Senior Workday Analyst

Carter’s Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter’s Inc. in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Workday Analyst to optimize and advance Workday's Performance, Learning, and Talent functions. This strategic role involves creating dashboards, leading process optimization, and managing Workday releases. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience with Workday HCM, especially in configuration and HR operations. The position demands strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Join Carter's for a meaningful career focused on advancing user experience and driving enterprise solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience or training with Workday HCM.
• Expertise in Performance Management, Learning, and Talent processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize dashboards and enhance user experience in Workday.
• Lead Workday releases and change management activities.
• Act as a liaison between HR, IT, and business stakeholders.

Skills

HCM Configuration

HR Operations

Advanced Excel Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Senior Workday AnalystApplylocations: Atlanta, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR57296**Serving the needs of all families with young children,**Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip\*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.## **How You’ll Make an Impact**The Senior Workday Analyst is a strategic and technical leader responsible for optimizing and advancing the Performance, Learning, and Talent functions within Workday, with a strong emphasis on user experience and adoption. This role will report to the Director of Workday and serves as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, driving enterprise-wide solutions that enhance the employee lifecycle and enable data-driven decision-making.## **Workday Strategy, Optimization & Leadership (50%)*** Create and optimize dashboards (e.g., Team Performance dashboards) to provide employees and admins with actionable insights, clear visuals, and real-time data to support decision-making* Lead the design and optimization of business processes with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and user experience* Partner with HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to define strategy, prioritize initiatives, and align Workday capabilities with business goals* Maintain master data values in Workday and data integrity by developing processes to audit, analyze, and resolve potential issues through a root cause analysis.* Lead and support enterprise processes such as performance cycles, talent reviews, and learning campaigns## **Workday Releases, Change Management & Enablement (30%)*** Own evaluation and implementation of Workday releases, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance system functionality and user experience* Lead end-to-end deployment activities, including impact assessments, regression testing, integration validation, and performance monitoring* Develop and execute change management strategies to drive awareness, adoption, and effective utilization of Workday features* Create and deliver training, documentation, and enablement materials for end users, HR partners, and system administrators## **Communication & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)*** Act as a trusted advisor and key liaison between HR, IT, and business stakeholders* Influence decision-making by presenting insights, recommendations, and system capabilities in a clear and compelling way* Lead communication strategies for system updates, enhancements, and process changes* Ensure alignment across stakeholders and maintain transparency on priorities, timelines, and outcomes## **We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have:****Required:*** 3-5 years of experience or training with Workday HCM, with a focus on configuration and optimization* Expertise in HR operations, including Performance Management, Learning, and Talent processes* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; advanced Excel skills including data validation, formulas, and pivot tables required.* Proven ability to consult with senior stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions**Preferred:*** Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis and solution design* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience*Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.*