
• Support development of process maps, swimlane diagrams, Quick Reference Guides (QRGs), and SOPs.
• Identify process gaps and opportunities for improvement and compile findings for review.
• Maintain resource tracking tools and spreadsheets to support visibility into capacity across the HR Portfolio.
• Balance multiple tasks and priorities with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Maintain professional and collaborative working style across HR and the broader firm.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Visio

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL seeks an HR Operations Transformation Analyst to support HR transformation initiatives, with emphasis on Workday HCM, process mapping, and project coordination within a fast-paced professional services environment.

The role assists with strategy roadmaps, status reporting, and cross-workstream delivery, offering exposure to HR strategy, operations, and HR technology and ample growth opportunities as the function evolves.