HRIS Analyst — Workday & Data Analytics (Employee-Owned)

Challenge Manufacturing; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing seeks an HRIS Analyst to support Workday administration, data integrity, and reporting. You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and IT to optimize HR technology and processes.

The ideal candidate has a degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years in HRIS, with advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities. Experience in a multi-site manufacturing setting is a plus; you'll help ensure accurate employee data and scalable HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR/IS/analytics.
• 3+ years in HRIS, HR operations, data management, or related function.
• Hands-on Workday or another enterprise HRIS experience with reporting and testing.
• Experience developing reports and working with large employee datasets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, data validation).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with confidentiality and data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• HRIS Administration & Support: manage Workday processes and improvements.
• Reporting & Data: develop reports, dashboards, and scheduled reporting.
• Analyze and audit HR data for discrepancies, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Process Improvement & Controls: automate HR processes and support security and governance.

Skills

HRIS

Workday

Data analytics

Reporting

Excel advanced

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing seeks an HRIS Analyst to support Workday administration, data integrity, and reporting. You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and IT to optimize HR technology and processes.

The ideal candidate has a degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years in HRIS, with advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities. Experience in a multi-site manufacturing setting is a plus; you'll help ensure accurate employee data and scalable HR