HRIS Analyst - Workday

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Woodard & Curran, an employee-owned engineering and science firm, is seeking an HRIS Analyst to optimize Workday and HR tech ecosystems. You will partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Finance to deliver scalable solutions, maintain data integrity, and generate workforce analytics for informed decision-making.

The role focuses on administering Workday, coordinating releases, and leveraging AI to streamline processes while ensuring secure, governance-driven data management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HRIS administration, reporting, and analytics experience.
• 3-5 years of hands-on Workday experience required.
• Experience supporting Workday modules such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Talent & Performance, Learning, Absence Management, or Security.
• Advanced Workday reporting skills, including calculated fields, dashboards, and analytics.
• Knowledge of HR processes, data governance, system integrations, and HR technology best practices.
• Strong Excel, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Strong project management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly solutions and build effective cross-functional partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and optimize Workday, Lever, and other HR technology platforms.
• Coordinate Workday releases, testing activities, and deployment of new functionality.
• Leverage AI to improve processes and increase efficiencies.
• Manage Workday business processes, security roles, organizational structures, and system enhancements.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of HR data through audits, validations, and governance practices.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics to support decision-making.
• Support system integrations, upgrades, releases, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to improve processes and drive automation.
• Participate in HR technology projects, implementations, and change management initiatives.
• Create system documentation, user guides, and training materials while serving as a Workday subject matter expert.

Skills

HRIS admin

Workday

Reporting analytics

Excel

Data governance

Process improvements

Automation

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Security roles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Workday

Lever

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

As a member of our Human Resources team, the HRIS Analyst plays a critical role in supporting and optimizing our HR technology ecosystem, with a strong focus on Workday. This position partners closely with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Finance teams to deliver scalable solutions, maintain data integrity, improve processes, and provide workforce insights that support business decisions.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, HR Technology & Optimization, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys leveraging technology, data, and process improvement to enhance the employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Your Role at Woodard & Curran:

• Administer, configure, and optimize Workday, Lever, and other HR technology platforms.

• Coordinate Workday releases, testing activities, and deployment of new functionality.

• Leverage AI to improve processes and increase efficiencies.

• Manage Workday business processes, security roles, organizational structures, and system enhancements.

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of HR data through audits, validations, and governance practices.

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics to support decision-making.

• Support system integrations, upgrades, releases, testing, and troubleshooting activities.

• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to improve processes and drive automation.

• Participate in HR technology projects, implementations, and change management initiatives.

• Create system documentation, user guides, and training materials while serving as a Workday subject matter expert.

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of HRIS administration, reporting, and analytics experience.

• 3-5 years of hands-on Workday experience required.

• Experience supporting Workday modules such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Talent & Performance, Learning, Absence Management, or Security.

• Advanced Workday reporting skills, including calculated fields, dashboards, and analytics.

• Knowledge of HR processes, data governance, system integrations, and HR technology best practices.

• Strong Excel, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, process improvements, and automation initiatives.

• Strong project management, organization, and communication skills.

• Ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly solutions and build effective cross-functional partnerships.

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.

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