Hris Analyst Workday

HR Tech Job; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst to support our enterprise-wide HRIS strategy. The role collaborates with HR, Payroll, IT, and implementation partners through deployment, testing, go-live, and post-production optimization.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Workday experience, strong HR process knowledge, and the ability to contribute immediately in a fast-paced environment on-site with some remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HRIS experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Workday experience.
• Experience supporting or participating in a Workday implementation, optimization, or administration environment.
• Strong understanding of HR systems, workflows, and data structures.
• Experience with: Workday reporting, Calculated fields, Business processes, Security administration, Testing/UAT.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, IT, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of the Workday implementation, including configuration, testing, validation, and deployment activities.
• Partner with implementation consultants and internal stakeholders to design and optimize HR business processes.
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and security assignments.
• Support data conversion, data validation, and ongoing data integrity efforts.
• Execute and coordinate testing activities.
• Troubleshoot Workday issues and collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and vendors to resolve them.
• Assist with release management, enhancements, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Create documentation, training materials, and end-user support resources.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and system optimization.

Skills

HRIS experience

Workday experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

Workday reporting

Calculated fields

Business processes

Security administration

Testing/UAT

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: . Title: HRIS Analyst Company: Global Power

Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com Location: Milwaukee, WI

(onsite 5-days/week, flexibility for remote) Hire Type: Direct Hire

Position Summary: We are seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst to support our enterprise-wide Workday implementation and long-term HR systems strategy. This role will work closely with HR, Payroll, IT, business stakeholders, and our implementation partners throughout deployment, testing, go-live, and post-production optimization. This position requires prior hands-on Workday experience. The ideal candidate understands Workday functionality, HR processes, reporting, and system administration, and can contribute immediately in a fast-paced implementation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of the Workday implementation, including configuration, testing, validation, and deployment activities
• Partner with implementation consultants and internal stakeholders to design and optimize HR business processes
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and security assignments
• Support data conversion, data validation, and ongoing data integrity efforts
• Execute and coordinate testing activities
• Troubleshoot Workday issues and collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and vendors to resolve them
• Assist with release management, enhancements, and post-go-live stabilization
• Create documentation, training materials, and end-user support resources
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and system optimization

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HRIS experience
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Workday experience
• Experience supporting or participating in a Workday implementation, optimization, or administration environment
• Strong understanding of HR systems, workflows, and data structures
• Experience with: Workday reporting, Calculated fields, Business processes, Security administration, Testing/UAT
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, IT, and external partners
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more Workday modules: Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence
• Experience with EIBs, integrations, or data conversion activities
• Prior experience in a large-scale implementation

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.