HRIS Workday Analyst - Reporting

Daniels Sharpsmart Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Wellness resources

Life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking an experienced HRIS Workday Analyst - Reporting Specialist to join our People and Culture team in a hybrid Chicago setting. You will own Workday reporting and analytics across US and UK, partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance and Operations to design, build and maintain reports and dashboards, improving data integrity and governance.

You will develop scalable security controls, monitor data quality, and support cyclical HR processes with timely insights.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workday HRIS Analyst or Reporting Specialist.
• Strong ability to design and build Workday reports (standard, advanced, matrix and composite).
• Knowledge of HR data structures (HCM, payroll, time, absence).
• Ability to translate business requirements into reporting solutions with governance.
• Proficient in data analysis and driving actionable insights for leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop Workday reporting and analytics across geographies.
• Build and maintain reports and dashboards for HR, Payroll, Finance and Ops.
• Ensure data definitions, governance, and security controls are in place.
• Support cyclical HR processes with timely analytics (headcount, turnover, absence, compensation).
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and training materials for self-service reporting.

Skills

Workday reporting

Reporting analytics

Dashboard design

Data integrity

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

HR analytics qualifications

Tools

Workday

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HRIS Workday Analyst - Reporting Specialist to join our People and Culture team. This role will own and develop our Workday reporting and analytics capability across multiple geographies, ensuring that leaders have accurate, timely and insightful data to support decision-making. You will act as the primary expert for Workday reporting and analytics, partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance and Operations to design, build and maintain reports and dashboards, improve data integrity, and support ongoing projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key role focus

Design, build and maintain Workday reports (standard, advanced, matrix and composite) and dashboards to support HR, Payroll, Finance and business stakeholders across US and UK populations (Canada and Australia desirable). Translate business requirements into effective reporting solutions, ensuring data definitions and metrics are clear, consistent and aligned to governance standards.

Develop and maintain configurable security and access controls within Workday reporting to ensure appropriate data visibility and confidentiality. Monitor data quality, perform regular audits and work with HR and Payroll teams to resolve data discrepancies and improve data integrity. Support key cyclical HR processes (e.g. headcount reporting, turnover, absence, compensation cycles) with accurate and timely analytics and insights.

Partner with stakeholders to build self-service reporting capabilities, including training materials and guidance for HR and manager users. Provide ad-hoc analysis and insight on workforce trends, HR metrics and payroll/time data as requested by senior leaders. Support Workday upgrades, new functionality releases and reporting impacts, including testing and documentation.

Contribute to broader HRIS continuous improvement initiatives, sharing reporting best practice and standardising reporting across regions.

Candidate profile

• Strong hands-on experience as a Workday HRIS Analyst or Reporting Specialist, with a clear focus on Workday reporting and analytics
• Demonstrable experience building and maintaining Workday reports and dashboards, including advanced and composite reports
• Strong understanding of HR data structures (e.g. HCM, payroll, time, absence) and how they intersect within Workday.
• High level of proficiency in data analysis, with the ability to interpret trends, identify issues and provide clear, actionable insight
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data and reporting concepts in accessible terms
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, confidentiality and compliance
• Experience working in a multi-site or multi-country organisation, ideally within healthcare, logistics or related industries.
• Familiarity with other analytics tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Tableau) for supplementary analysis and data visualisation.
• HR, data or systems-related qualification (e.g. CIPD, HR analytics certification, or equivalent) is beneficial but not essential.

Hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with a blend of onsite and remote work. Occasional travel to other Daniels Health locations may be required for project and stakeholder engagement. $79,854 - $101,563 a yearActual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.

Benefits

At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.

"We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us."