Senior Workday Analyst

Brillect; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 103,320 - 172,200; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking experienced Senior Workday Analysts to join their HR Practice community. This role offers flexibility with part-time or full-time options to support various clients in HRIS leadership and projects. Candidates should have 7+ years in HRIS, with expertise in Dayforce or Workday. Responsibilities include leading system configurations and ensuring data integrity. The opportunity provides dynamic work environments and a chance to optimize HR tech solutions for improved employee experiences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HRIS experience in small-to-mid-sized organizations.
• Proven expertise in Dayforce or Workday.
• Strong understanding of HR processes.
• Experience in configuring and maintaining HRIS modules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in HRIS platforms.
• Lead system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows.

Skills

HRIS platform expertise

Data integrity

System strategy

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Project management

Tools

Dayforce

Workday

Job description

Brillect is adding Senior Workday Analysts to our HR Practice community!

These part-time or full-time consulting roles offer the opportunity to support a variety of clients across industries with interim HRIS leadership, special projects, and short/long-term engagements. Please note that these roles are not direct employment with a client and often run anywhere from 3–6 months in length.

We’re looking for experienced HRIS professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy optimizing systems to improve the employee experience. If you’re passionate about data integrity, system strategy, and scalable HR tech solutions, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert in HRIS platforms, with deep expertise in Dayforce or Workday.
• Lead system implementations, upgrades, and integrations across HR functions.
• Configure and maintain system modules including Core HR, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, and Time & Attendance.
• Partner with stakeholders to assess business needs and translate them into system solutions.

Data & Reporting

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across platforms.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics to support HR and business decision-making.
• Conduct audits and troubleshoot data issues proactively.

Process Improvement & Support

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance user experience.
• Provide end-user training and support for HRIS tools and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Payroll, Finance, and IT.

Who You Are

• 7+ years of progressive HRIS experience, ideally in small-to-mid-sized organizations.
• Proven expertise in Dayforce or Workday (required).
• Strong understanding of HR processes and how they translate into system functionality.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for data and technology.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator with strong project management skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple client relationships.

Why Brillect?

Our Vision:

We’re transforming the way our clients and consultants work. By connecting our clients to the experts they need, we improve their outcomes and help them find balance. Our consultants do more of what they love and have the flexibility they want.