Senior HRIS Analyst - Workday Core HCM

Southland Industries; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays & vacation

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to lead Workday HCM implementation and ongoing optimization. You will partner with HR and IT to configure, test, and administer Workday Core HCM and related modules, ensuring secure data and scalable processes.

The role emphasizes training users, delivering process improvements, and staying current with HR tech trends, while supporting upgrades, integrations, and vendor relations to maximize value of the HR technology stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, or technology preferred.
• 5–7 years managing enterprise HR technology; Workday HCM required.
• 2–3 years senior Workday administration, configuration, integrations, and reporting.
• Experience with Workday HCM Phase 1 implementation, data conversion and test management.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, policies, and data; HR technology focus.
• Hands-on experience leading system implementations and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, launch, and post-go-live stabilization of Workday Core HCM.
• Identify system/process improvements and deliver tech solutions.
• Administer and support Workday: user access, uploads, audits, troubleshooting, documentation.
• Configure Workday Core HCM including workflows, forms, fields, rules, security.
• Provide training/guidance to HR systems users.
• Ensure data privacy and governance; comply with policies.
• Research and recommend HR tech enhancements and trends.
• Collaborate to manage upgrades, integrations, testing, and documentation.
• Partner with IT on vendor relationships to maximize HR tech value.

Skills

Workday Core HCM

HRIS

Power BI

Excel

Data governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SharePoint

Power Automate

Microsoft Excel

Workday integrations

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior HRIS Analyst to join our HR team and be on the ground floor for the implementation and launch of Workday HCM. In this role, you will support implementation efforts, drive ongoing systems improvements, and troubleshoot application issues. You will collaborate with HR, IT, and other internal partners to enhance system functionality and improve the overall user experience across HR technology platforms. Expertise specifically in Workday Core HCM required.

• Partner internally to support the successful implementation, launch, and post-go-live stabilization of Workday Core HCM and other modules
• Serve as an HR technology subject matter expert by identifying system and process improvement opportunities and delivering technology focused solutions that support operational excellence.
• Administer and support Workday, including user access, uploads, audits, troubleshooting, and system documentation.
• Configure and maintain Workday Core HCM to align with evolving business needs, including workflows, forms, fields, rules, and security.
• Provide training and guidance to HR systems users to promote effective, efficient, and consistent usage
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security policies and regulations, as well as best practices for data management and governance.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend HR technology enhancements, features, and emerging trends to improve user experience and business outcomes.
• Collaborate with HR and IT partners to manage system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, testing, and related documentation.
• Partner with IT to manage third-party vendor relationships to ensure Southland maximizes the value of its HR technology investments.

Position Details

• Partner internally to support the successful implementation, launch, and post-go-live stabilization of Workday Core HCM and other modules
• Serve as an HR technology subject matter expert by identifying system and process improvement opportunities and delivering technology focused solutions that support operational excellence.
• Administer and support Workday, including user access, uploads, audits, troubleshooting, and system documentation.
• Configure and maintain Workday Core HCM to align with evolving business needs, including workflows, forms, fields, rules, and security.
• Provide training and guidance to HR systems users to promote effective, efficient, and consistent usage
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security policies and regulations, as well as best practices for data management and governance.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend HR technology enhancements, features, and emerging trends to improve user experience and business outcomes.
• Collaborate with HR and IT partners to manage system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, testing, and related documentation.
• Partner with IT to manage third-party vendor relationships to ensure Southland maximizes the value of its HR technology investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in Business, Human Resources, and/or Technology discipline preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience managing enterprise HR technology platforms; Workday HCM required
• 2-3 years of experience with senior level Workday administration, configuration, integrations and reporting, with very strong acumen in Workday Core HCM
• Experience supporting a Workday HCM Phase 1 implementation including data conversion and test management
• Strong working knowledge of HR processes, policies, and best practices, and how they relate to HR technology and data.
• Hands‑on experience leading system implementations and ensuring integration with existing systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Very effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and levels of management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite, including Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and Power Automate
• Experience with HR AI technology preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued,

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (Colorado/New York City/California/Washington/Maryland/Virginia/DC) this ranges from $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).