Senior Workday Analyst

Carter's Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter's Inc. is seeking a Senior Workday Analyst in Atlanta, Georgia. This strategic role focuses on optimizing Performance, Learning, and Talent functions within Workday, emphasizing user experience and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of Workday HCM experience, strong HR operations expertise, and advanced Excel proficiency. The role involves leading dashboard optimizations, implementing Workday releases, and acting as a key liaison between HR and stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience or training with Workday HCM, focused on configuration and optimization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required, including advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to consult with senior stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Optimize dashboards to provide actionable insights and real-time data.
• Lead design and optimization of business processes.
• Own evaluation and implementation of Workday releases.
• Act as a trusted advisor and liaison between HR, IT, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Workday HCM expertise

Performance Management

Learning processes

Talent processes

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.