Senior HRIS Analyst

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition discount for employees and/or/

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Grand Canyon University Inc. seeks a Senior HRIS (Workday) Analyst to maintain, develop, and maximize our HR systems, projects, and processes.

You will serve as a bridge between internal client groups and IT, delivering scalable Workday solutions that support our people strategy. You will act as a Workday configuration Subject Matter Expert, lead highly technical projects, oversee upgrades, and design test plans and scenarios to validate changes.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Workday experience with demonstrated experience in the design of Workday HCM, Compensation, and Benefits, hands-on configuration required.
• Experience should include systems implementations, integration, and HR systems; project experience in a technical or techno-functional role on one or more HR ERP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Workday configuration Subject Matter Expert with deep knowledge of current functionality and capabilities, including business processes, integrations, and security.
• Lead highly technical, specialized, and complex projects.
• Oversee the implementation of system upgrades and enhancements, as well as the design of system test plans and test scenarios.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Workday capabilities for the institution, client groups, and individuals with a focus on product and service development, delivery, and support, and applying key technologies.
• Stay informed about trends in information systems training, materials, and techniques through the Workday Community and other sources to continually enhance both HR knowledge and HRIS application/tools knowledge.
• Recommend and implement process/user experience improvements, as well as innovative solutions.

Skills

Workday

HCM

Security

Integrations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Workday Integrations

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful career that allows you to utilize and develop your skills in Workday, one of the leading Human Resources systems used by top organizations today? GCE's Human Resources (HR) department is seeking a Senior HRIS (Workday) Analyst to maintain, develop, and maximize our HR systems, projects, and processes. The ideal candidate will be service-oriented, serving as a bridge between internal client groups with business needs and partnering with them on innovative, resourceful, forward-thinking, and scalable Workday solutions. You should enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced environment that is collaborative and accountable.

What You Will Do

Knowledge and Expertise:

• Serve as a Workday configuration Subject Matter Expert with deep knowledge of current functionality and capabilities, including business processes, integrations, and security.
• Lead highly technical, specialized, and complex projects.
• Oversee the implementation of system upgrades and enhancements, as well as the design of system test plans and test scenarios.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Workday capabilities for the institution, client groups, and individuals with a focus on product and service development, delivery, and support, and applying key technologies.
• Stay informed about trends in information systems training, materials, and techniques through the Workday Community and other sources to continually enhance both HR knowledge and HRIS application/tools knowledge.
• Recommend and implement process/user experience improvements, as well as innovative solutions.

Projects/Process Improvement:

• Serve as a key liaison with internal customers (e.g., payroll, recruiting, compensation, and other departments).
• Use project management skills in managing projects.

System Maintenance:

• Assist in reviewing, testing, and implementing HCM upgrades or patches.
• Collaborate with functional and technical staff to coordinate the application of the upgrade or fix.
• Document process and results.
• Assist in the maintenance of the HRIS helpdesk tickets and ensures resolution to all tickets in a timely manner.
• Lead and/or participate in the review, testing, and implementation of Workday releases and communicate the potential benefit of these features to stakeholders.

Reports/Queries:

• Write, maintain, and support a variety of reports or queries using appropriate reporting tools.
• Assist in the development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs.
• Help maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data.

On Deck for 2026: optimizing modules such as time tracking, benefits, recruitment and talent, and core HCM

What You Will Have

Skills:

• Must have 2-3 years of Workday experience with demonstrated experience in the design of Workday HCM, Compensation, and Benefits, hands-on configuration required.
• Experience should include systems implementations, integration, and HR systems; project experience in a technical or techno-functional role on one or more HR ERP implementations.

Pace and Style:

Strong Problem-solving skills with a high level of initiative, service-oriented problem solver that is adept at working with internal client groups, asking why, understanding their business needs and focusing the end user experience. Confident subject matter expert who is personable, professional, and works collaboratively across departments such as IT, compliance, and HR team members. Ability to collaborate and influence while facilitating communication with business and technical teams. Ability to manage multiple, high-priority tasks and adjust to shifting priorities, while meeting deadlines.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, such as Human Resources, Information Systems, or similar, from a regionally accredited institution.
• An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be substituted, subject to the hiring supervisor's approval.

Collaborative Approach:

Although we offer autonomy, we are seeking individuals who enjoy sharing ideas, working as part of a team, bringing knowledge to those who will benefit career-wise, and helping our internal HR clients understand the rationale behind our work. Saying "I don't know" is culturally acceptable and encouraged as an opportunity for the team to learn and grow.

Why Work at GCE

Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events Free covered parking.

We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program #INDLOPESUP.

We lead educational transformation by developing superior ways to help schools grow and prosper. We provide transparent programs, intuitive online learning technologies and well-established academic models that promote student success and institutional growth.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.

All staff candidates will be asked to review GCE's staff expectations as part of the application process.

Our partner in education, Grand Canyon University, is Arizona's premier private Christian university. GCU serves traditional and online students by offering quality academic degree programs, experienced leadership and transformative learning experiences both on our growing campus and digitally.