HRIS Analyst - Workday

Global Power Components; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking an experienced HRIS Analyst to support a Workday implementation and ongoing HR systems strategy. The role collaborates with HR, Payroll, IT, and partners to deploy, test, go-live, and optimize the Workday platform.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of hands-on Workday experience and a solid understanding of HR processes, data structures, reporting, and security. This onsite Milwaukee role offers direct-hire opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HRIS experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Workday experience.
• Experience supporting or participating in a Workday implementation.
• Strong understanding of HR systems, workflows, and data structures.
• Experience with Workday reporting and security administration.
• Hands-on in data validation and testing/UAT.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of Workday implementation from config to deployment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and optimize HR processes.
• Configure Workday business processes, reports, dashboards, and security.
• Assist data conversion, data validation, and data integrity efforts.
• Coordinate testing activities and support post-go-live stabilization.
• Create training materials and end-user support resources.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Workday

Job description

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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 environment
• Experience supporting post‑production enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives

What Makes This Opportunity Unique:

• Full enterprise Workday implementation with strong implementation partners already in place
• Opportunity to help shape future‑state HR technology and processes
• High‑visibility role with direct impact across the organization
• Collaborative environment with strong executive and project support
• Long‑term growth opportunities within HR technology and systems