Senior Workday Analyst

Navan; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Navan seeks a proactive Senior Workday Analyst to join our People Operations Team. You’ll architect and configure Workday HCM, with a primary focus on Absence Management and Global Time Tracking, and lead data migrations via EIBs to scale our global workforce.

You’ll optimize the broader Workday ecosystem, build advanced reports and dashboards, and develop training and documentation for global teams. Strong HRIS and Workday expertise, plus cross‑functional collaboration, are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years HRIS experience, incl. Workday HCM configuration.
• Global Absence Management configuration experience.
• Experience with Workday EIBs for mass data loads.
• Knowledge of payroll integration touchpoints in multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and configure Workday HCM modules, focus on Absence Management and Global Time Tracking.
• Lead data migrations using Workday EIBs with large data uploads.
• Optimize Workday ecosystem: Talent, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Core HCM.
• Translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions with a global scope.
• Build and maintain Calculated Fields, reports, dashboards for leadership.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure seamless integrations.
• Create documentation and conduct global training for best practices.

Skills

Workday HCM config

HRIS experience

Absence Management

EIBs

Global labor laws

Calculated Fields

Reporting

Security

Communication

Agility

Job description

Are you a Workday wizard who thrives on turning complex business needs into elegant system solutions? Navan is seeking a proactiveSenior Workday Analyst to join our People Operations Team. You won’t just be maintaining a system; you’ll be a strategic architect scaling our global infrastructure to support rapid expansion and a world-class employee experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Architect & Configure: Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of Workday HCM modules, with a primary focus on Absence Management and Global Time Tracking.
• Data Migration Lead: Act as the internal Subject Matter Expert for Workday EIBs, managing high-volume data uploads, mass updates, and complex data transformations with surgical precision.
• Full-Suite Optimization: Support and enhance the broader Workday ecosystem, including Talent, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, and Core HCM.
• Strategic Roadmapping: Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable solutions, prioritizing the People Systems roadmap for global impact.
• Advanced Analytics: Build and maintain complex Calculated Fields, Matrix Reports, and Dashboards to provide the leadership team with real-time, actionable data insights.
• Troubleshoot & Resolve: Serve as a subject matter expert for complex system issues, ensuring seamless performance and data flow across all integrations.
• Enablement: Develop "best‑in‑class" documentation and conduct global training sessions to promote best practices across the People Operations team.

What You’ll Bring:

• Workday Expertise: 5+ years of HRIS experience, with at least 3+ years of deep, hands‑on Workday HCM configuration.
• The "Absence" Specialist: Proven track record of configuring Absence Management in a global environment. You understand the nuance of statutory requirements and entitlement rules.
• EIB Proficiency: Advanced skills in building and executing Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) for mass data loads and system integrations.
• Global Fluency: High-level domain knowledge of EMEA labor laws, statutory absence types, and payroll integration touchpoints.
• Technical Depth: Mastery of Reporting, Security, and Calculated Fields to extract actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Agility: Exceptional problem‑solving skills with the ability to pivot quickly in a high‑growth, fast‑paced tech environment.
• Communication: The ability to explain technical "Workday-speak" to non‑technical stakeholders across different cultures and time zones.