Senior Business Systems Analyst (Workday, Reporting & Analytics)

Certexamdb; New York (NY); On-site; USD 136,500 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Certexamdb is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst in New York City to own and evolve the reporting and analytics capabilities using Workday. You will design, build, and maintain core reporting while collaborating with various departments to fulfill reporting needs. Ideal candidates should have 3-4 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of HR data domains. The role offers a competitive salary range of $136,500 – $165,000 annually based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in Business Systems Analyst or HRIS reporting role with Workday.
• Experience with Workday People Analytics and BI tools is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and low tolerance for data inaccuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Workday functional lead for reporting and People Analytics.
• Build and maintain recurring reports and dashboards for HR leadership.
• Manage bi-annual Workday releases and recommend adoption strategies.

Skills

Workday reporting configuration

People Analytics

HR data domains knowledge

Strong stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Job description

Senior Business Systems Analyst (Workday, Reporting & Analytics)

Senior Business Systems Analyst – own and evolve people reporting and analytics capability, turning Workday data into insights for leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Workday functional lead for reporting and People Analytics, owning design, build, and maintenance of core reporting layer.
• Partner with People Operations, Finance, Talent, and senior leadership to understand reporting needs and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Build and maintain core recurring reports (headcount, attrition, time‑to‑fill, span of control, compensation ratios) that are accurate and self‑served.
• Design and manage Workday dashboards and scorecards for HR leadership and manager self‑service.
• Own data transformation layer – integrate external sources (ATS, engagement surveys, finance data) for blended reporting.
• Establish and maintain data quality monitoring processes, running audits to surface missing fields, broken hierarchies, and stale records.
• Manage structured intake process for ad‑hoc reporting requests with clear, consistent guidelines.
• Collaborate with Integrations Architect on data landing, field naming, granularity, and refresh frequency.
• Manage bi‑annual Workday releases, evaluate new reporting/analytics features, test, and recommend adoption strategies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for all reports, dashboards, and data definitions to support change management, onboarding, and audit.

Competencies

• Clear communication – articulate ideas effectively in oral, written, and visual forms.
• Solution‑oriented – identify root causes and propose better ways to achieve results.
• Good judgment – use critical thinking to assess problems, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Decision quality – make timely, informed decisions to advance the organization.
• Consultative – build relationships, understand problems, and develop solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience as Business Systems Analyst, People Analytics, or HRIS reporting role with hands‑on Workday reporting configuration (custom reports, BIRT, composite reports, calculated fields).
• Experience with Workday People Analytics and/or BI tools such as Looker, Tableau preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR data domains (headcount, compensation, talent acquisition, performance, absence) and their integration across Workday modules.
• Experience with Workday integrations and understanding of data flow between systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, with low tolerance for data inaccuracy.
• Strong stakeholder management skills – comfortable presenting data to senior leaders and translating business questions into reporting requirements.
• Proactive self‑starter with continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Compensation

Base wage range: $136,500 – $165,000 per year (New York City office). Salary varies by location and candidate qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Justworks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and provide reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees with disabilities.