People Systems Analyst

Skydio; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a People Systems Analyst to optimize and scale our Workday ecosystem. You’ll focus on Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off & Absence, while supporting broader HCM modules. Partner with IT, Finance, and People Operations to translate needs into scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes data integrity, system performance, and bi-annual release testing, with a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Workday administration experience.
• Strong general knowledge of Core HCM, Benefits, Talent & Performance, and Advanced Compensation.
• Proven experience building custom Workday reports, utilizing advanced calculated fields, and independently executing data loads via EIBs.
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and data integrity.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex technical jargon for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• System Configuration & Optimization: functional administrator for Workday modules (Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off & Absence).
• Reporting & Analytics: design, build, and maintain custom Workday reports and calculated fields.
• Data & Mass Loads: manage data updates and tenant config changes using EIBs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with Finance, Payroll, IT, and People teams.
• Release & Regression Testing: assist with bi-annual Workday releases and patches.
• Support & Collaboration: provide day-to-day tier-2 support and end-user training.

Skills

Workday Expertise

HCM Knowledge

Reports & Calculated Fields

Data Loads via EIBs

Analytical Mindset

Communication

Tools

Workday Studio

Workday Integrations

Workday Extend

Job description

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a People Systems Analyst, you will be a key player in optimizing and scaling our Workday ecosystem. You will serve as a functional contributor to our core operations, bringing a strong configuration focus to at least one (or more) of our core operational modules: Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off & Absence, while maintaining a solid foundational knowledge of the broader HCM suite. You will partner closely with Cross-Functional teams—including IT, Finance, and People Operations—to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, ensuring data integrity and seamless system performance.

What You’ll Do

• System Configuration & Optimization: Act as a functional administrator supporting Workday configuration, with a specific focus on one or more of the following modules: Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off & Absence, while collaborating on core HCM, Benefits, Talent, and Advanced Compensation.
• Reporting & Analytics: Design, build, and maintain custom Workday reports and complex calculated fields to deliver actionable data insights to stakeholders.
• Data & Mass Loads: Own data integrity by managing mass data updates, tenant configuration changes, and business process improvements using Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Finance, Payroll, IT, and internal People teams to troubleshoot issues, gather requirements, and deploy system enhancements.
• Release & Regression Testing: Assist in the evaluation, testing, and implementation of Workday’s bi-annual releases, new features, and ongoing system patches.
• Support & Collaboration: Provide day-to-day tier-2 support for system bugs, configuration updates, and end-user training, working alongside internal HRIS team members to balance configuration responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Workday Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on Workday administration experience, with a strong functional understanding of at least one of our key focus areas: Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off and Absence.
• Broad HCM Knowledge: Strong general knowledge of Core HCM, Benefits, Talent & Performance, and Advanced Compensation business processes.
• Technical Toolkit: Proven experience building custom Workday reports, utilizing advanced calculated fields, and independently executing data loads via EIBs.
• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional problem‑solving skills with a high attention to detail and a passion for data integrity.
• Strong Communicator: Ability to translate complex technical jargon into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders across Finance and HR.

Nice-to-Haves

• Exposure to or foundational knowledge of Workday Studio, Integrations, or Workday Extend.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth technology or manufacturing environment.

Compensation

At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full‑time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long‑term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full‑time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full‑time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.

• Competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles.
• Regular, full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans.
• Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.

At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation.

We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/