HRIS Analyst II - Workday Performance

Thenewyorktimes; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Times Company is seeking an HRIS Analyst II in Norfolk, VA for a hybrid role. You will optimize Workday modules including Performance, HCM, and Compensation, deliver reports, and support production and enhancements.

The position collaborates with senior analysts and HR partners to improve HR technology and governance. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in HRIS/Workday, strong reporting skills, and a Bachelor’s in HR/Business/IS.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in HRIS Analyst or similar role
• 2+ years configuring Workday Performance Management
• Experience writing and generating custom Workday reports
• Experience maintaining Workday business processes, security, and releases
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel (pivot tables, formulas)

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical contact for Workday Performance; support Core HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Time/Absence
• Configure end-to-end system settings to support global performance cycles
• Lead performance workflow design and resolve technical issues
• Provide Workday technical and user support across modules; troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Process production support tickets and project tasks with high accuracy and deadlines
• Maintain HCM production support processes including monitoring and issue resolution
• Define, refine, and maintain business process configurations
• Configure and manage automated mass actions and system alerts
• Participate in Workday biannual feature update cycles
• Collaborate with Workday Security to manage domain security policies
• Design and deploy Workday solutions to meet functional requirements
• Test and implement feature enhancements across modules
• Audit and validate data and reports to preserve integrity
• Review end-user data entry to identify gaps and strengthen governance
• Provide HRIS maintenance, implementations, and troubleshooting
• Partner with senior analysts to share knowledge and drive goals
• Engage with HR partners to lead new module functionality and broader HCM programs
• Communicate technical insights and analyses to non-technical partners
• Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and NYT mission

Skills

Workday Performance Management

Workday security & processes

Workday reporting

Excel/Google Sheets

HRIS analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / IS

Job description

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

About the Role, Mission or Department Overview

The HRIS Analyst II reports directly to the HRIS Senior Manager and is important for optimizing and supporting Workday Performance, Core HCM, Compensation, HR reporting, and related areas. Primary responsibilities include system configuration, issue troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, production support, and creating mid-level reports. Working with senior HRIS analysts, the HR operations team, and partners, you will guide enhancements to provide HR technology solutions.

This is a hybrid role based in our Norfolk, VA office. You can typically expect to come into the office 2+ days/week.

Responsibilities

• Be a primary technical contact for the Workday Performance module, while providing functional support for Core HCM, Compensation, Payroll, and Time/Absence domains.
• Accomplish end-to-end system configuration to support global performance evaluation cycles.
• Be a primary contact for performance workflow design and resolution of technical issues.
• Deliver technical and user support for Workday, handling questions, troubleshooting, and resolving issues across supported modules.
• Execute assigned production support tickets and project tasks with high accuracy and within target deadlines.
• Maintain HCM production support processes, encompassing monitoring, detailed analysis, and issue resolution.
• Define, refine, and maintain business process configurations.
• Configure, schedule, and oversee automated mass actions and system alert notifications.
• Participate in Workday's biannual feature update cycles.
• Collaborate with the Workday Security team to configure and maintain domain and business process security policies.
• Design and deploy Workday solutions tailored to meet functional requirements and improve operational efficiency.
• Test, and implement new feature enhancements, analyzing impacts across Performance, Compensation, HCM, Benefits, Payroll, reporting, and integrations.
• Audit and validate system data and reports to preserve data integrity and maintain internal control standards.
• Review end-user data entry practices to identify process gaps and strengthen data governance controls.
• Provide HRIS system maintenance, solution implementations, and module troubleshooting.
• Partner with senior HRIS analysts to achieve shared goals, exchange technical knowledge, and foster skill growth.
• Engage with HR partners to lead new module functionality, enhancements, and broader HCM programs.
• Communicate technical insights, analytical findings to non-technical partners.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
• You will report to the Sr. Manager of HRIS

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an HRIS Analyst or functional HR systems role.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience configuring and maintaining Workday Performance Management.
• Demonstrated experience writing and generating custom Workday reports.
• Experience maintaining Workday business processes, security protocols, and system release updates.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel (e.g., complex formulas, pivot tables).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience managing Workday Time Tracking and Absence modules.
• Familiarity with additional Workday modules and departments, such as Security, Integrations, and Prism Analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

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Additional Compensation and Benefits

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company‑matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The annual base pay range for this role is between: $75,000 — $95,000 USD

Candidate Use of GenAI Tools

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